Cherry & Brazilian Cherry
Stair Tread
(Keywords: stair treads, hardwood: American Black Cherry
& Brazilian Cherry stair treads made on site)

Making Stair Treads in Brazilian Cherry was the true test of machining technology. The wood is so dense and really doesn't like to be machined or sanded under any circumstances.. It was one of the key reasons we invested heavily in industrial planning and sanding equipment to create perfectly smooth panels even in the toughest exotic woods like these Brazilian Cherry stair treads.

Of course that density may be one of the reason you are considering using this wood in the first place.... fending off the abuse that life can throw at it.... even the dog.

You'll appreciate the minimal sanding that is required before you apply the final stain and finish of your choice.

In comparison the American Black Cherry is about 30% softer than the traditional oak steps. It sands easily, but also can dent easily, so be prepared for that eventuality.

If you are looking for a particular wood species you don't see here, please ask.. custom woods and custom shaped stair treads, are our specialty.

As in the picture, cherry stair treads can have some degree of variability. We do aim for the majority of the wood to be the richer heart colours, but an occasion band of the lighter sap wood can sneak in. This keeps the overall colour of the treads consistent with the cherry flooring we are seeing in the market today.

We most recently finished a set of cherry stair treads for a customer in Manitoba and their cherry floor had probably 50% light sap wood, thus we included greater colour variation in these cherry treads to create a closer match to the customers cherry hardwood flooring.

It's colour darkens quite quickly with exposure to light.

Below is a panel of Jatoba flooring showing some of the subtle variations in colour.. but do check with your flooring supplier to get a good idea on what colour variation to expect... I know that with the Mirage Brazilian Cherry Flooring, there seems to be a greater colour variation in the solid wood floor than in the engineered product.

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PRODUCT

- Standard Treads
- Finished Ends
   Standard Finished End
   Returned End
   Curved and Returned
   Half Round Starting Step
   Quarter Round Starter

- Stair Tread Moldings
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WOOD SPECIES

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- Birch Stair Treads
- Cherry Stair Treads
- Mahogany Stair Treads
- Maple Stair Treads
- Red Oak Stair Treads

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DIY INFORMATION

- Installing Stair Treads
- Resid. Building Code