Hardwood can enhance your Chester County home’s appearance and raise its value. Wood isn’t just for flooring. Hardwood stairs can be an excellent way to upgrade your home’s interior. Barbati Hardwood Flooring has a team of experts who know how to install hardwood on stairs and achieve stunning results.
Reasons to Install Hardwood Stairs
If you have an active family, the stairs in your house can take a beating every day. Wood is durable enough to handle frequent foot traffic.
Installing wood flooring throughout your house can be expensive. If you’re on a tight budget, hardwood stairs can be a good alternative. You’ll get the aesthetic appeal that you’re looking for at a fraction of what you would have to pay for wood flooring.
Hardwood appeals to homebuyers. If you decide to sell your house in the future, potential buyers who tour the property will be delighted to see a wooden staircase and will be more inclined to make an offer.
Options for Hardwood Stairs
The team at Barbati Hardwood Flooring can install numerous species of wood on a staircase. Different species vary in terms of their color and level of hardness. If you already have wood stairs, but years of wear and tear have taken a toll, or if you’d like to change the species, we can install wood overlays.
Hardwood Stair Maintenance
A wood staircase will need routine cleaning and maintenance to minimize damage and make it last as long as possible. Taking care of wood stairs doesn’t require a lot of time or effort. You just have to focus on a few key points:
- Clean the stairs regularly. How often you clean the staircase will depend on the number of people in your family and how much the stairs get used. You can sweep the stairs or use a vacuum to remove dirt and other debris. That will protect the finish and extend the lifespan of your wood staircase. If you vacuum the stairs, use an appropriate setting or attachment so you don’t scratch or dent the surface.
- Limit exposure to moisture. Water can cause wood to become warped and discolored. If liquid gets spilled on hardwood stairs, or if someone walks on the stairs with wet shoes, wipe the stairs right away, before moisture penetrates the surface. You can mop the stairs to remove dirt and grime. Just be sure to wring out the mop so it’s damp, not wet.
- Protect the stairs. Homeowners often install carpet treads on wood stairs. Treads protect wood from shoes and help prevent scratches, dents, and moisture damage. If you have pets, carpet treads can keep their nails from scratching your hardwood stairs. In addition, treads can provide traction and reduce the risk of slip-and-fall accidents.
Get a Quote for Hardwood Stair Installation
Hardwood stairs can beautify your house in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and raise its value. Barbati Hardwood Flooring has a team of pros who have been serving homeowners all over the state since 1987. Call us today at (484)354-8869 to discuss your options and get an estimate.