Wood Stair Treads

White Oak has earned its place as one of the most requested species for floating staircases — and these Edge Grain Premium White Oak Floating Stair Treads show exactly why. The grain is tight and consistent, the color is a calm, neutral tan with subtle gray undertones, and the overall look is clean without being cold. If your staircase is the focal point of the room, this tread delivers.

What Edge Grain Means

Edge grain refers to how the board is cut from the log. With edge grain construction, the growth rings run more vertically through the face of the board. The result is a tighter, more linear grain pattern that reads as refined and uniform — well-suited to modern, transitional, and Scandinavian-influenced interiors where consistency matters.

Edge grain also tends to be more dimensionally stable than flat-sawn cuts, which is a practical advantage on a staircase where the wood is exposed to foot traffic and seasonal humidity changes.

Premium Grade: What to Expect

The Premium grade means you're getting clear, select-quality White Oak — minimal knots, tight grain, and a clean face. This is the right choice when the staircase is a design feature and the wood needs to look intentional from every angle. If you prefer a tread with more natural character — knots, mineral streaks, and variation — our Edge Grain Rustic White Oak Floating Stair Treads may be a better fit.

Built for Floating Staircases

Floating stair treads are different from traditional treads. Because they're supported from the side — by a stringer, bracket, or structural wall — rather than sitting between two closed risers, the tread itself carries more of the structural load. These treads are available in 1" and 2" thickness to accommodate different stair systems and span requirements.

The exposed edges also matter more on a floating stair. With no riser above or below to frame the tread, every surface is visible. That's why edge profile and return options are part of the ordering process here.

Sizing Options

These treads are available in the following dimensions:

• Lengths: 34" to 60"
• Depths: 10", 10.5", 11", 11.5", 12"
• Thickness: 1" or 2"

If your project requires dimensions outside this range, call us at 1-800-874-5181 to discuss custom options.

Edge Profiles

The front edge of the tread — the nosing — affects both the look and the feel of the finished staircase. We offer three profile options:

• Square Edge: A clean, 90-degree edge with a sharp, modern look. Common in contemporary and minimalist interiors.
• Eased Edge: A slightly softened square edge — the corners are lightly broken to reduce sharpness without changing the overall profile. A practical middle ground.
• Bullnose: A fully rounded front edge. Softer underfoot and a more traditional look.

Comparing Your Options

If White Oak is the right species but you're weighing grade or species, here's a quick reference:

• Edge Grain Rustic White Oak Floating Stair Treads — same species, more natural character with knots and variation
• Edge Grain Premium Walnut Floating Stair Treads — richer, darker tones for a bolder statement
• Edge Grain Premium Red Oak Floating Stair Treads — warm, familiar grain; a strong match for traditional interiors or existing Red Oak flooring

Browse the full Floating Stair Treads collection to compare all available species and grades.

Questions or Custom Needs?

If your project has specific requirements — unusual dimensions, a non-standard configuration, or anything outside what's listed here — we're glad to help. Call us at 1-800-874-5181 and talk through the details with our team. We mill our own products, which gives us more flexibility on custom work than most suppliers.

Walnut has a presence that most hardwoods don't. The color runs deep — rich chocolate brown with streaks of tan, gray, and purple that shift depending on the light. The grain is straight with occasional waves that add movement without chaos. On a floating staircase, where the tread is fully exposed and often the first thing you see when you walk into a room, Walnut makes a statement without trying too hard.

These Edge Grain Premium Walnut Floating Stair Treads are milled from select-quality Black Walnut with a clean, clear face. The Premium grade means you're getting the best of what Walnut offers — consistent color, minimal knots, and a refined appearance that holds up under scrutiny from every angle.

What Sets Walnut Apart on a Floating Stair

Floating stairs put the tread on display in a way that traditional staircases don't. There's no riser above or below to frame it, no closed stringer to hide the sides. The wood is the design element — and Walnut is one of the few domestic species that can carry that weight visually.

