What type of wood to choose for a staircase?

Stick to the budget

You should consider your budget. Finances are always part of a home improvement decision, but they're not the only part. You want to be sure you're getting quality workmanship and materials for the money you're paying for the project. This is why the lowest price is rarely the best price.

An example to illustrate this is with the carpet. The average cost of builder-grade carpet is $9 per yard and typically lasts three to five years. Average quality carpet costs $25 per yard and lasts 12 to 15 years.[1] On price alone they are almost equal, until you consider that the cheaper one will need to be installed 3-4 times over the lifespan of average quality carpet. Not only will you have the expense and hassle of replacing the cheaper carpet more often, but the quality and appearance will be lower than an average quality carpet.

Fortunately, there is a wide range of high-quality hardwoods available at prices to suit different budgets.

Beauty will bring the wow factor!

It is the quality of the floor finishing work that gives the final look and determines the level of protection of the floor of your home. You should also know that sanding the floor of your home greatly contributes to making your home brighter. When a floor has been recently sanded, you can see that the light gives an exceptional shine to the rooms.

Of course, beauty is a matter of personal style and taste, but it's a good idea to consider the flooring you have in the upstairs and downstairs rooms adjacent to the staircase to create harmony in the decor of your home.

You can have carpeted bedrooms upstairs and hardwood floors downstairs. Perhaps beautiful hardwood stairs with a rug in the center of the stairs, leaving four inches on each side to show off the beautiful hardwood, are the answer.