{"product_id":"premium-red-oak-stair-tread-risers","title":"Premium Red Oak Stair Tread Risers","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Oak is one of the most widely used hardwoods in American homes — familiar, warm, and durable. Premium grade takes that reliability and pairs it with a clean, select-quality face: consistent color, minimal knots, and a grain pattern that reads as organized and refined from riser to riser. For a Red Oak staircase where the details are expected to look polished and cohesive, Premium Red Oak Stair Tread Risers are the straightforward choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Role of the Riser\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe riser is the vertical board between each step — the face you see as you approach the staircase and as you move up it. In many homes, risers are painted and effectively invisible. When the riser is milled from premium Red Oak and left as wood, it becomes part of the visual experience of the staircase itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePremium grade means the face of the board is selected for consistency: clean grain, uniform color, and minimal natural variation. In Red Oak, that translates to the species' warm pinkish-brown tones showing up predictably from board to board. The grain is still clearly Red Oak — open and textured — but without the knots or color shifts that lower grades include. The result is a riser that looks intentional and well-crafted across the full staircase run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCoordinating With Premium Red Oak Treads\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese risers are designed to work alongside \u003cstrong\u003ePremium Red Oak Stair Treads\u003c\/strong\u003e (also listed as Clear Red Oak Stair Treads in our tread line). Matching species and grade across both components gives the staircase a visual continuity that's difficult to achieve when treads and risers are sourced separately. The same color range, the same grain character, the same overall quality — from the horizontal surface of each tread to the vertical face of each riser.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer more natural variation in the wood — knots, color shifts, and a less uniform face — our \u003cstrong\u003eCharacter Grade Red Oak Stair Tread Risers\u003c\/strong\u003e offer the same species with more of its natural range on display. If a specific grain orientation matters for your project, our \u003cstrong\u003eRift Sawn\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eQuarter Sawn Red Oak Stair Tread Risers\u003c\/strong\u003e produce distinct grain patterns that premium grade in a standard cut doesn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMatching Existing Red Oak\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed Oak is one of the most common hardwood flooring species in American homes, which makes premium Red Oak risers 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, premium grade risers offer a clean, consistent face that coordinates naturally with select-grade material elsewhere in the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese risers are available in the following sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7¼\", 7½\", and 7¾\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\" to 60\", available in every inch increment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e ¾\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRiser depth corresponds to the rise measurement of your stair system — the vertical distance from one tread surface to the next. Standard residential risers typically fall between 7\" and 7¾\", but your specific stair system may vary. Confirm the rise dimension with your contractor or measure your existing risers before ordering. Length should match the width of your staircase opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustom Options\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. We also offer premium and select grade risers in \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e and clear grade risers in \u003cstrong\u003eWalnut\u003c\/strong\u003e for projects where a different species fits the space better.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AB Hardwoods","offers":[{"title":"36\" \/ 10.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46354217664566,"sku":null,"price":39.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36\" \/ 11.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46354217697334,"sku":null,"price":43.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42\" \/ 10.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46354217730102,"sku":null,"price":45.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42\" \/ 11.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46354217762870,"sku":null,"price":50.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48\" \/ 10.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46354217795638,"sku":null,"price":52.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48\" \/ 11.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46354217828406,"sku":null,"price":57.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"54\" \/ 10.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46354217861174,"sku":null,"price":59.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"54\" \/ 11.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46354217893942,"sku":null,"price":64.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60\" \/ 10.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46354217926710,"sku":null,"price":65.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60\" \/ 11.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46354217959478,"sku":null,"price":71.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/7058\/4118\/files\/premium-red-oak-stair-tread-risers.jpg?v=1779468483","url":"https:\/\/americanbornhardwoods.com\/products\/premium-red-oak-stair-tread-risers","provider":"AB Hardwoods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}