The dark, warm tones of Walnut pair naturally with the materials common in floating stair systems: black steel stringers, cable railings, glass panels, and concrete floors. It also works well in warmer interiors where the goal is richness rather than contrast. If your staircase is meant to anchor the room, Walnut is worth serious consideration.

Edge Grain and Why It Matters Here

Edge grain construction means the growth rings run more vertically through the face of the board, producing a tighter, more linear grain pattern. On Walnut, this brings out the depth of the color and keeps the grain organized — the result is a face that looks intentional and refined rather than busy.

There's also a practical side to edge grain. It tends to be more dimensionally stable than flat-sawn lumber, which is a real advantage on a staircase where the wood is exposed to foot traffic and seasonal changes in humidity.

Sizes, Thickness, and Configuration

These treads are available in the following dimensions:

• Lengths: 34" to 60"
• Depths: 10", 10.5", 11", 11.5", 12"
• Thickness: 1" or 2"

On a floating stair, thickness is a structural consideration as much as an aesthetic one. A 2" tread spans an open riser with less flex and a more substantial feel underfoot. A 1" tread works well in systems where the support structure carries more of the load. If you're unsure which is right for your stair system, it's worth confirming with your contractor or builder before ordering.

Edge Profiles

The nosing — the front edge of the tread — is one of the details that shapes how the finished staircase looks and feels. Three profiles are available:

• Square Edge: Sharp 90-degree corners. Clean and modern, and a natural match for the architectural look that floating stairs are known for.
• Eased Edge: The corners are lightly softened. The profile still reads as square, but without the hard edge.
• Bullnose: A fully rounded front edge. Softer underfoot and a more traditional silhouette.

Premium vs. Rustic — Choosing the Right Grade

The Premium grade is the right choice when you want Walnut at its most refined — clear faces, consistent color, and minimal natural variation. If you're drawn to Walnut but prefer more character in the wood — knots, color shifts, and a more natural feel — our Edge Grain Rustic Walnut Floating Stair Treads offer the same species and construction with a Rustic grade face.

If you're still deciding on species, our Edge Grain Premium White Oak and Edge Grain Premium Red Oak floating stair treads are worth comparing. White Oak is cooler and more neutral; Red Oak is warmer and more traditional. Walnut sits in its own category — darker, richer, and more distinctive than either.

Need Something Custom?

If your project calls for dimensions or configurations outside what's listed here, we mill our own products and have more flexibility on custom work than most suppliers. Call us at 1-800-874-5181 and we'll work through the details with you.

Red Oak has been a staple of American homes for generations. It's hard, it mills cleanly, and it has a warm, open grain that's immediately recognizable. For a floating staircase, that familiarity is an asset — especially when the goal is a staircase that feels like it belongs in the home rather than one that competes with it.

These Edge Grain Premium Red Oak Floating Stair Treads are milled from select-quality Red Oak with a clean, consistent face. The Premium grade means you're getting the clearest boards the species has to offer — uniform color, minimal knots, and a grain pattern that's organized and refined without losing the warmth that makes Red Oak what it is.

The Case for Red Oak on a Floating Stair

Red Oak's grain is more open and pronounced than White Oak or Walnut. That visible texture gives the tread a sense of depth and warmth that tighter-grained species don't always deliver. In the right interior — traditional, craftsman, transitional, or any space that leans warm — Red Oak floating stair treads feel like a natural extension of the home rather than a design statement layered on top of it.

Red Oak is also one of the most common hardwood flooring species in American homes. If your project involves matching or complementing existing Red Oak floors, millwork, or cabinetry, these treads make that coordination straightforward.

Edge Grain Construction

Edge grain means the board is cut so the growth rings run more vertically through the face. On Red Oak, this tightens the grain pattern compared to flat-sawn lumber — the characteristic open grain is still present, but it reads as more linear and controlled. The result is a face that looks intentional and well-crafted.

