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42-in x 7.5-in x 0.34-in Primed Poplar Wood Stair Riser

Ratings & Reviews for RetroRiser 42-in x 7.5-in x 0.34-in Primed Poplar Wood Stair Riser

4.4
112
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 4.4 out of 5
112 Reviews


88% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The product received mixed reviews. Many found the risers to be of good quality and easy to install and paint, appreciating the pre-primed finish and ability to cut them to size. However, a significant number reported issues with warping and cupping, which made installation difficult and resulted in an uneven final appearance. Some recommended spending more for higher-quality solid wood risers instead. While the product works well for some, the widespread reports of warping suggest potential quality control concerns.

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112 Customer Reviews

Barber

Would Recommend

Quality product

March 30, 2025
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Sanded and put 2 coats of oil base paint on it, i.

Would Recommend

Looks great

January 26, 2025
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Plan on cupped risers

Would Recommend

The riser is primed and ready to paint. It is easy to cut and fit to the existing stairs. I rated it low because every piece (12) was cupped making installation challenging.

November 18, 2024
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much better than MDF, and good price.

Would Recommend

Works as expected. many bad reviews are about warp, actually that's a very normal/natural thing when you paint a wood board, you can search "how to fix wrapped board" on youtube, it's easy to resolve. after i painted them, all wrapped, then i fixed them all.

October 25, 2024
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Slim Pickens

Would Recommend

Had to Pick through the pile to find good ones. No policy to discount ones with blemishes. Other then that good experience

September 29, 2024
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Warped

Would Not Recommend

Warped. 9 of the panels were warped and had to be thrown away. Looked like a great product but not a great result.

June 24, 2024
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Response from Product Specialist

We apologize for the bad experience and appreciate your feedback. Please return any of the product that didn't meet your expectations back to th...

Product SpecialistJune 25, 2024

EastCoast-EverTrue

Terrible

Would Not Recommend

all warped and cupped that are in stock. junk...

May 17, 2024
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Response from Lowe's Product Specialist

We're sorry you had a poor experience. Please call our customer service team at 800-445-6937 so we learn more about your experience and help make...

Lowe's Product SpecialistMay 19, 2024

EastCoast-EverTrue

Worked great my first time using these

Would Recommend

We used these as risers for my daughter's staircase. They were easy to cut, paint and install. I recommend them.

April 13, 2024
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Response from Lowe's Product Specialist

salsamanp, thanks for the 5 star rating and taking the time to write a review! We appreciate your business! Read More

Lowe's Product SpecialistApril 16, 2024

EastCoast-EverTrue

good budget stairs risers

Would Recommend

we got these risers for our stairs make over. most of them came in undamaged condition. happy with product.

March 28, 2024
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