A left return stair tread is a stair tread with a wall on the right side of the staircase and the left side is exposed when viewed from the side. Left return stair treads have a mitered return attached to the left side of the stair tread. The Retro style means that this stair tread is designed to be installed over an existing stair
Prefinished and unfinished solid stair treads offer you the ability to install beautiful solid hardwood on each of your steps. Simply open the box, trim the right edge of this stair tread to fit and you're ready to install; no messy stain or polyurethane is needed for prefinished stair treads. Use unfinished treads to apply your own stain and polyurethane on site - some degree of sanding and minor prep-work should be expected.
Wooden treads in a staircase can completely change the look and feel of a home. Most commonly, the choice of stair tread depends on the flooring installed. Whether you are going for a stair tread that matches your flooring or for a complete contrast to your flooring color can depend on your style and design preferences. In traditional installations, the stair treads create a warm and inviting feel to your home.
Every stair tread we sell is made and finished domestically. Granted, it may be less expensive to import stair treads, but we enjoy the quality control and ability to customize each and every order just for you.
Left Return stair treads are a full inch thick on the bullnose and 3/4" thick along the tread body and are 11 1/2" deep. The Left Return style means that this stair tread has one mitered return along the left edge. Remember that "left" is relative but is always determined as you ascend the staircase. Sometimes this style of stair tread can be referred to as a left hand open stair tread or left mitered return stair tread. A quick and easy test is to determine if there is or will be a wall on the right side your new staircase and is or will the left side of the staircase will be visible from the ground level once installed? Do or will your balusters directly intersect your new stair tread? If the answer is "yes", these left return stair treads are for you. If the right end is exposed, you may want to consider a "right mitered return". If both ends are against a wall or kneewall, you need a "closed" or "box" style stair tread. Left return stair treads will typically have balusters that directly intersect the tread as well.
Not only do we offer left return stair treads at the some of the most competitive prices on the internet, we stand behind each and every stair tread with our lifetime structural warranty.
Our solid left return stair treads are guaranteed to never separate between the wood staves and are offered in over 23 different species.
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