Our Timber Choices
Please find below a selection of our premium timber options. Our complete range of staircase components and handrails are available in the following core timbers. (Sapele parts are listed to order directly from the website).
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Looking for something unique? We can also supply stair parts made to order in S/Y Pine, Maple, Douglas Fir, & Beech. Contact us to find out more.
Oak
Oak is a beautiful timber used for internal joinery and has become incredibly popular over the last few years. J&J Stairparts has been supplying Oak predominantly connected with the staircase industry for 25 years (including strings, treads, newels, and handrails). As a company, we are extremely particular regarding colour matching. What will arrive on your doorstep are timber stair parts with very little colour variation, no sapwood whatsoever, and free from any knots—in fact, a truly first-class product!
Pine
Pine is a slow-grown Scandinavian wood. It is an economical, versatile timber that is perfectly suited for staining and painting to match your home's decor. You can be assured that all knots in the timber are sound and structurally secure.
Hemlock
The Hemlock we supply is sourced from the very North of the USA or Southern Canada. It is only suitable for internal use, is totally free of knots, and boasts a very clear, light-coloured appearance. It is highly sought after in the staircase industry for newels, spindles, and rails. While it is a softwood, it can be quite difficult to work with unless your tools are very sharp and cut clean.
Ash
American White Ash is a stunning, clear timber, meaning it is naturally free from knots and other defects. Sourced directly from America, it is of exceptionally high quality and highly recommended for use in the stair industry.
Sapele
Sapele, predominantly sourced from West Africa, is a rich, reddish-brown hardwood. Although some parts of the Sapele logs will produce a straight-grain or 'quartered' effect, it generally has a more random grain appearance, making it liable to interlocked grain. Interlocked grain spirals around the centre of the tree, alternating intermittently and causing a 'rough' effect, which can generally be reduced (if not eliminated) by heavy sanding. Sapele is used for numerous mahogany-like products, including conservatories, door frames, solid wood doors, furniture, countertops, and of course, stair parts.
Tulip
Tulip wood (often known in the trade as Yellow Poplar) is highly sought after by craftsmen for its stable, fine-textured grain. Unlike standard softwoods, it is completely knot-free and highly resistant to splitting or grain raise, making it the perfect hardwood foundation for a crisp, flawless painted finish. It is the premier choice for achieving a pristine, high-end painted staircase that will last for years without blemishes.
Walnut
Walnut is an extraordinary premium timber, celebrated for its striking dark chocolate hues and smooth, sweeping grain patterns. It provides an undeniable touch of modern luxury, creating a bold, architectural statement that catches the light brilliantly when oiled or varnished. Exceptionally dense and durable, Walnut is ideal for high-traffic structural components, offering a robust, highly sophisticated finish that will last for generations.
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