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Wilder, TN 38589 1-866-258-9068 Send us an Email - [Terms & Conditions](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/terms-conditions/) - Terms of Use This website is operated by Blackford & Sons Woodworking. All inquiries may be directed to: Blackford & Sons Woodworking Customer Service Department 8330 Wilder Hwy Wilder, TN 38589 1-866-258-9068 Your use of this Website is governed by these terms and conditions. Please take a few minutes to review these terms and conditions. - [Shop Stair Parts](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/shop-stair-parts/) - [Sample Page](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger ## Products - [Hickory Hardwood Stair Tread with Return](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/hickory-hardwood-stair-tread-with-return/) - Hickory is a very eye-catching hardwood, due to its dramatic grain. The heartwood of a slow growth Hickory tree has a rich brownish color tone that is boldly accented mixed with the lighter tones of the sapwood.The first strictly American hardwood species, Hickory is the hardest, heaviest, and strongest American wood. Its natural color is white to a reddish brown with fine brown lines. It stains and finishes well. To determine whether you need a right hand return or a left hand return; stand at the bottom of the stairway - looking up, If the right side is exposed you need a right hand return tread. If the left side is exposed then you need a left hand return tread. Note: Double Return stair treads are supplied with one return installed to allow for installation variance. - [Hickory Hardwood Stair Tread](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/hickory-hardwood-stair-treads/) - Hickory is a very eye-catching hardwood, due to its dramatic grain. The heartwood of a slow growth Hickory tree has a rich brownish color tone that is boldly accented mixed with the lighter tones of the sapwood.The first strictly American hardwood species, Hickory is the hardest, heaviest, and strongest American wood. Its natural color is white to a reddish brown with fine brown lines. It stains and finishes well. - [Hickory Stair Riser](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/hickory-stair-riser/) - Stair Risers are installed under the stair treads and can be stained or painted (for paint-grade risers, Poplar is best). Our premium Stair risers are 3/4" thick, 7-1/4" high, and available in 36", 42", 48", 54", 60", and 72" lengths. Special order sizes are available by request. Risers are constructed either edge-glued or solid width. - [Brazilian Cherry Stair Riser](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/brazilian-cherry-stair-riser/) - Stair Risers are installed under the stair treads and can be stained or painted (for paint-grade risers, Poplar is best). Our premium Stair risers are 3/4" thick, 7-1/4" high, and available in 36", 42", 48", 54", 60", and 72" lengths. Special order sizes are available by request. Risers are constructed either edge-glued or solid width. - [Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Stair Tread with Return](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/brazilian-cherry-hardwood-stair-tread-with-return/) - Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba) wood is often used in flooring and is ideal for stair treads. Jatoba grows to an average height of 120 feet with diameters of 2-4 feet. It grows in most of the South American islands as well as Mexico, Brazil and Peru. To determine whether you need a right hand return or a left hand return; stand at the bottom of the stairway - looking up, If the right side is exposed you need a right hand return tread. If the left side is exposed then you need a left hand return tread. Note: Double Return stair treads are supplied with one return installed to allow for installation variance. - [Brazilian Cherry Stair Tread](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/bullnose-brazilian-cherry-hardwood-stair-treads/) - Brazilian Cherry is an attractive burgundy, deep red, or orange tone, and some of it can even have dark black stripes highlighting a strong visible grain pattern. It can exhibit quite a large color variation from one board to the next. Brazilian Cherry wood has a natural luster, with a beautiful texture. It grows in most of the South American islands as well as Mexico, Brazil and Peru. - [Hard Maple Hardwood Stair Tread](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/bullnose-hard-maple-hardwood-stair-tread/) - Hard Maple is a visually appealing hardwood, with soft consistent color tones and tight clear grain. Hard Maple enhances the beauty of any stairway, and has a very clean look that will brighten any living