The best stair treads are all nonslip and gentle on flooring, but the pick for you will depend on your stair size and style.

Sprucing up a staircase might seem like a chore, but replacing wood stair treads might be easier that you though. Here's what you need to know.

Hardwood stair treads are primarily finished by hand. You may be able to use a belt sander on a wide portion of the flat tread, but you must be very careful not to sand too much wood.