Since 1994, Artisan Designer Stairs has been a leading manufacturer and distributor of customized prefinished stair treads to the wood flooring industry throughout North America. To meet the demands of our customers, we customarily stock a wide range of profiles, species, and colors that fit the hardwood flooring of most manufacturers. We also go one step beyond, with our ability to quickly ship stair treads and custom-match colors for any flooring need.
Premium Lumber
We begin our process by selecting only the finest grades of lumber, prized for their exquisite grain patterns and rich hues. Our extensive inventory boasts a diverse array of wood species, including esteemed varieties such as American cherry, ash, beech, birch, Brazilian cherry, cumaru/teak, hickory, ipe, lyptus, maple, pecan, pine, red oak, santos mahogany, sapele, tauari, tigerwood, walnut, white oak, and more. This meticulous selection of premium lumber sets the foundation for our craftsmanship, ensuring that each finished product exhibits unrivaled quality and longevity.
Beginning Stages
Every piece of lumber that makes its way through our facility is inspected and handled with the utmost care. To start, we perfectly plane each piece of lumber to a consistent thickness.
Tools of the Trade
We use only the very best tools for the job. We have an entire room dedicated to sharpening and maintaining our tools to yield the best results for our products.
Staining Process
We specialize in seamlessly matching flooring of any type, finish, and design. Our capability stems from the expertise of our true artisans, who meticulously tailor each product to perfection with a discerning eye. Utilizing a vast stain library cultivated over years of experience, our artisans expertly blend stains and hues to perfectly complement any flooring material. Employing hand application techniques for certain stains ensures unparalleled precision, resulting in a natural aesthetic that harmonizes flawlessly with various design motifs. Moreover, once a custom flooring product is crafted and matched, it joins our extensive library for future reference and replication.
Custom Stained to Match
We specialize in expertly customizing stains to perfectly match the unique needs of any flooring project. Our expertise lies in the hands of our skilled artisans, who meticulously tailor each product with precision and care. With access to a vast array of stains cultivated over years of experience, our artisans blend hues seamlessly to complement any flooring material. Through meticulous hand application techniques, we ensure unparalleled accuracy, resulting in a natural aesthetic that harmonizes flawlessly with various design motifs.
No Minimum Order
We firmly believe in providing exactly what you need, without any unnecessary pressure to purchase more. It’s simply not how we do business. Whether you require a comprehensive job pack or just a single piece for your specific project, we’re here to accommodate your needs!
Quick Ship Program
At Artisan Designer Stairs, we take pride in our exclusive quick-ship program tailored for our valued stocking customers. With this initiative, customers have the flexibility to order as few pieces as required, with expedited shipment directly from our plant within just 3 to 5 days of placing the order. Utilizing our shipping partners, we ensure prompt delivery to any destination across North America. This program serves as a vital tool for enhancing customer satisfaction while effectively minimizing excess inventory.
Sanding
We use belts for sanding instead of brushes. The result is a smoother finish and a much better quality product than anyone else in the industry.
A Human Touch
Not everything can be replicated with machinery & technology. Our Artisans are trained to distress and scrape wood by hand to match every finish. The most important thing, above all else, is quality results.
State of the Art
We have state of the art UV finishing systems that enable us to manufacture guaranteed, durable finishes that will last just as long – or longer – than your floor.