space. Its exceptional degree of hardness ensures it will withstand decades of use. - [Hard Maple Hardwood Stair Tread with Return](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/hard-maple-hardwood-stair-tread-with-return/) - Hard Maple is a visually appealing hardwood, with soft consistent color tones and tight clear grain. Hard Maple enhances the beauty of any stairway, and has a very clean look that will brighten any living space. Its exceptional degree of hardness ensures it will withstand decades of use. To determine whether you need a right hand return or a left hand return; stand at the bottom of the stairway - looking up, If the right side is exposed you need a right hand return tread. If the left side is exposed then you need a left hand return tread. Note: Double Return stair treads are supplied with one return installed to allow for installation variance. - [Poplar Stair Riser](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/poplar-stair-riser/) - Stair Risers are installed under the stair treads and can be stained or painted (for paint-grade risers, Poplar is best). Our premium Stair risers are 3/4" thick, 7-1/4" high, and available in 36", 42", 48", 54", 60", and 72" lengths. Special order sizes are available by request. Risers are constructed either edge-glued or solid width. - [Poplar Hardwood Stair Tread with Return](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/poplar-hardwood-stair-tread-with-return/) - Yellow poplar sapwood is white, sometimes with stripes; the heartwood is usually tan, but can range from greenish brown to dark green, purple, black, blue and yellow. The wood is straight grained, uniform in texture and moderate to light weight. Poplar paints, stains, and finishes very well. To determine whether you need a right hand return or a left hand return; stand at the bottom of the stairway - looking up, If the right side is exposed you need a right hand return tread. If the left side is exposed then you need a left hand return tread. Note: Double Return stair treads are supplied with one return installed to allow for installation variance. - [Poplar Hardwood Stair Tread](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/poplar-hardwood-stair-treads/) - Yellow poplar sapwood is white, sometimes with stripes; the heartwood is usually tan, but can range from greenish brown to dark green, purple, black, blue and yellow. The wood is straight grained, uniform in texture and moderate to light weight. Poplar paints, stains, and finishes very well. - [Cherry Hardwood Stair Tread with Return](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/cherry-hardwood-stair-tread-with-return/) - Cherry trees belong to the rose family. Cherry wood varies from rich reddish brown to creamy white. The color of Cherry hardwood will darken over time as it is exposed to light. To determine whether you need a right hand return or a left hand return; stand at the bottom of the stairway - looking up, If the right side is exposed you need a right hand return tread. If the left side is exposed then you need a left hand return tread. Note: Double Return stair treads are supplied with one return installed to allow for installation variance. - [Cherry Hardwood Stair Tread](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/american-cherry-hardwood-stair-treads/) - Cherry trees belong to the rose family. Cherry wood varies from rich reddish brown to creamy white. The color of Cherry hardwood will darken over time as it is exposed to light. - [White Oak Hardwood Stair Tread with Return](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/white-oak-hardwood-stair-tread-with-return/) - White Oak grows throughout the Northern and Eastern hardwood forests. It accepts stain very evenly. Its natural color ranges from white to light brown to pinkish/reddish brown. Truly a favorite all-American wood, White Oak hardwood has a centuries-old rich heritage, being the traditional choice for countless homes. To determine whether you need a right hand return or a left hand return; stand at the bottom of the stairway - looking up, If the right side is exposed you need a right hand return tread. If the left side is exposed then you need a left hand return tread. Note: Double Return stair treads are supplied with one return installed to allow for installation variance. - [White Oak Hardwood Stair Tread](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/white-oak-hardwood-stair-treads/) - White Oak grows throughout the Northern and Eastern hardwood forests. It accepts stain very evenly. Its natural color ranges from white to light brown to pinkish/reddish brown. Truly a favorite all-American wood, White Oak hardwood has a centuries-old rich heritage, being the traditional choice