MDF
≈ 700 kg/m³
MDF is a cost-effective engineered fibreboard product suitable for manufacturing most staircase components. It is well suited to painted finishes and may also be covered with carpet or flooring when used as stair treads.
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Material types
What each timber suits, how it finishes, and where it works best in a staircase.
Pine
≈ 490 kg/m³
Pine is a versatile softwood suitable for most staircase components. It is commonly used for balustrade elements intended for a painted finish. The timber is pale in colour with a straight grain, offers good stability, and provides an excellent surface for painting.
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Tas Oak
≈ 750 kg/m³
Tas-Oak is a Tasmanian-grown hardwood widely used in staircase construction and joinery. It is light brown in colour with a straight grain and is suitable for clear or stained finishes. The timber offers good stability and has an approximate density of 750 kg/m3.
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US North Oak
≈ 730 kg/m³
US North Oak is a North American-grown hardwood widely used in staircase construction and joinery. It ranges from white to light brown in colour and typically features a straight to wavy grain. The timber is suitable for clear or stained finishes, offers good stability, and has an approximate density of 730 kg/m3. It can also provide a strong visual match with modern engineered oak flooring.
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