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I don't know if this helps, but would you consider either a stair nosing or some type of anti-slip protector to put on top of the tread to serve this purpose? I got searching for these products a while back, but I haven't started on this project yet. I have an open staircase (exposed underneath and no risers) that is wrapped in carpet today. I want to remove the existing carpet and wrap the treads in walnut with mitered edges. Since these will be beefy treads (3-4" thick after being wrapped) with a vulnerable miter exposed where one might step, I have been looking at products like these:BuckeyeDennis wrote:Wow, that’s a DRAMATIC improvement over the old stairs!
Will you install a carpet runner? If not, what kind of wood finish are you planning?
I need to build some new steps myself, for the house entry door from my garage. I like the idea of hardwood, but don’t want to have to refinish them very often. So I’m looking for some scuff-resistant tread surface ideas.
Paul,masonsailor2 wrote:Really nice job ! I really like the contrasting woods. You will definitely need to add something for traction. Smooth finished wood treads are treacherous in socks for instance. We learned that the hard way years ago. It’s painful putting fasteners in your beautiful treads though. From an esthetic and safety point of view I prefer the carpet runner. They make carpet rods to hold the runner in place which reduces the amount of staples into the treads and look great. You can also make your own carpet rod brackets out of wood and just buy the rod which is way cheaper and easy to do on the SS. Making your own brackets adds a really custom look to it.
Paul