for countless homes. - [White Oak Bullnose Landing Tread](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/white-oak-bullnose-landing-tread/) - White Oak grows throughout the Northern and Eastern hardwood forests. It accepts stain very evenly. Its natural color ranges from white to light brown to pinkish/reddish brown. Truly a favorite all-American wood, White Oak hardwood has a centuries-old rich heritage, being the traditional choice for countless homes. - [White Oak Stair Riser](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/white-oak-stair-tread-riser/) - Stair Risers are installed under the stair treads and can be stained or painted (for paint-grade risers, Poplar is best). Our premium Stair risers are 3/4" thick, 7-1/4" high, and available in 36", 42", 48", 54", 60", and 72" lengths. Special order sizes are available by request. Risers are constructed either edge-glued or solid width. - [American Cherry Stair Riser](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/american-cherry-stair-riser/) - Stair Risers are installed under the stair treads and can be stained or painted (for paint-grade risers, Poplar is best). Our premium Stair risers are 3/4" thick, 7-1/4" high, and available in 36", 42", 48", 54", 60", and 72" lengths. Special order sizes are available by request. Risers are constructed either edge-glued or solid width. - [Walnut Hardwood Stair Tread](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/walnut-hardwood-stair-treads/) - Walnut trees grow in the Eastern and Central United States. Its natural color ranges from a creamy white to a dark chocolate brown. It develops a rich patina and grows more lustrous with age. Walnut also finishes very well. - [Walnut Hardwood Stair Tread with Return](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/walnut-hardwood-stair-tread-with-return/) - Walnut trees grow in the Eastern and Central United States. Its natural color ranges from a creamy white to a dark chocolate brown. It develops a rich patina and grows more lustrous with age. Walnut also finishes very well. To determine whether you need a right hand return or a left hand return; stand at the bottom of the stairway - looking up, If the right side is exposed you need a right hand return tread. If the left side is exposed then you need a left hand return tread. Note: Double Return stair treads are supplied with one return installed to allow for installation variance. - [Red Oak Hardwood Stair Tread](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/red-oak-hardwood-stair-treads/) - Red Oak grows throughout the Northern and Eastern American hardwood forests. It accepts stain very evenly. Its natural color ranges from white to light brown to pinkish/reddish brown. - [Red Oak Hardwood Stair Tread with Return](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/red-oak-hardwood-stair-tread-with-return/) - Red Oak grows throughout the Northern and Eastern American hardwood forests. It accepts stain very evenly. Its natural color ranges from white to light brown to pinkish/reddish brown. To determine whether you need a right hand return or a left hand return; stand at the bottom of the stairway - looking up, If the right side is exposed you need a right hand return tread. If the left side is exposed then you need a left hand return tread. Note: Double Return stair treads are supplied with one return installed to allow for installation variance. - [Scotia / Cove Moulding](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/scotia-cove-moulding/) - Cove mould (also referred to as Scotia Moulding) is a decorative moulding profile that is used for trimming out underneath the bullnose of treads and landing tread or for trimming risers and skirt boards. Cove moulding is sold by the linear foot and measures 11/16” x 11/16”. - [Walnut Bullnose Landing Tread](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/walnut-bullnose-landing-tread/) - Walnut trees grow in the Eastern and Central United States. Its natural color ranges from a creamy white to a dark chocolate brown. It develops a rich patina and grows more lustrous with age. Walnut also finishes very well. - [Walnut Stair Riser](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/walnut-stair-riser/) - Stair Risers are installed under the stair treads and can be stained or painted (for paint-grade risers, Poplar is best). Our premium Stair risers are 3/4" thick, 7-1/4" high, and available in 36", 42", 48", 54", 60", and 72" lengths. Special order sizes are available by request. Risers are constructed either edge-glued or solid width. - [Hard Maple Bullnose Landing Tread](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/hard-maple-bullnose-landing-tread/) - Hard Maple is a visually appealing