Step Treads: Red Oak, White Oak, Yellow Pine
Bring warm, classic hardwood style to your staircase with high-quality unfinished step treads available in three species: Red Oak, White Oak, and Yellow Pine. Choose the species and size that best fit your home and traffic needs.
Delivered unfinished and ready for staining. Red and white oak accept stain particularly well. For yellow pine, we recommend applying a pre‑stain wood conditioner before staining; yellow pine is also well suited to priming and painting.
Available Species & Dimensions
- Red and White Oak actual dimensions: 1" thick x 11-1/2" wide
- Yellow Pine actual dimension: 1" thick x 11-1/4" wide
- Available in 36", 42", 48" and 60" lengths
- Grade: Red and White Oak treads are of Select & Better grade, primarily clear on one face and free from knots and defects, though occasional small pin knots and a slight defect or slight mineral streak may occur. Yellow Pine is graded as C and better, mostly clear but may include occasional knots, also slight defects that can usually be sanded clean.
Features:
- Durable hardwoods (oak species) suitable for heavy day-to-day traffic
- Yellow Pine offers a warm yet more rustic character in softwood with a classic look
- Comes unfinished, ready to be stained or painted to your suit your decor
- Built to enhance the look and value of your home
Differences between the Step Tread Species:
- Red Oak: Open, pronounced grain with warm reddish tones; hard and wear-resistant, takes stain evenly; a cost-effective hardwood choice for treads and flooring.
- White Oak: Tighter, more subtle grain and usually slightly darker and more water-resistant than red oak; harder and often preferred for moisture-prone areas, typically at a higher price point.
- Pine: Softwood with more character in the grain and can have a tight knot in tread. Pine is much softer surface—more prone to dents and wear; lightweight and less expensive, but not as durable as oak for heavy-traffic stair treads.