Standard stair tread dimensions.
Stair tread return width.
Double return stair treads have a mitered return on both the left and right ends.
Because the mitered returns are both 1 wide the overall width of a double return stair tread will always be 2.
Double return treads are measured by the throat length.
From the original questioner they are 10 1 2 wide treads with a 1 1 2 return.
Here is a drawing detailing our standard stair tread and riser dimensions.
Simply tear away your old carpet and install the retrotread.
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.
What width of return did you do on those treads.
The length of a tread is always determined by measuring the overall length of box treads and single return treads.
Since the mitered returns are always 1 1 4 wide adding the return width is redundant.
There s also a bit of overhang for lack of proper term on the back of the tread of 1 3 8.
Retrotread return nosing matches nosing profile on retrotreads.
Remodel your ugly carpeted stairs to beautiful hardwood with the retrotread.
These stair treads provide exceptional quality and a superior appearance.
Double return stair treads are always measured by the throat dimension the length between the two mitered returns.
Do not include the returns as part of the double return tread measurement.
For example a tread with a double return will have an overall width 2 wider than the number indicated in the width column above.
Designed for easy installation.
Wider nosing hides imperfections in existing stairway.
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.
Use retrotread return nosing to create a mitered return on open treads being remodeled with retrotreads.