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What type of wood for stair treads.
The simplest way to finish oak stair treads is with two coats of clear polyurethane which enhances both the grain and the natural reddish to goldish tinge of the wood.
Mdf is the most affordable stair tread material available.
It paints well and is easy to cut.
However solid wood can be expensive because of the required thickness of the stock that is turned into stair treads.
Lightweight and somewhat soft for a hardwood poplar is fine grained in white to yellow brown.
It can be re finished many times.
11 25 in x 48 in unfinished pine stair tread.
It s manufactured as 1 to 1 1 4 inch thick tread stock with a bullnose on one side.
Stronger than oak or maple beech is typically a reddish brown wood that is fairly straight grained.
Economical wood for stair treads.
Solid wood can make excellent stair treads for many reasons.
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Wood stair treads.
Use mdf if you plan on painting your treads.
Solid wood is durable and long lasting.
Read this article to learn about the different types of wood to use for stair treads.
For interior staircases there are a variety of woods available to choose from for your project that will add different aesthetics to.
Retrotread 11 5 in x 42 in unfinished red oak stair tread.
With wood it is important to consider if your project is for the interior or exterior of your home.