Staircase

Hi

What is the difference between a hardwood & softwood stairs? I know the grade of timber is different but I am planning on painting the staircase so the finish is not that important.

I want to avoid having a stairs that will creak etc when walking up it.

Ta.

slowburner

Hi wrote: »

What is the difference between a hardwood & softwood stairs? I know the grade of timber is different but I am planning on painting the staircase so the finish is not that important.

I want to avoid having a stairs that will creak etc when walking up it.

Ta.

A hardwood staircase is more durable. It resists all the dings and scratches better than softwood. You could consider having the staircase constructed out of sheet material (mdf/plywood) if it is going to be painted. Any good joinery will make a staircase that won't creak.

Kerrydude1981

There should glue blocks on the underside of the stairs screwed on to the step and riser to stop the steps creaking

daddymcdee

price is also a big difference and it's a sin to paint any natural timber never mind a hardwood :0)))

YouTookMyName

Hi wrote: »

I want to avoid having a stairs that will creak etc when walking up it.

Plenty of express nails driven into the wall.