Staircase Anatomy - Over The Post Rail Systems
Click a component name to the right to learn more about it and highlight it on the drawing
1
2
3
4
5
6
1- Starting Step
Starting steps, as the name implies, are typically only used in the first or first two steps of a staircase. They may have one rounded or semi-circle edge: "Single Turnout"; or they may have a semi-circle on both sides: "Double Turnout". A double turnout starter step is pictured.
Search for Starting Steps
2- Stair Bracket
Stair Brackets are used on the side of a staircase in place of skirtboard. The are purely decorative pieces and may be used to hide the edges of drywall or an existing stair tread if using our Replacement Stair Treads.
Contact Us for Stair Brackets
3- Right Return Stair Treads
Stair Treads with the "Right End" exposed. Remember, right and left are always determined as you walk up the staircase.
Search for Right Return Stair Treads
4- Left Return Stair Treads
Left Return stair treads have a wall on the right side and is open on the left side. The front leading edge and the left edge of this stair tread can be viewed once installed.
Search for Left Return Stair Treads
5- Skirt or Skirtboard
Skirtboard is typically a 3/4" thick by 10 3/4" high board or S4S with one clean face that can be used along the edge of a staircase to provide a pleasing outline. We can manufacture prefinished skirtboard and apron in many different sizes and thicknesses
Contact Us for Skirtboard
6- Landing Tread
Landing tread, or nosing, is used to terminate hardwood flooring at the tops of staircases. Carpet can be tucked to it or 3/4" hardwood flooring can be installed against it for a perfect transition from the flooring to the staircase.
Search for Landing Tread
Log In