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Why Our Stair Treads Are Different
CUSTOM STAIR TREAD FABRICATION
Why Our Stair Treads Are Different
Different flooring materials require different fabrication methods.
We fabricate each stair tread according to the characteristics of the flooring selected for the project. Luxury vinyl plank is formed using controlled diffused heat, while laminate and other non-bendable materials are precision cut, bonded, and professionally finished.
Each method is designed to protect the appearance of the flooring while producing a completed one-piece stair tread that arrives ready to template, trim, and install.
Built From the Flooring Selected for Your Project
Our stair treads are fabricated from actual flooring—not a decorative cover, printed film, or generic surface intended to approximate its appearance.
Using the selected flooring helps the completed stair components coordinate naturally with the color, grain, texture, and factory finish used throughout the project.
Available for many:
- Luxury vinyl plank floors
- Laminate flooring products
- Engineered hardwood floors
- Rigid and specialty flooring materials
FOR LUXURY VINYL PLANK
Controlled Diffused Heat Forming
Luxury vinyl plank can be formed, but how the heat is applied matters. A heat gun or other concentrated heat source creates a narrow, high-temperature area that can increase the risk of flattened embossing, inconsistent shaping, or unnecessary thermal stress within the plank.
Our process distributes controlled heat more evenly through the area being formed. This allows the flooring to shape gradually while helping preserve the factory texture and surface character.
- More even heat distribution
- Factory texture and embossing preserved
- Clean and consistent nosing profile
- Completed one-piece stair tread
FOR LAMINATE & OTHER NON-BENDABLE MATERIALS
Precision-Cut and Professionally Finished
Laminate and many rigid flooring products are not heat formed. Instead, the flooring is precisely cut and fabricated to create the required stair tread profile.
The components are securely bonded together, edges are carefully eased, and visible joints are finished with color-matched epoxy to coordinate with the flooring.
- Precision-cut miter construction
- Components securely bonded together
- Exposed edges carefully eased
- Visible joints finished with color-matched epoxy
THE FINISHED RESULT
Different Methods. The Same One-Piece Goal.
Regardless of flooring type, the tread and stair nose are fabricated into a completed piece before shipment. The installer templates the stair, trims the tread to its final fit, applies the recommended adhesive, and installs it without assembling separate tread and nosing pieces on the staircase.
Fabricated before shipment
The tread arrives with the selected square or round profile already constructed.
Ready for final fitting
Template, trim, apply adhesive, and install the completed tread.
Built for the staircase
Specialty components can be included when required by the project.
Available specialty fabrication includes open-end returns, starter steps, landing pieces, lap-joint transitions, plank sections, and other custom configurations.
Reviewed With Real Construction Experience
Every project is reviewed by a team with hands-on construction and remodeling experience. Brian brings approximately 30 years of experience evaluating stair conditions, open sides, landings, transitions, and unusual configurations.
Customers can send measurements and staircase photos for review so potential fabrication or installation concerns can be identified before the order is built.
Ready to See What Is Possible With Your Flooring?
Send us the flooring brand and color, stair measurements, ZIP code, and a few photos of the staircase. We will review the project and recommend the appropriate fabrication method.
Not sure which option you need? We can review your staircase photos before you order.