Stairs can be a tricky art form. If you are new to installing or remodeling stairs, the process can be quite daunting initially. In order to help you through the myriad selections and methodologies, we’ve developed this Stairs 101 section to illustrate options, and highlight what we consider to be the correct way to install stairs and balusters.

Staircase Design

Browse through some of the many choices available when designing or laying out your stair. It includes a wealth of information, and many helpful photos to show you exactly what we are talking about.

How To Videos

See exactly how we make your stair parts, as well as how we prefer to install both stairs and railing.

Ask the Experts

A new and ongoing link dedicated to answering some of the frequently asked questions that we receive from customers, builders, framers, installers, carpenters, and homeowners.

Ordering Guide

Check out a quick summary of how to layout and approach ordering your stair parts from Masterpiece. This helpful guide is meant to make the ordering process easier, ensuring that you don’t forget some of those critical components that could delay your project.

Wood Selection

See some of the more common species we provide, giving a brief description of color and characterisitics. (Add Staircase Wood Species from the Staircase Design section here.)

Wood Hardness

Janka Scale, refers to the relative hardness of wood based on a standard testing procedure. This list gives you an idea of how certain wood types hold up to wear and tear, and also how difficult it may be to work with when installing.