Show the whole staircase
Include the top and bottom landings, turns, open sides and the existing treads and risers. Explain whether the staircase is staying structurally as it is or being altered by another trade. Accurate site measurement is important before suitable components and detailing can be confirmed.
Resolve treads, risers and nosings
Ask how the proposed timber finish will meet each stair edge and the upper floor. Material availability and compatible stair components should be confirmed with the supplier and installer. The contractor needs to consider safe, consistent finished geometry and any requirements that apply to the work.
Coordinate access through the home
Stairs may be the only route to bedrooms or another level. Ask for the installation sequence and the periods when access is restricted. Include removal, preparation, trim work and the final finish in the proposal, alongside responsibility for any separate structural or balustrade work.
Questions about timber stair cladding.
Can ordinary floorboards be used on every staircase?
No universal assumption is appropriate. The stair construction, board product and edge components need a suitable specification and site measurement.
Can the stairs match a new timber floor?
Ask about compatible components and expected colour variation. Matching material availability and the installation detail must be confirmed before ordering.
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