Stair wood and finish selection

Customer asks:

What is the most reasonable choice of stair wood and finish when ordering a staircase?

Stair24 answers:

To ensure that the staircase remains a high-quality interior element for a long time, we recommend making the steps and handrails from hardwood. It is also worth considering the material of the posts and balusters – these should ideally be made from stronger wood than pine. The most important part of the staircase’s supporting structure, the stringers, can however be made from high-quality laminated pine. Therefore, the choice of stair wood and finish is of great importance.

In summary, considering both durability and price, the optimal choice of stair wood and finish is:

• Steps, landings, handrails: oak laminated wood, A/B quality, finished with varnish or stain + varnish
• Posts and balusters: beech laminated wood, finished with covering RAL-tone paint
• Stringers: laminated pine, covered with HDF layer, finished with covering paint

With this combination, you get a staircase that ensures high quality and fits into various interiors at a reasonable budget.

You can conveniently test different stair wood and finish options with the Stair24 online calculator, where you immediately see the impact of chosen materials on the price and appearance of the staircase.

See also: Stair materials and finishes

If you have further questions about choosing stair wood and finish, contact us at: sales@stair24.com