Mdf is the most affordable stair tread material available.
What is a good thickness for stair treads.
Both factors contribute to the safety and comfort of the people who use the stairs.
The tread size is calculated based on the horizontal distance between the front edge of the top landing and the planned.
Our hardwood thick treads are perfect for open riser staircases to floating stairs.
Stair tread thickness ive built some stairs and 3 4 oak is what i used.
The stair tread is the surface area of each step within the stair assembly.
Stair treads are very essential especially if you have elderly people pets and even kids in the house.
Use mdf if you plan on painting your treads.
Standard tread sizes are usually up to 285mm wide with a thickness of 32 and 42mm.
Ive also went over 2x material used as construction stairs.
We are able to access larger section sizes of naturally seasoned timbers which means we can supply stair treads in thicknesses of 50 60 and 70mm or more.
These will make sure that you walk up and down your stairs in a very safe manner.
To offer extra grip to your stairs you will need the stair treads.
Treads are solid wood construction.
It s manufactured as 1 to 1 1 4 inch thick tread stock with a bullnose on one side.
Engineered wood is also used for stair treads.
Thick stair treads are offered in 1 3 4 to 3 1 2 thickness.