There's a practical benefit too. Edge grain construction tends to be more dimensionally stable than flat-sawn cuts, which helps the tread hold its shape through seasonal changes in humidity and temperature. On a staircase that gets daily use, that stability matters.

Dimensions

These treads are available in the following sizes:

• Lengths: 34" to 60"
• Depths: 10", 10.5", 11", 11.5", 12"
• Thickness: 1" or 2"

Thickness deserves careful thought on a floating stair. Because the tread spans an open riser with no support underneath, a thicker board reduces flex and feels more solid underfoot. The right choice depends on your specific stair system and the span of the opening — when in doubt, confirm with your contractor or builder before placing your order.

Edge Profiles

The front edge of the tread — the nosing — shapes how the staircase looks and feels from the moment you approach it. Three profiles are available:

• Square Edge: A sharp, 90-degree front edge. Clean and modern. On Red Oak's warm grain, a square edge creates an interesting contrast between the traditional character of the wood and the precision of the profile.
• Eased Edge: The corners are lightly broken — still reads as square, but softer to the touch and slightly less severe visually.
• Bullnose: A fully rounded front edge. The most traditional of the three profiles, and a natural fit for craftsman and classic interiors where Red Oak is already at home.

Choosing Between Premium and Rustic

The Premium grade is the right choice when consistency matters — when you want each tread to look clean and uniform across the full staircase run. If you're drawn to Red Oak but prefer more natural character in the wood, our Edge Grain Rustic Red Oak Floating Stair Treads offer the same species and construction with a Rustic grade face that includes more knots and color variation.

If you're still weighing species, our floating stair treads are also available in White Oak and Walnut in both Premium and Rustic grades. White Oak runs cooler and more neutral; Walnut is darker and more dramatic. Red Oak is the warm middle ground — approachable, versatile, and well-suited to a wide range of homes.

Custom Sizing

If your stair system requires dimensions outside what's listed here, we can help. We mill our own products, which gives us more flexibility on custom work than most suppliers. Call us at 1-800-874-5181 with your project details and we'll work through the options with you.

Walnut is one of those species that doesn't need much help. The color is rich and complex — deep chocolate brown with undertones of purple, gray, and tan that shift depending on the light and the cut. The grain has a natural elegance to it. On a staircase, Walnut commands attention without demanding it.

Clear Walnut Stair Treads take that species and pair it with the cleanest face the wood has to offer. No knots, minimal variation, consistent color from tread to tread. The result is a staircase that looks considered and refined — Walnut at its most intentional.

What "Clear" Grade Means

Clear grade — sometimes called select or FAS (Firsts and Seconds) in hardwood grading — refers to boards selected for a clean, clear face with no knots and minimal natural variation. It's the highest standard grade in hardwood lumber, and it's chosen specifically when consistency and uniformity matter.

For a staircase, clear grade is the right choice when the design calls for a refined, cohesive look across the full run of treads. Each tread will closely match the next in color and grain pattern, which creates a sense of visual continuity that lower grades can't reliably deliver.

Walnut on a Staircase

Walnut is moderately hard — softer than White Oak or Red Oak on the Janka scale, but well within the range of species used successfully in high-traffic flooring and stair applications. It mills cleanly, holds detail well, and has a natural luster that becomes more pronounced over time.

The color is what most customers respond to first. Walnut's dark, warm tones create a strong visual anchor in a room — particularly effective in spaces with light walls, concrete or light-colored floors, or metal hardware. On a floating or open-riser staircase, where the tread is fully exposed, clear Walnut makes a particularly strong impression. On a traditional closed staircase, it adds depth and warmth that lighter species don't deliver in the same way.

One thing worth knowing: Walnut's heartwood is the dark brown color most people associate with the species. The sapwood — the outer layer of the log — is a pale cream color. Clear grade Walnut is selected to minimize sapwood on the face, keeping the color consistent and dark. If you're drawn to the contrast between heartwood and sapwood, our Character Grade Walnut Stair Treads include more of that natural variation.

