Treads with veneer
Q: I contracted with someone to install hardwood stairs in my home. The oak stair treads they have purchased for the job are 1 inch thick, and to have a solid inner core, but are covered with a thin veneer (4 mm) of oak. They were bought at a local Home depot store and HD insists that the treads are the same as getting a normal 1 inch all solid tread. The installation is being done and I am wondering if the treads will be as durable as the ones that are 100% solid throughout…
A: Not sure what you paid for these, but I would recommend a solid slab without veneer. Steps get major wear, after all. Typical thickness is 1 1/8″ solid oak or maple. The typical tread to fit most boxed stair cases is about $40 per tread.
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