Hardwood Floors June/July 2024

CATEGORY: Best Staircase

Walk On Wood Inc. | Winter Park, Florida

CATEGORY DETAILS: Entries in this category include all types of staircase projects. Submissions may include new installations or overlays, in either a residential or commercial application. The Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association (SMA) judged this category. WHAT MAKES THIS STAIRCASE UNIQUE: Designed to captivate and inspire, this staircase stands in a vacation home’s grand entryway, embodying a fusion of innovation and artistry. The three-story staircase is a testament to precision engineering and planning. Standing 30 feet tall, with 42 stair treads featuring recessed, embedded light tracks and 20 embedded glass panels, its presence commands attention throughout the sprawling 10,000-square-foot residence. Integral to the design is the seamless integration of lighting. Low-voltage wiring was carefully laid during the framing process. The positioning of these tracks was critical, with meticulous attention to symmetry and alignment to ensure a flawless visual experience from every angle.

INSTALLATION METHOD: FLOORING FINISH:

Glue Down Bona Drifast stain special walnut/red mahogany, Bona sealer, Bona Traffic HD Matte Matte Walnut 100

FINISH SHEEN: SPECIES: SQUARE FEET:

The pursuit of symmetry drove every aspect of the staircase’s construction. From the carefully measured reveals and stringers to the alignment of each walnut segment, every detail was executed with more than

1,200 man-hours of craftsmanship.

The finish, achieved through a blend of Bona stains, imbues the solid walnut with a timeless elegance and durability, befitting its grandeur.

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