Standard Finished End
for Stair Treads that are open on
1 end
Any time you have an open side on your wood stair treads
and the spindles are mounted on the step itself, it is necessay
(at least in my books) to finish the end in some fashion.
Just chopping it off square and letting it overhang certainly
doesn't add anything to a set nice red oak stair treads ...
sooo we offer you a couple of options.
 A
Standard Finished End tread is the most basic, the easiest
to install and the least expensive option. This is what most
flooring stores select for their customers. If the tread is
cut a little too long or a little too short no one will every
know. It just means that the tread will overhang a little
more or a little less relative to the one above or below.
So how do we do it? It's really
pretty simple.
- We make sure the wood is solid underneath on the end that
is going to be exposed.
Often the underside of the tread has defects because it
is not going to show anyways, but in this case we want to
make sure that the first two inches or so are in great shape,
because it will show!
- Then we cut it perfectly square.
- With special machinery we add a completely rounded over
profile across the end grain of the step. This is NOT done
with a file and router as some installers insist of doing.
- Then it gets sanded smooth.
You can have all this done for less than $4.00 per step!
 Historically
a separate piece has been added to the step to create a "mitered
return" this is doable as well, but adds significantly
to the cost of the step, and is more inclined to damage in
both shipping and living.
Here's a general layout of a standard finished end tread.:
B = the overall length of the tread from one side
to the other
C = the standardized depth of the tread. This is usually
10 1/4" or 11 1/4" , based on a rough step measurement
of 9" or 10" plus the 1 1/4" needed for the
front overhang.
Bullnosing is along the front and whichever end you need
(or both). You stand at the bottom of the stairs and look
up.. whatever hand the open side is on is the end you order.
(ie. in the drawing above it is a left hand finished end).
You can fax over
a drawing or email
and we'll get right back to you with pricing. We custom make
these in the sizes, shape and wood that you desire and wholesale
them from our factory.
More Information:
Returned Finished
End
Curved &
Returned Finished End
Half Round
Starter Treads
Quarter
Round Starting Step
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