Monday, January 1, 2018

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.

It is actually the most cost-effective method there is. You only need to purchase the hardwood and pay for the labor of one or two people. With other methods, you may need some laborers. You will also need to meet the cost of demolition and reconstruction which you cannot be assured will be within your budget.

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.

The hardwood is very easy to clean. You just need to regularly mop it. You can also polish it to give it that beautiful shine. Due to the durability, very minimal maintenance is needed to promote a longer life. Unlike when a tile gets chipped or broken, you will need to replace the whole thing. Otherwise, someone may step on it and get injured.

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.

The biggest and best surprise of all is the fact that it has a 30year warranty. It is made from original hard wood meaning it is very durable. Nothing is indestructible, however, and in case you encounter any challenges with it, you have a guaranteed 30 years it will be fixed for free.




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