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15 articles tagged with “Hardwood Stairs”
July 2, 2026
What every builder and homeowner should understand before starting a curved staircase project
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September 30, 2024
Red Oak is generally more affordable than White Oak, prompting many to explore finishing techniques to achieve a similar look. At first glance, some Red Oak may resemble White Oak, but they have distinct differences. White Oak features a light brown hue, tighter grain, and greater density, while Red Oak has a red tint and […]
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September 6, 2022
Nosing is required anywhere there is balustrade or newels. Typically, nosing from a flooring company has a shorter overhang and does not have the space for trim under it. Typical floor nosing overhangs 1-1/4”, whereas Designed Stairs nosing overhangs 1-3/4” to allow for trim under the nosing. This includes apron and cove. Designed Stairs provides […]
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January 11, 2022
the difference in a nutshell
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March 11, 2021
Traditional European stair-building methods were transferred to the US along with immigrant craftsmen in the early years of our country’s history. The Great Depression caused the stair-building arts to almost disappear. The resurgence of the two-story home in the 1950’s and 60’s caused stair-builders to spring up in most major metropolitan areas across the country with a […]
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January 20, 2021
The most common confusion - the spiral vs. circular stair
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January 14, 2021
Some things to consider
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January 14, 2021
Traditional European stair-building methods were transferred to the US along with immigrant craftsmen in the early years of our country’ history. The Great Depression caused the stair-building arts to almost disappear. The resurgence of the two-story home in the 1950’s and 60’s caused stair-builders to spring up in most major metropolitan areas across the country […]
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March 4, 2020
Differences, costs, and Pro tips
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February 13, 2020
The vast differences from one region to another
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January 29, 2020
Part 4 of 4 As with styles, components made from wood species that are stocked will always cost less than custom orders. We have noticed a trend over the past eight to ten years to natural or brown toned species such as walnut and white oak. Within the United States, red oak is the most […]
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March 27, 2015
We get many calls where people no longer want carpet on their stairs and want to upgrade to a custom hardwood stair. What most people don’t realize is that stairs are a structural item. Stairs don’t come out easily. Replacing a stair is a real remodeling project and not just a decorating project. A first […]
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November 24, 2012
Curved stairs and rails are complex to design and build, but not to install.
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November 14, 2012
There are several species of hardwoods that have very bold natural color, such as cherry, walnut, and mahogany. Historically these were the most desirable woods, due to their natural beauty and no need to stain or color them. These woods have long demanded premium prices. Other species of hardwoods may have more subtle color, but […]
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December 30, 2011
“I have ugly carpeted stairs, and I want the look of a nice hardwood custom made stair. Should I cover my existing stair with hardwood or replace with new stairs?” First consider how old your existing stairs are. If you have fairly new pine stairs under your carpet, the moisture content in your pine lumber […]
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