Selecting Your Stair System

Selecting the component styles for your stairway should be simple, not complicated. L.J. Smith makes this process very easy with these "Steps for Selecting a Beautiful Stair System." As you review these steps, you will notice that we offer a very wide variety of styles from which to choose. Our wood stair parts are available in these standard species: Beech, Cherry, Hemlock, Maple, Poplar, Oak, and these premium species: Alder, Brazilian Cherry, Hickory, Hard Maple, Mahogany, Walnut, and White Oak. However, we can quote other species as well. Our wood balusters and box newels are also available with a factory primer coating. The ornamental iron collection of newels and balusters is available in these attractive finishes: Matte Nickel, Matte Black, Satin Black, Low Sheen Black, Antique Bronze, Oil Rubbed Copper, Oil Rubbed Bronze, and Silver Vein.

Step 1

To simplify the selection process, begin by choosing either the POST TO POST style or OVER THE POST style of stairway.

Step 2

After selecting a stairway style, there are a couple more style decisions that need to be made before selecting the stiarway components. First, decide if the stairway will have Open Treads or a Kneewall and what tread treatment will be utilized.

Below are examples of several tread treatments

Step 3

Select an infill style: Stainless Steel Cable, Stainless Steel Tube, Panels, Iron Balusters, or Wood Balusters. When selecting a wood baluster style, you can choose either a Square Top or a Pin Top style. See available Stainless Steel Cable and Tube or Metal Panels or Iron Baluster Styles or Wood Baluster Styles.