Staircase Components Quiz

Which component of a staircase is the horizontal part that you step on?

What is the vertical part of a step called?

Which component is the top rail of a staircase that you hold onto?

What is the term for the decorative framework under the stairs?

Which part of the staircase is the vertical support for the handrail?

What is the name of the horizontal edge of a step that projects beyond the riser?

Which component is the main vertical post at the end of a staircase?

What is the term for the sloped line that follows the nosing of the treads?

Which part of the staircase is the flat area at the top or bottom of the stairs?

What is the name of the component that covers the edge of the string?