hardwood, with soft consistent color tones and tight clear grain. Hard Maple enhances the beauty of any stairway, and has a very clean look that will brighten any living space. Its exceptional degree of hardness ensures it will withstand decades of use. - [Hickory Bullnose Landing Tread](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/hickory-bullnose-landing-tread/) - Hickory is a very eye-catching hardwood, due to its dramatic grain. The heartwood of a slow growth Hickory tree has a rich brownish color tone that is boldly accented mixed with the lighter tones of the sapwood.The first strictly American hardwood species, Hickory is the hardest, heaviest, and strongest American wood. Its natural color is white to a reddish brown with fine brown lines. It stains and finishes well. - [Poplar Bullnose Landing Tread](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/poplar-bullnose-landing-tread/) - Yellow poplar sapwood is white, sometimes with stripes; the heartwood is usually tan, but can range from greenish brown to dark green, purple, black, blue and yellow. The wood is straight grained, uniform in texture and moderate to light weight. Poplar paints, stains, and finishes very well. - [Hard Maple Stair Riser](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/hard-maple-stair-riser/) - Stair Risers are installed under the stair treads and can be stained or painted (for paint-grade risers, Poplar is best). Our premium Stair risers are 3/4" thick, 7-1/4" high, and available in 36", 42", 48", 54", 60", and 72" lengths. Special order sizes are available by request. Risers are constructed either edge-glued or solid width. - [Red Oak Bullnose Landing Tread](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/red-oak-bullnose-landing-tread/) - Red Oak grows throughout the Northern and Eastern American hardwood forests. It accepts stain very evenly. Its natural color ranges from white to light brown to pinkish/reddish brown. - [Brazilian Cherry Bullnose Landing Tread](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/brazilian-cherry-bullnose-landing-tread/) - Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba) wood is often used in flooring and is ideal for stair treads. Jatoba grows to an average height of 120 feet with diameters of 2-4 feet. It grows in most of the South American islands as well as Mexico, Brazil and Peru. - [Red Oak Stair Riser](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/red-oak-stair-riser/) - Stair Risers are installed under the stair treads and can be stained or painted (for paint-grade risers, Poplar is best). Our premium Stair risers are 3/4" thick, 7-1/4" high, and available in 36", 42", 48", 54", 60", and 72" lengths. Special order sizes are available by request. Risers are constructed either edge-glued or solid width. - [Cherry Bullnose Landing Tread](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/buy-online/cherry-bullnose-landing-tread/) - Cherry trees belong to the rose family. Cherry wood varies from rich reddish brown to creamy white. The color of Cherry hardwood will darken over time as it is exposed to light. ## Product categories - [Wood Stair Treads](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/product-category/wood-stair-treads/) - Our unfinished premium bullnosed standard stair treads are precision milled from solid hardwood not veneered, and are sold in two grades: Select, and Character (sometimes called Rustic). Our Select grade stair treads are crafted from handpicked hardwood that is mostly free of defects, and color matched for best appearance. Our Character grade stair treads are crafted from handpicked hardwood selected for its strong rustic character that includes sound knots and color variation. Our standard unfinished stair treads are 1” thick, 11-1/2” wide, and are available in 36″, 42″, 48″, 54″, 60″ and 72″ lengths. Custom sizes are available upon request, with custom lengths up to 16-feet. Surface is sanded with 120-grit paper. - [Landing Tread](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/product-category/more-wood-stair-parts/bullnose-stair-landing-tread/) - Premium Bullnosed Hardwood Landing Tread Our unfinished premium bull-nosed landing tread is precision milled from solid hardwood not veneered, and is sold in two grades: Select, and Character. Our Select Grade landing tread is crafted from handpicked hardwood that is free of defects, and color matched for best appearance. Our Rustic or Character Grade landing tread is crafted from handpicked hardwood selected for its strong rustic character that includes sound knots and color variation. All of our landing tread has a 1” thick bullnose and is available in 3-1/2”, and 5-1/2” widths, sold in 4′ and 8′ lengths. Custom sizes are available