Our Stair ReCrafting Process

Here's what the process will
look like from your point
of view:

Step 1. When we ReCraft your
stairway, we begin by making a thorough in-home assessment.

Our technician takes accurate
measurements of your treads and risers, and discusses with you exactly what your needs and desires are.

If your staircase is curved or spiral or has "winder" steps where it turns a corner, he also takes complete measurements of the angles. If any of the individual steps are curved or have "bull-noses," a precise template (pattern) is made.

Our technician will also be on the
lookout for any potential glitches - places where the treads or risers may not be level, odd corners, or anything else out of the ordinary. With 25 years of experience in the stair industry, we can handle any problem.

Step 2. You select your favorite
look from six different hardwoods and a multitude of stain colors. Other exotic woods are also available upon request. For the risers, you can either match the wood tone of your treads, or have them painted white.

Step 3. In our woodcrafting facility in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, we custom-build a stair tread and riser to fit each of your steps perfectly.

Each component is beautifully pre-finished for easy maintenance and durability. We'll tell you more about our ReCrafting process on our Ultimate Stair Tread page.

Step 4. Once your components are ready, we install them over your existing stairs.

Here's how it works:

1. The old carpet, padding, and
tack strips are removed.

2. The "nose" of each old tread
(the part that sticks out in front) is carefully cut off to allow for a perfect fit.

3. Starting from the bottom, the new riser is bonded to the front of the first step using a heavy-duty construction adhesive.

4. The first stair tread, custom-
made specifically for this step and which fits perfectly over the top of the riser, is likewise bonded in place.

5. The process is repeated up the stairs.

6. Throughout the installation process, you will always have access to your stairs. There will be no need to disrupt your family's activities.

Step 5. If your staircase has a
landing, we install hardwood flooring on it, custom-made in our shop to match your new treads perfectly.

In just a few hours you will enjoy the rich beauty of your new hardwood staircase. Sounds simple. But of course from our point of view, there's a lot more to it.

To get a behind-the-scenes look
at everything that goes into
creating The Ultimate Stair Tread,
click here.