Double return stair treads have a mitered return on both the left and right ends.
Stair tread return width.
Because the mitered returns are both 1 wide the overall width of a double return stair tread will always be 2.
Wider nosing hides imperfections in existing stairway.
Double return treads are measured by the throat length.
Here is a drawing detailing our standard stair tread and riser dimensions.
These stair treads provide exceptional quality and a superior appearance.
Since the mitered returns are always 1 1 4 wide adding the return width is redundant.
Double return stair treads are always measured by the throat dimension the length between the two mitered returns.
Remodel your ugly carpeted stairs to beautiful hardwood with the retrotread.
Standard stair tread dimensions.
From the original questioner they are 10 1 2 wide treads with a 1 1 2 return.
The length of a tread is always determined by measuring the overall length of box treads and single return treads.
Designed for easy installation.
Stair treads are colored matched to perfection to give your stairs a unified appearance with edges glued to 11 1 2 width with a 150 grit sanded finish on both sides.
Do not include the returns as part of the double return tread measurement.
Simply tear away your old carpet and install the retrotread.
Use retrotread return nosing to create a mitered return on open treads being remodeled with retrotreads.
These dimensions may be useful when laying out a staircase or if you have general questions about the size and shape of a traditional tread or a retro tread.
Width refers to the distance between the left and right sides of the tread not including the returned edging material 1 per side with edging.
Retrotread return nosing matches nosing profile on retrotreads.
Double return stair tread.
There s also a bit of overhang for lack of proper term on the back of the tread of 1 3 8.