upon request, with custom lengths up to 16-feet. Please call for pricing on Handcrafted surfaces. - [Wood Stair Tread Risers](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/product-category/stair-tread-risers/) - Stair Risers are installed under the stair treads and can be stained or painted (for paint-grade risers, Poplar is best). Our premium Stair risers are 3/4″ thick, 7-1/4″ high, and available in 36″, 42″, 48″, 54″, 60″, and 72″ lengths. Special order sizes are available by request. Risers are constructed either edge-glued or solid width. Surface is sanded with 120-grit paper. - [Cove Moulding](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/product-category/more-wood-stair-parts/stair-tread-cove-moulding/) - Cove Mould Cove mould (also referred to as Scotia Moulding) is a decorative moulding profile that is used for trimming out underneath the bullnose of treads and landing tread or for trimming risers and skirt boards. Cove moulding is sold by the linear foot and measures 11/16” x 11/16”. - [Brazilian Cherry Treads](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/product-category/wood-stair-treads/brazilian-cherry-stair-treads/) - Brazilian Cherry is an attractive burgundy, deep red, or orange tone, and some of it can even have dark black stripes highlighting a strong visible grain pattern. It can exhibit quite a large color variation from one board to the next. Brazilian Cherry wood has a natural luster, with a beautiful texture. It grows in most of the South American islands as well as Mexico, Brazil and Peru. - [American Cherry Treads](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/product-category/wood-stair-treads/american-cherry-stair-treads/) - Cherry trees belong to the rose family. Cherry wood varies from rich reddish brown to creamy white. The color of Cherry hardwood will darken over time as it is exposed to light. - [Hard Maple Treads](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/product-category/wood-stair-treads/hard-maple-stair-treads/) - Hard Maple is a visually appealing hardwood, with soft consistent color tones and tight clear grain. Hard Maple enhances the beauty of any stairway, and has a very clean look that will brighten any living space. Its exceptional degree of hardness ensures it will withstand decades of use. - [Hickory Treads](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/product-category/wood-stair-treads/hickory-stair-treads/) - Hickory is a very eye-catching hardwood, due to its dramatic grain. The heartwood of a slow growth Hickory tree has a rich brownish color tone that is boldly accented mixed with the lighter tones of the sapwood.The first strictly American hardwood species, Hickory is the hardest, heaviest, and strongest American wood. Its natural color is white to a reddish brown with fine brown lines. It stains and finishes well. - [Poplar Treads (Paint & Stain Grade)](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/product-category/wood-stair-treads/poplar-paint-grade-stair-treads/) - Yellow poplar sapwood is white, sometimes with stripes; the heartwood is usually tan, but can range from greenish brown to dark green, purple, black, blue and yellow. The wood is straight grained, uniform in texture and moderate to light weight. Poplar paints, stains, and finishes very well. - [Red Oak Treads](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/product-category/wood-stair-treads/red-oak-stair-treads/) - Red Oak grows throughout the Northern and Eastern American hardwood forests. It accepts stain very evenly. Its natural color ranges from white to light brown to pinkish/reddish brown. - [Walnut Treads](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/product-category/wood-stair-treads/walnut-stair-treads/) - Walnut trees grow in the Eastern and Central United States. Its natural color ranges from a creamy white to a dark chocolate brown. It develops a rich patina and grows more lustrous with age. Walnut also finishes very well. - [White Oak Treads](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/product-category/wood-stair-treads/white-oak-stair-treads/) - White Oak grows throughout the Northern and Eastern hardwood forests. It accepts stain very evenly. Its natural color ranges from white to light brown to pinkish/reddish brown. Truly a favorite all-American wood, White Oak hardwood has a centuries-old rich heritage, being the traditional choice for countless homes. - [Other Stair Parts](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/product-category/more-wood-stair-parts/) ## Product tags - [American Cherry](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/product-tag/american-cherry/) - [Maple Stair Parts](https://hardwoodstairtreads.com/product-tag/maple-stair-parts/)