Welcome to the
future of stair building and construction. A long time ago, stair treads
and risers were built out of wood, but not anymore, because bamboo stair
treads are starting to make their way onto the market. Below is an
excellent picture of a bamboo stair tread and riser.
If you're looking for a hard durable stair tread, you
can't go wrong with bamboo. It comes in a couple of different designs
and looks fantastic once it's finished.
Bamboo Stair Tread Tips
1. The bamboo steps can be slippery. Just like wood, if you apply a
gloss or smooth finish to the top of these steps, you could end up with
a safety hazard. If this is the case, then you might consider installing
stair tread mats, carpeting or other nonskid materials.
2. If you're looking for a building material that doesn't have any knots
and a few building material defects, you found it.
3. Even though I haven't ever installed any bamboo stair parts, I have
noticed that it can splinter when cut. Be prepared to do a little
sanding.
Interesting Fact About Bamboo Building Materials
Even though bamboo is an extremely fast growing plant, material
manufacturers usually wait between five and seven years to harvest
higher quality A - Grade bamboo. This gives the plant plenty of time to
mature.
This method of harvesting is similar to older growth lumber. Older trees
usually provide a higher quality lumber.
Helpful Search Terms
Laminate Stair Treads
Bamboo Stair Parts
Bamboo Handrails
Bamboo Planks
