This Is Why You Should Have Hardwood Tread Overlays Installed In Your Stairwell

By Stephanie Kennedy


When you build or buy a home, you try to make an effort of making it as attractive as possible. You need it to look classy. At the same time, it should be safe for everyone. Some things are beautiful but may bring so much damage. For example, tiles are wonderful, but if they get slippery, they may cause major injuries. This is why you need to install tread overlays.

These overlays are pretty easy to install. You just have to put a hardwood overlay on the tread and then on the riser simultaneously to create continuity and aesthetic of the overlays. This is actually all you have to do on the whole flight of stairs. This does not actually take long when done by a professional. At the end of it, the entire job is quite admirable, and the house looks a whole lot classier.

This method is the best for replacing carpeted stair ways. It does not require any sort of demolition or reconstruction. The carpet is simply removed, and the hardwood overlays are installed. This assures you that you will not need to live in a messy space at any point of the installation. Other methods may need a whole makeover and demolition will be necessary.

You will not have to spend too much money. You only have to purchase the hardwood and pay for the labor. The cost will, of course, depend on the height of your staircase. You are also freed of all costs that you would have incurred in the demolition and reconstruction processes. You can redirect this money to other projects.

Unlike the other methods, it is a huge time saver. Other methods may take days for the process to be complete and the stair case ready for use. With the overlay method, a professional only needs a maximum of 6-8 hours to complete the work on a normally sized flight of stairs. It is undoubtedly the shorted time span compared to the other methods.

It is very easy to clean. It is rare for dirt to get suck on it making the cleaning process a lot easier. You do not have to clean that stair way carpet anymore. You can also polish it every once in a while to give it that shiny look. It is very durable. You only have to maintain it at a very minimal rate, and you will be good to go.

Before installation, you can choose if the finishing should be done by the agency or you would like to consult with your designer. You may want the staircase to complement the furniture or even the doors in your house. You can guide the installing team on how to achieve this or you can have your decor team take care of it.

Like every other product, the overlays have a warranty. Theirs goes up to 30 years. This means that if you encounter a problem even five years after installation, it can be fixed and all for free. It can hardly get cracked or chipped, unlike other options.




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