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This guide will cover the types of stair handrail brackets available, the steps for installation, and tips for choosing the right bracket style to complement your home’s decor. A well-installed handrail not only provides support but also adds an element of sophistication to your staircase.

Regarding home safety, staircases are often overlooked despite being a common source of accidents. Slippery stairs can pose serious risks, especially for children, elderly family members, and pets. Installing non-slip stair treads is an effective solution to minimize these hazards.

When remodeling your stairs-, choosing the right stair treads, landing treads, and risers is essential for functionality and aesthetics. Stair tread remodeling packages offer a convenient solution, providing all the necessary components in a single bundle.

Installing and maintaining Red Oak stair treads is essential for preserving natural beauty and longevity. Red Oak is a popular choice due to its durability, attractive grain patterns, and rich color, making it a favored option for homeowners and interior designers.

When choosing oak stair treads for your home, deciding between pre-finished and unfinished options is crucial. Both are advantageous, depending on your specific needs and preferences. Pre-finished oak stair treads come ready to install, saving time and effort, while unfinished treads offer the flexibility to customize the finish to match your existing décor.

When choosing materials for your home, particularly for flooring and stair treads, the type of wood you select can significantly impact the aesthetic appeal and durability of your space. Among the various options of wood, the two most popular choices are Red Oak and White.

Thinking about using LVP stair treads to replace your carpeted stairs? Here is why you shouldn’t. We get it, they can be very budget friendly at first. However, in the long run are they that much cheaper than going with solid hardwood treads? Short answer is NO.

Hapwood® by Howell flooring installations must conform to all local building codes. Howell recommends that the installation comply with guidelines below and with the current NWFA Installation Guidelines. Any discrepancies, Howell guidelines supersede.

Hello everyone, welcome back to the third and final phase! Let's get right down to it!

Step one: get materials together:

To start this phase, I first made sure I had all of my materials ready to go: Loctite PLPremium adhesive, finishing nail gun, 16 and 18 guage finishing nals, and of course, our prepped materials as follows: My cut, sanded, stained, and poly'd  treads, nosing's (landing treads) cove moulding, and flooring (tongue and groove flooring). Also my cut, sanded, and painted risers.

Hello again! Welcome to Phase 2 of Installing My Stairs….

While waiting on my treads to cure, I started looking into what I wanted to do with my pre-primed white risers to make them more beautiful and make them stand out. After a lot of poking around at different ideas from the internet I decided to create a “gradient” look, that is, to start with one darker color of paint on the bottom riser and lighten it up each step until the top riser is nearly white. Here's how I did it...