The present invention relates to a stair element for a stair tread, comprising: a tread surface, a nose surface which in an orientation of use extends substantially downward relative to the tread surface, and a covering comprising a decorative visual layer, wherein: the decorative visual layer extends continuously from at least a part of the tread surface onto the nose surface and wherein the decorative visual layer has substantially a continuous finish over a transition between the tread surface and the nose surface.