Sizing and Thickness

These treads are available in the following dimensions:

• Lengths: 34" to 60", available in every inch increment
• Depths: 10", 10.5", 11", 11.5", 12"
• Thickness: 1" or 2"

A 1" tread is standard for most traditional stair systems. A 2" tread adds visual weight and a more substantial profile — a common choice when the staircase is a focal point and the design calls for something that feels solid and architectural. If you're replacing existing treads, measure the current thickness before ordering.

Edge Profiles

The nosing profile shapes how the front edge of the tread looks and feels. Three options are available:

• Square Edge: A sharp, 90-degree front edge. On clear Walnut, the square edge reinforces the refined, architectural quality of the grade — clean material, clean lines.
• Eased Edge: Corners are lightly softened without changing the overall square profile. A practical middle ground that works in most settings.
• Bullnose: A fully rounded front edge. Less common with clear grade material, but available for projects where a softer nosing profile is preferred.

Comparing Your Options

If Walnut is the right species but you're weighing grade, the decision comes down to how much natural variation you want across the staircase. Clear grade delivers consistency. Character grade introduces more of Walnut's natural range — color shifts, grain movement, and the occasional knot. Both are valid choices; it depends on the look you're after.

If you're still deciding on species, our Walnut Stair Treads collection sits alongside White Oak and Red Oak options. White Oak is cooler and more neutral; Red Oak is warmer and more traditional. Walnut is in its own category — darker, richer, and more distinctive than either.

Custom Sizing

If your project requires dimensions outside what's listed here, call us at 1-800-874-5181. We mill our own products and have more flexibility on custom work than most suppliers. We're glad to help you find the right fit for your staircase.

Red Oak is one of the most familiar hardwoods in American homes — warm, durable, and widely used in flooring, millwork, and stair systems across the country. Clear grade takes that familiar species and presents it at its most consistent: a clean face, uniform color, and a grain pattern that reads as organized and refined from tread to tread.

For homeowners and contractors who want the warmth of Red Oak without the variation that comes with character or rustic grades, Clear Red Oak Stair Treads are the straightforward choice.

What Clear Grade Delivers

Clear grade — also referred to as select or FAS grade in hardwood grading — means the face of the board is selected for a clean, knot-free appearance with consistent color and grain. It's the grade you choose when uniformity matters: when each tread needs to closely match the next, and when the staircase is expected to look polished and intentional across the full run.

In Red Oak, clear grade brings out the species' warm pinkish-brown tones and open grain pattern in their most organized form. The grain is still clearly Red Oak — pronounced and textured — but without the knots, color shifts, or variation that lower grades include. The result is a tread that looks consistent and well-crafted without sacrificing the warmth that makes Red Oak a go-to species for residential staircases.

A Practical Species for a High-Traffic Application

Red Oak is a hard, dense domestic hardwood that performs well on staircases. It holds up under daily foot traffic, mills cleanly, and has a long track record in residential applications across the country. Its open grain structure gives it a natural texture that's visible and tactile — a quality that some homeowners specifically look for in a wood stair tread.

Red Oak is also one of the most common hardwood flooring species in American homes, which makes clear grade Red Oak stair treads a practical choice for remodels and replacement projects where matching existing wood is a priority. If your home already has Red Oak floors or millwork, these treads offer a straightforward path to a cohesive staircase.

Sizing and Thickness

These treads are available in the following dimensions:

• Lengths: 34" to 60", available in every inch increment
• Depths: 10", 10.5", 11", 11.5", 12"
• Thickness: 1" or 2"

A 1" tread is standard for most traditional stair systems where the tread rests on a closed riser. A 2" tread adds visual weight and a more substantial feel — a common choice when the staircase is a design feature or when the system calls for additional rigidity. If you're replacing existing treads, measure the current thickness before ordering to make sure the fit is right.

