2" Thick Poplar - Stain Grade Stair Tread - Signature

Upgrade your staircase with the smooth, paint-ready surface of a purpose-built hardwood. The 2" Poplar Stair Tread brings natural character and lasting strength to any staircase — whether you're building new or refreshing an existing set of stairs.

At a sleek 2" thick, the tread's solid engineered core is clad in a Poplar hardwood wear layer on all 6 sides, delivering stunning face grain from every angle — never edge grain. A 1/8" roundover on every edge completes the refined, finished look. The 2" profile is the clean, low-profile choice — ideal for contemporary staircases where the tread's presence should be felt rather than announced, and where a lean, modern silhouette is the priority.

Why Poplar?

Poplar is the species of choice for painted stair applications. Its smooth, fine grain and consistent creamy-white tone provide an ideal canvas for paint — producing a furniture-grade surface finish that holds color evenly and cleanly across the full face of every tread. With its tight, uniform grain structure, Poplar accepts primer and paint with exceptional consistency — delivering a smooth, blemish-free finish that rivals millwork and custom cabinetry. It is also among the most dimensionally stable domestic species, with minimal seasonal movement that helps painted finishes hold their integrity over time. When a painted finish is the goal, no domestic hardwood delivers a cleaner, more consistent result. Poplar gives you a tread that paints beautifully — and stays that way.