What is the standard tread of a stair?
Most stair treads measure between 8 and 10 inches long, with longer treads being used on larger staircases. Nine-inch stair treads are the most common lengths. To determine the length you need, simply measure from the back of the step to the front of the step.
What is the standard rise and tread for stairs?
The 2018 IBC building code for rise and run of stairs is a maximum 7″ rise and minimum 11″ run (tread depth). The OSHA standard for rise and run of stairs is maximum 9.5″ rise and minimum 9.5″ run (tread depth).
Can you put new stair treads over old treads?
Retro-fitting stair treads is the simplest solution for a DIY’er intent on installing hardwood treads over an existing flight of stairs. High-quality prefinished stair treads are made of solid edge-glued wood—not a veneered or engineered material—and can be used to “cap” or reface an existing tread.
What is the maximum tread depth of a stair?
There are also section codes in place for standard stair tread dimensions. The tread depth code for residential stairs should be no less than 10 inches with nosing, no less than 11 inches without nosing, and maximum tread depth variation should also be less than 3/8 of an inch.
Can I put stair treads over existing?
Which goes first tread or riser?
When installing stairs, install the riser first, and then the tread. Start at the bottom of the stairs and work your way up, alternating risers and treads. The back of each tread will sit flush against the riser. Treads and risers fasten with construction adhesive to the subfloor.
How do I make my stair treads deeper?
- Chisel off the nosing of the existing treads so that each tread does not protrude beyond the riser board.
- Measure the existing treads and cut new boards for each tread.
- Spread construction adhesive evenly over the first stair tread.
- Place the new stair tread on the first tread.
- Hammer 2-inch nails into the holes.
Why stairtek stair treads?
We take the stairs. Seriously. The only thing unmatched is our industry-leading expertise. Stairtek is on a mission to ensure that hardwood and laminate stair treads that perfectly complement any hardwood floor finish are easily within reach. You’ll find a vast array of styles and finishes, and tools to make ordering easy.
What is a retread stair tread?
Typically used in remodeling. When measuring a box Retread the length of the tread is determined by the width of your staircase. Tread depth varies depending on the space the staircase is in. If the staircase doesn’t have much space to go from the first floor to the second floor the tread depth will be smaller.
What is the minimum tread depth on a staircase?
Tread depth varies depending on the space the staircase is in. If the staircase doesn’t have much space to go from the first floor to the second floor the tread depth will be smaller. Our standard tread depth is 11.5 inches. The smallest allowable tread depth is typically 10 inches, check your local building codes to confirm.
Why choose stairtek?
Stairtek is on a mission to ensure that hardwood and laminate stair treads that perfectly complement any hardwood floor finish are easily within reach. You’ll find a vast array of styles and finishes, and tools to make ordering easy. Look around and you’ll see how Stairtek takes stairs to the next level.