Edge Profiles

Three nosing profiles are available for the front edge of the tread:

• Square Edge: A sharp, 90-degree front edge. Clean and modern, and an interesting contrast against Red Oak's warm, traditional character.
• Eased Edge: Corners are lightly softened without changing the overall square profile. A practical middle ground that works across most interior styles.
• Bullnose: A fully rounded front edge. The most traditional profile, and a natural fit for craftsman, colonial, and classic interiors where Red Oak has long been at home.

Comparing Your Options in Red Oak

Clear grade is the right choice when consistency is the priority. If you're drawn to Red Oak but want more natural variation — knots, color shifts, and a less uniform face — our Character Grade Red Oak Stair Treads offer the same species with more of its natural range on display.

If the grain pattern itself is the deciding factor, our Rift Sawn and Quarter Sawn Red Oak Stair Treads offer specific cuts that produce distinctive grain orientations regardless of grade. Rift sawn gives you tight, linear grain with no cathedral pattern. Quarter sawn adds a subtle ray figure that flat-sawn boards don't produce.

If you're also considering other species, we offer clear and select grade stair treads in Walnut and a range of grades in White Oak — each with its own color palette and grain character.

Custom Sizing

If your project requires dimensions outside what's listed here, call us at 1-800-874-5181. We mill our own products and have more flexibility on custom work than most suppliers. We're glad to help you find the right fit for your staircase.

There's a version of White Oak that's been selected, sorted, and graded for uniformity. And then there's this — White Oak chosen for everything the select grades leave behind. Knots, color variation, grain movement, mineral streaks. The details that remind you the material started as a living tree.

Character Grade White Oak Stair Treads are for projects where that natural expressiveness is the goal. Not a fallback from a cleaner grade — a deliberate choice.

What Character Grade Means

In hardwood grading, "character grade" refers to boards that include more of the natural features found throughout a log: knots of varying sizes, color shifts between heartwood and sapwood, grain irregularities, and other marks that select-grade sorting would exclude. The wood is still structurally sound — the character features are aesthetic, not structural concerns.

What you get is a tread with genuine visual depth. Each board is different. The staircase won't look like it came off an assembly line, because it didn't. For homeowners and designers who want a staircase that feels handcrafted and rooted in the material, character grade delivers that in a way that uniform grades simply can't.

White Oak as the Foundation

The species underneath the grade still matters. White Oak is a hard, dense domestic hardwood with a neutral color palette — pale tan to light brown with cool gray undertones — and a tight cellular structure that makes it more resistant to moisture movement than many other domestic species. Those qualities don't change with the grade. Character Grade White Oak is still White Oak: durable, stable, and versatile enough to work across a wide range of interior styles.

In fact, the neutral base color of White Oak makes character features easier to appreciate. The knots and variation stand out clearly against the pale ground, rather than getting lost in a darker or more complex background.

Where This Tread Fits

Character Grade White Oak works particularly well in spaces that lean toward warmth, texture, and authenticity — farmhouse and cottage interiors, mountain homes, craftsman renovations, and any project where the design intent is to feel connected to natural materials rather than polished away from them.

It's also a practical choice for remodels where the staircase is being updated but the surrounding space already has character — worn floors, exposed beams, reclaimed elements. A uniform, select-grade tread can look out of place in that context. A character grade tread fits right in.

Comparing Grades Within the Collection

The White Oak Stair Treads collection includes several grades and cuts, each with a different visual result. Premium White Oak Stair Treads offer a clean, select-grade face with minimal variation — the right choice when consistency across the full staircase run is the priority. Rustic White Oak Stair Treads push further into natural character, with more pronounced variation than character grade. Character grade sits between them: more natural than premium, more refined than rustic.

If the grain pattern itself is the deciding factor, Rift Sawn and Quarter Sawn White Oak Stair Treads offer specific cuts that produce distinctive grain orientations regardless of grade.

Dimensions and Options

These treads are available in the following sizes:

• Lengths: 34" to 60", available in every inch increment
• Depths: 10", 10.5", 11", 11.5", 12"
• Thickness: 1" or 2"

A 1" tread is standard for most traditional stair systems. A 2" tread adds visual weight and rigidity — worth considering when the staircase is a focal point or when the design calls for a more substantial profile. If you're replacing existing treads, measure the current thickness before ordering.

