Starting Steps

Is your staircase boring or extraordinary? Nothing dresses up a stairway like a starting step. These beautiful curving steps invite you to enter your grand staircase.

When choosing your starting step it is important to know which newel post you intend to mount on it. The standard sized starting step is usually used with an over the post balustrade system and most often utilizes a volute. The larger starting step is often used in conjunction with a box newel to really set your stairway apart from the crowd. At StairPartsUSA.com we realize that you might have questions about choosing the right stair parts for your home, and we are here to help.

Our American hand-crafted starting steps are the perfect beginning to your dream stairway. Other companies offer starting steps, but we specialize in the very finest in quality. Our American quality stair parts are affordable, and you'll be happy you selected the very best! Isn't the focal point of your new home worth just a few dollars more? We offer both double-ended and single-ended starting steps in American Cherry, Brazilian Cherry, Hickory, Maple, Red Oak, White Oak, and other species by request.


Unlike may of our competitors, our starting steps include the curved molding; we do not charge extra for it. This is just another way that StairPartsUSA.com brings you more value for your money.

Many builders and contractors that call us are uncertain of which starting step to choose. Right-Hand or Left-Hand, which one should you choose? "Right Hand" or "Left Hand" is determined by facing the stairway from the bottom and looking up. The "notch" dimension is used. The notch is often called the "TC or throat cut. It does not include the rounded end of the step. If you have questions about how to choose the right starting step for your application, give us a call. We'd love to help.

If you choose our American hand-crafted starting steps, you will not be disappointed. Our American craftsmen create stair parts that will remind you more of furniture than construction products.

Read more about our beautifully and expertly crafted starting steps on our blog.

A Simple Step to Impress – The Importance of the Starting Step
Take your staircase from boring to extraordinary with a simple starter step. The central staircase in your home should greet you with elegance and character and make a grand statement. Investing in a beautiful starting step is a great way...