What should you know about oak stair cladding kits?

What should you know about oak stair cladding kits?

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What should you know about oak stair cladding kits?

Despite the cost-of-living crisis, the majority of UK homeowners still care about the appearance of their homes and are looking for the best ways to improve their interiors. Instead of replacing every part of the staircase, such as spindles or newel posts, stair cladding is a simple and quick way of renovating the entire look.

Oak stair cladding is a good way of transforming your staircase and creating a statement piece. It can update old and worn staircases into modern aesthetics for any home. If you are interested in stair cladding, consider the options available and what will work best for your home before purchasing.

In this guide, we will explore what an oak stair cladding kit is, what it contains, and how Jackson Woodturners can help.

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What is an oak stair cladding kit?

Find out what an oak stair cladding kit is and what this includes.

What are the benefits of stair cladding?

Read more about the benefits of stair cladding for your home.

How to style oak stair cladding

Discover the different ways you can style oak stair cladding to find which is best for your home.

Maintenance and cleaning tips for stair cladding

Read our guide on the best maintenance and cleaning advice for stair cladding from professionals.

How Jackson Woodturners can help

Find out who Jackson Woodturners are and how they can help improve your staircase.

What is an oak stair cladding kit?

Oak stair cladding consists of panels of wood that cover the treads and risers on a staircase. The treads and risers are the parts that make up each step. In carefully prepared kits, homeowners can install the steps in unison.

At Jackson Woodturners, we offer two ranges of stair cladding. Our oak stair cladding range is available pre-finished and unfinished in oak, with a reversible riser in oak and white primed. We also sell the Stair Klad range by Cheshire Mouldings.

Please note you cannot mix and match between our own range of oak stair cladding and the Stair Klad range.

Browse through our oak stair cladding parts here.

What are the benefits of stair cladding?

Oak stair cladding is ideal for homeowners who are looking to change the look of their staircase. Instead of having to completely renovate a staircase, stair cladding kits are fixed onto the existing treads and risers.

After receiving the stair cladding kits, installation is simple and can be fitted within the same day. Stair cladding is easy to install and involves little to no maintenance afterwards. Wooden stair cladding is a good alternative to carpet regarding cleaning, as oak stair parts can be maintained with a hygienic solution or varnished with Treatex Hardwax Oil.

Oak stair parts are known for being aesthetically pleasing, and stair cladding is no exception. The cladding is highly durable and provides great protection in busy households or homes with pets.

Interested in stair cladding?

Shop the Stair Cladding Pre-Finished Oak here.

This stair cladding system has a reversible riser and comes unfinished and pre-finished. The treads and risers are oak veneered and are not compatible with any Stair Klad system.

Stair cladding is a quick and easy system to install and can instantly transform the look of your existing staircase. The treads and risers are oak veneered and can be used either as a left or right bullnose tread.

Consider buying high-quality cladding stair parts. At Jackson Woodturners, our stair cladding products can be partnered with our other oak stair parts, including spindles or handrails, for an aesthetically pleasing look.

Browse through our stair cladding collection here.

How to style oak stair cladding

There are two distinctive designs of oak stair cladding:

Reversible riser

There is also the option of stair cladding that has a clear break between the riser and tread. This can be shown in the stair nosing peering over the riser.

At Jackson Woodturners, our oak stair cladding parts have reversible risers. Homeowners can choose between oak and white primed wood for their risers. This can offer an alternative contrast, showcasing the two luxury wood materials and creating a statement with the overall look.

Interested in a reversible riser?

Shop Stair Cladding Pre-Finished Oak Tread with Reversible Riser 1000mm

This stair cladding system is an easy way to update the look and style of your existing staircase.

The stair cladding product has a reversible riser, which is white primed wood. The treads and risers are oak veneered with a pre-finished lacquer.

However, this option also provides some versatility for homeowners, as they do not have to show the reversible riser. Instead, the staircase can have a completely oak finish; still showing the break between the tread and riser with the stair nosing.

Shop our entire range of stair cladding here.

Seamless look

One type of stair cladding appears seamless from the tread to the riser, meaning that there is no obvious break in the wood. The overall look will blend the tread and riser into one piece, despite being two separate stair parts.

Interested in this stair cladding look?

Shop Stair Klad Tread & Riser 1000mm - 1 Pack

This Stair Klad system is easy to install, as the treads and risers fit over your existing staircase. The Oak Lacquered Finish stair cladding kits either come in a pack of one or three.

Maintenance and cleaning tips for stair cladding

After installation, it is important to maintain regular cleaning and maintenance that ensures the stair cladding retains its appearance. Our recommended cleaning tips and products include:

Warm soapy water and microfibre cloth

Before cleaning, ensure you sweep or vacuum each step to ensure there are no dust particles or debris on the treads or risers. This will also help with the overall look and ensure the oak is not damaged. Start from the top of the steps and work your way down so that any dirt is passed down to be cleaned. Next, using warm soapy water and a microfibre cloth, wipe each step.

We recommend repeating these steps to ensure they are properly cleaned before adding any finishing product.

Oak String Veneer

String veneer is a great finish for stair cladding and can improve the entire look of the staircase. The strings refer to the part in which the risers and treads are attached. To finish off the staircase look and to expand the stair cladding, consider installing string veneer to enhance all the steps.

At Jackson Woodturners, we also provide string veneer in Pine and Walnut shades. However, to match the stair cladding, we recommend pairing it with Oak String Veneer.

Interested in String Veneer?

Oak String Veneer 250mm | Jackson Woodturners

This string veneer product has a glue back but is best fitted using a contact adhesive. String veneer is sold in 250mm and is available in Walnut, Pine, and Oak.

Shop the entire String Veneer range here.

Treatex Hardwax oil

Depending on the brand, oak stair cladding either comes pre-finished or with an oak lacquered finish. However, if the stair cladding is unfinished, this is an easy fix. Simply painting, varnishing or waxing can help enhance the look and maintain a nice shine throughout the staircase.

Using a brush or a roller, apply the clear Hardwax Oil over each step of the stair cladding, including the tread and riser. This type of Treatex Hardwax Oil provides a hard-wearing and attractive finish on oak stair parts, such as stair cladding, and can be used on the entire staircase, including the spindles.

Interested in Treatex Hardwax Oil?

Our recommended Treatex Hardwax Oil:

Shop Treatex Clear Hardwax Oil Ultra, Clear Gloss 1L

Treatex Hardwax Oil protects and enhances the wood of any stair part, including stair cladding. The product was developed to be user-friendly and quick drying. It is available in Clear Gloss, Clear Matt and Natural Hardwax Oil.

Shop the entire range of Treatex Hardwax Oil here.

How Jackson Woodturners can help

Jackson Woodturners has one of the largest ranges of traditional and modern stair parts available in the UK. Our showroom hosts an array of stair parts, including handrails, spindles and newel posts. In our stock, we have oak stair cladding with a reversible white primed wood side. Browse our range of stair cladding here.

Frequently asked questions

Why is stair cladding popular?

There are several reasons why homeowners are choosing cladding for their staircases. As stair cladding is made of oak, the stair parts require little to no maintenance and are designed with longevity in mind.

Stair cladding is a quick and easy way to update the staircase look.

Find out more information on the considerations you should make when planning a new staircase.

What is the most durable stair cladding?

Like other hardwoods, oak stair parts are known for being highly durable and requiring little maintenance. Oak stair cladding is water resistant, and will not scratch, dent or deteriorate over time as easily as other woods, such as softwoods.

At Jackson Woodturners, we sell oak stair cladding with white primed wood as a reversible side. Browse through our collection of oak stairs cladding here.