Edge Profiles

Three nosing profiles are available for the front edge of the tread:

• Square Edge: Sharp, 90-degree corners. The contrast between a precise edge and the natural variation of character grade wood can be striking.
• Eased Edge: Corners are lightly softened — still reads as square, but with less severity.
• Bullnose: A fully rounded front edge. A natural fit for craftsman and traditional interiors where character grade White Oak tends to feel most at home.

Custom Sizing and Other Options

If your project requires dimensions outside what's listed here, call us at 1-800-874-5181. We mill our own products and have more flexibility on custom work than most suppliers. We're glad to help you find the right fit.

If you're also sourcing treads in other species, we offer character grade stair treads in Walnut and Red Oak as well — each with its own color range and grain personality.

Walnut is already one of the most visually complex domestic hardwoods. The heartwood runs deep brown with streaks of purple, gray, and tan. The grain shifts and moves in ways that flat photography rarely captures. Character grade takes that complexity and turns it up — introducing the full tonal range of the species, including the pale cream sapwood that clear grade sorts away, along with knots, figure, and color variation that make each tread genuinely distinct.

The result is a staircase that looks like it was built from real wood, in the fullest sense of that phrase.

What Character Grade Adds to Walnut

In clear grade Walnut, the face is selected for consistency — dark heartwood, minimal variation, uniform color from tread to tread. Character grade relaxes that selection. You'll see more of the natural range that exists within a single Walnut log: the contrast between dark heartwood and lighter sapwood, knots that are tight and sound, grain that moves more freely, and color shifts that vary from board to board.

For some customers, the heartwood-sapwood contrast in character grade Walnut is the specific reason they choose it. The pale cream sapwood against the deep brown heartwood creates a natural two-tone effect that's unique to the species — something you can't replicate with stain or finish. It's a look that suits spaces where the wood is meant to be noticed and appreciated rather than simply present.

Where This Tread Works Well

Character grade Walnut stair treads are a strong fit for interiors that lean toward warmth, texture, and natural materials. Spaces with exposed wood elements, stone, leather, or other organic materials tend to complement the variation in character grade Walnut rather than compete with it.

They also work well in contemporary spaces where the design intent is to introduce contrast — a staircase with visible grain movement and tonal variation against clean, minimal surroundings. The dark base color of Walnut makes it a natural anchor in light-colored interiors.

If you want Walnut's color and presence but prefer a more uniform face, our Clear Walnut Stair Treads offer the same species with a select-grade face and consistent color across the full staircase run.

Sizing and Thickness

These treads are available in the following dimensions:

• Lengths: 34" to 60", available in every inch increment
• Depths: 10", 10.5", 11", 11.5", 12"
• Thickness: 1" or 2"

A 1" tread fits most traditional stair systems. A 2" tread adds visual weight and a more substantial feel underfoot — worth considering when the staircase is a focal point in the home. If you're replacing existing treads, measure the current thickness before ordering to confirm the fit.

Edge Profiles

Three nosing profiles are available for the front edge of the tread:

• Square Edge: Sharp, 90-degree corners. The precision of a square edge creates an interesting tension with the organic variation of character grade Walnut — a detail that works particularly well in modern and transitional interiors.
• Eased Edge: Corners are lightly softened. Still reads as square, but with less severity underfoot.
• Bullnose: A fully rounded front edge. A softer, more traditional profile that suits spaces where the warmth of character grade Walnut is the dominant design note.

Planning for Variation

Because character grade includes more natural features, the treads in a full staircase run will vary from one to the next. The degree of sapwood, the placement of knots, and the color range will differ board to board. For most customers ordering character grade, that variation is the point. If you're ordering a full run and want to talk through what to expect, we're happy to help before you place your order.

