Perfect pine: your guide to a popular choice

Pine is one of the most popular choices for staircase timber. This lightweight, creamy-white wood is perfect for people wanting to update their staircase – and we have one of the largest ranges of pine stair parts in the UK.

We take a look at why pine is so well admired by people looking to give their home a makeover.

Versatility

With at least 126 species of pine trees, the choices for your materials often seem endless – from plain to knotty and many types of grain. Pine is easily shaped and coloured to fit most styles so whatever look you’re going for in your home, the world is your oyster.

On trend

Pine is always, and probably will always be a popular choice. Trends come and go, but pine still remains in most people’s homes in some form or another. Fixtures, fittings, furniture and flooring can all mix and match with pine, especially with the option to colour it exactly how you want it. You could even leave it bare for a more rustic feel. If you are considering adding colour, read our blog about choosing your colour scheme for more inspiration.

Cost effective

With pine being more accessible as a material, it often comes at a lower price than other woods. But that doesn’t mean the quality diminishes. While it’s officially classed as a softwood, it is still very durable with a high strength-to-weight ratio.

Protection is key

Like most woods, pine is durable as long as you protect it properly. Scuff marks, dents and scratches all show up if you don’t paint, stain, varnish and polish your stairs. It’s a good idea to try and take shoes off when travelling up and down pine stairs and make sure your stairs are cleaned regularly to remove dirt and dust. Read more tips on our blog about protecting wooden staircases.

Easy to re-style

The durability and versatility of pine means that if you grow bored of one kind of look, you can always strip it back and start again for a total transformation. Simply use a sander to get back to the original features, fill in any holes and cracks with wood filler and go again.

Alternatives

Still thinking of which wood to use for your staircase? Check out our blog detailing the different types of woodavailable to help you decide.