{"product_id":"clear-red-oak-stair-treads","title":"Clear Red Oak Stair Treads","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Clear Grade Delivers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Practical Species for a High-Traffic Application\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSizing and Thickness\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese treads are available in the following dimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34\" to 60\", available in every inch increment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\", 10.5\", 11\", 11.5\", 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\" or 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEdge Profiles\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree nosing profiles are available for the front edge of the tread:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquare Edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sharp, 90-degree front edge. Clean and modern, and an interesting contrast against Red Oak's warm, traditional character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEased Edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corners are lightly softened without changing the overall square profile. A practical middle ground that works across most interior styles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBullnose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComparing Your Options in Red Oak\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear 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 \u003cstrong\u003eCharacter Grade Red Oak Stair Treads\u003c\/strong\u003e offer the same species with more of its natural range on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the grain pattern itself is the deciding factor, our \u003cstrong\u003eRift Sawn\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eQuarter Sawn Red Oak Stair Treads\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're also considering other species, we offer clear and select grade stair treads in \u003cstrong\u003eWalnut\u003c\/strong\u003e and a range of grades in \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — each with its own color palette and grain character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustom Sizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your project requires dimensions outside what's listed here, call us at \u003cstrong\u003e1-800-874-5181\u003c\/strong\u003e. We mill our own products and have more flexibility on custom work than most suppliers. 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