Custom Options and Other Species

If your project requires dimensions outside what's listed here, call us at 1-800-874-5181. We mill our own products and have more flexibility on custom work than most suppliers.

If you're also sourcing treads in other species, we offer character grade stair treads in White Oak and Red Oak — each with its own color range and grain personality, and each available in multiple grades and cuts to fit a range of project needs.

Red Oak already has more personality than most domestic hardwoods. The grain is open and pronounced, the color runs warm, and the pores catch light in a way that gives the wood a natural texture you can see from across the room. In character grade, all of that is amplified — more knots, more color variation, more of the grain movement that makes Red Oak feel alive rather than manufactured.

For a staircase that's meant to feel warm, genuine, and full of character, this is a tread worth considering.

Character Grade in Red Oak

Hardwood grading sorts boards by how much natural variation they contain. Clear and select grades are chosen for uniformity — consistent color, minimal knots, predictable grain. Character grade takes a different approach: boards are selected to include the natural features that higher grades exclude.

In Red Oak, that means you'll see knots of varying sizes, color shifts across the face of the board, grain that moves and changes direction, and the kind of variation between treads that makes a staircase look handcrafted rather than assembled. The wood is structurally sound — these are aesthetic features, not defects — but they do mean that no two treads will look exactly alike.

Why Red Oak Works Well in Character Grade

Red Oak's open grain structure and warm color palette make it particularly well-suited to character grade. The pronounced grain pattern that's already present in the species becomes even more expressive when the board isn't selected for uniformity. Knots sit naturally within the grain rather than looking out of place. Color variation — the shifts between lighter and darker areas across the face — adds depth without feeling chaotic.

The result is a tread that reads as genuinely natural. For homeowners who want a staircase that feels connected to the material rather than polished away from it, character grade Red Oak delivers that in a way that select grades can't.

Where This Tread Fits

Character grade Red Oak stair treads are a natural fit for traditional, craftsman, farmhouse, and cottage interiors where warmth and texture are part of the design language. They also work well in spaces that already have character — older homes with worn floors, exposed beams, or reclaimed elements where a uniform, select-grade tread would look out of place.

If you want Red Oak with a cleaner, more consistent face, our Clear Red Oak Stair Treads offer the same species with a select-grade face and more uniform color across the staircase run. If you're drawn to a specific grain orientation — the tight linear pattern of rift sawn or the distinctive fleck of quarter sawn — our Rift Sawn Red Oak and Quarter Sawn Red Oak Stair Treads are worth exploring.

Dimensions and Thickness

These treads are available in the following sizes:

• Lengths: 34" to 60", available in every inch increment
• Depths: 10", 10.5", 11", 11.5", 12"
• Thickness: 1" or 2"

A 1" tread is standard for most traditional stair systems. A 2" tread adds visual weight and a more substantial feel — a common choice when the staircase is a focal point or when the design calls for a more architectural profile. If you're replacing existing treads, measure the current thickness before ordering.

Edge Profiles

Three nosing profiles are available:

• Square Edge: Sharp, 90-degree corners. The contrast between a precise edge and the natural variation of character grade Red Oak can be a strong design detail, particularly in spaces that mix rustic and modern elements.
• Eased Edge: Corners are lightly softened without changing the overall square profile. A practical middle ground that works across most interior styles.
• Bullnose: A fully rounded front edge. The most traditional profile, and a natural match for craftsman and classic interiors where character grade Red Oak tends to feel most at home.

A Note on Variation Across a Full Run

Because character grade includes more natural features, the treads in a full staircase run will vary from one to the next. Knot placement, color, and grain movement will differ board to board. For most customers ordering character grade, that variation is the appeal. If you're ordering a full run and want to talk through what to expect, we're glad to help before you place your order.

Custom Options

If your project requires dimensions outside what's listed here, call us at 1-800-874-5181. We mill our own products and have more flexibility on custom work than most suppliers. We also offer character grade stair treads in White Oak and Walnut for projects where a different species fits the space better.