What we restore
Treads and risers, landings, nosings, handrails and newel posts. We repair loose or squeaking treads, replace damaged ones with matching stock, and can convert carpeted stairs back to finished wood where the treads are sound.
Matching floors and stairs
If the floors are being refinished at the same time, stairs are sampled and stained with the same batch. If not, we match the existing color on a sample tread before committing.
Two-tone and painted risers
A popular Palm Beach look is stained treads with white painted risers and stringers. We handle both the wood finishing and the paint prep so the lines are crisp.
Working around a staircase
You still need to use the stairs. We finish alternating treads or work in halves so there is always a path, and we use fast-drying finishes on stairs specifically.
Questions about staircases
Can carpeted stairs become wood?
Often yes. Under carpet there is usually a construction-grade tread that can be refinished or capped with a new hardwood tread. We will tell you which after a look.
How long are the stairs out of use?
With alternating-tread finishing, never entirely. Full cure for heavy use takes a few days.
Do you match handrails to floors?
Yes. Rails and newels are stripped, sanded and finished in the same color or a complementary tone if you prefer contrast.