Red Oak Grand Staircase
Project Overview
This front entrance renovation replaced a dated carpet staircase with a custom hardwood focal point. Every tread started as a 1-1/8" thick red oak board from the lumber yard. For the pie-shaped landing, several boards were glued and pocket-screwed together into a single blank, then hand-cut to the exact geometry of the stairwell before sanding, staining, and finishing.
The stain was hand-matched to the home's existing hardwood floors throughout, so the new staircase reads as though it's always been part of the house. Risers, balusters, and trim were painted crisp white for contrast against the rich oak grain.
Location
Orinda, CA
Completed
May 2022
Scope
Full Staircase Remodel, Finish Carpentry
Progress Pics + Final Results
The original carpeted staircase before renovation.
A dated carpet runner covered the original stair structure.
Carpet and padding removed down to the subfloor
demo
First day of install. Each was pre-stained with a custom stain to match the floor.
New treads going in
The pie-shaped landing — glued, pocket-screwed, and cut to fit the exact stairwell geometry.
finished
details
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