Hardwood STAIRS installation in WAXHAW
We specialize in Hardwood stairs installation and wood staircase remodeling.
Hardwood Stairs Installation and Remodeling
Hardwood flooring adds value to a home. The same goes for having hardwood stairs. Hardwoods are durable and long-lasting. They are suitable for those with allergies and asthma. Their timeless good looks never go out of style. However, they aren’t impenetrable to wear and tear. Especially in high-traffic areas, like on stairways, treads and can get worn and scratched. When your staircase has faded or shows signs of use, they should be refinished. Zack Hardwood Flooring specializes in hardwood stairs installation in Waxhaw, NC and surrounding areas. Contact us today to get y0ur stairs done right.
HARDWOOD STAIRS INSTALLATION and REMODELING in Waxhaw, NC
You can count on us to get your wood stairs done professionally
Benefits of remodeling hardwood staircases
Firstly, it offers guests a great first impression of your home. Since typically the staircase is part of the front entryway, a gleaming staircase will welcome your guests.
Secondly, when you remodel your stairs, you can update the stain of the treads, as well as the banister. While hardwoods are timeless, different stain preferences do tend to reflect current trends. When you remodel your stairs, you can “update” the look of them with a current stain. Additionally, keeping your hardwoods looking good retains the value of your home.
What involved in hardwood stairs remodeling
If you are planning to remodel your old stairs or install new stairs in your Waxhaw home, you will need some key components to do the same. Stairs have a few key pieces to the installation process. These are treads, risers, stair noses. Treads are the horizontal steps that show the biggest area on your stairs. Risers are the vertical backings to your steps.
- Stair treads
For steps, the most common material used is treads. A tread is a full plank of wood with a rounded edge on the front. When considering treads, also consider if your stairs are open or enclosed. Open staircases require a tread with return. The tread with return means there is are rounded edges on the side as well as the front.
- Stair risers
Risers are similar in construction to treads however these are installed on the vertical section of your stairs. There is a trend which involves using mismatched treads and risers.
- Stair nose
This is technically a transition molding; however, it is also a critical piece which goes into most stair projects. When you install hardwood flooring and wish to transition downstairs the last plank which is rounded is called a stair nose. This curved molding also known as bullnose is basically a narrower tread with a groove on the end.
Hardwood flooring is an excellent choice for both commercial and residential spaces. Apart from complementing almost every interior design appearance, it is also quite durable. As an improvement project for your office or home, you will want to guarantee a clean and beautiful installation that will last for years. Although it might sound easy, the installation of hardwood flooring is easier said than done and requires a particular level of knowledge and experience. As such, hiring a professional installer after you decide to invest in this type of flooring is important.
Process of installation
When it comes to making important decisions about the installation of your new wood flooring NYC, professional installers can draw on their training and years of experience. A high level of expertise will come in handy when deciding how to secure the floor. The decision on whether to nail, staple, glue with adhesive, or float depends on several factors, all of which professionals can evaluate better than you. Professional installers know the best nail or staple size to use as well as the best trowel when using adhesive. You should, therefore, trust your investment to the experts since they will have an appropriate solution to every related issue. To help you understand the importance of hiring a professional, below are additional benefits.
- Acclimation of the new wood
Your professional installer will acclimate the new hardwood flooring to your home, a process that involves exposing the wood to air. Acclimation allows the wood to expand and contract while adjusting to the new environment, which is necessary before installation. - Preparation of the area
Professional installers will always explain how you should prepare for the installation, a process that often involves ensuring your home is climate controlled with a humidity level of 45%-65% and moving your furniture from every installation area. - Creating room for your new floor
Your old floor has to make room for the new one, and this might involve the temporary removal of baseboards and moldings. Professional installers will provide advice on which option between removing and replacing your old floor and installing directly over it would benefit your interests best. If removal and replacement is the best choice, they will help you decide the best time to remove the flooring as well as its disposal. In addition, proper carpet removal necessitates taking specific measures. For instance, you will need to remove the staples while leaving the tacks in place. - Subfloor
Once the removal of your old flooring is complete, professional installers will either prepare the existing subfloor or install a new one to take the new hardwood. - Door clearance
Professional installers will also evaluate every affected door for clearance over your new floor. Some doors might require temporary removal or shaving to clear the new hardwood floor. - Clean up
Once the new wood floor is in place, professional installers always collect and remove all the waste before cleaning the installation area.
