Stairs staining is necessary for new stairs to protect the wood and bring out its natural beauty. We also refinish old stairs by sanding, staining, and sealing them for a fresh, clean look. Our railing staining service ensures everything matches and looks complete. At Paint Lions, we focus on solid prep, smooth finishes, and long-lasting results.

New Stairs Staining

Staining stairs enhances the natural beauty of wood and gives it an irresistible appeal. Paint Lions offers professional stair staining services for new staircases. Our team has an eye for detail and never loses sight of your vision. Crown your new staircase in your custom home or addition with beautiful staining that seals the deal.

Stairs Refinishing

Scratches and dents are signs of a well-worn staircase. As time goes on, staining colour fades and imperfections begin to stand out more. Paint Lions will give your staircase the attention it needs with outstanding staircase refinishing that renews its appeal and protects the wood from further damage.

Stair Staining Procedures

First, whether dealing with new or old stairs, we need to take a floor sample to the stain manufacturer to match the stain color. This process takes up to 10 business days.

We start by carefully removing any protective coverings and staples your stairs. Next, we sweep and clean the stairs, making sure it’s free of any dirt and debris. Then we fill all dents and damages on your staircase with wood filler to ensure a smooth surface.

We use a dustless system for sanding along with a palm sander connected to our vacuum to sand the stairs and nosings. This step is crucial to smooth out any rough areas and remove any water or stains.

This part starts with staining the stairs and to achieve the best results, we make sure to follow the wood grain. After the stain is dry, we apply the first coat of varnish evenly across the stairs. Once the first coat is dry, we sand the surface to ensure a smooth finish, then clean off any dust.
Lastly, we apply a second even coat of varnish to protect and finish the stairs.

For existing old stairs, the refinishing procedures follow a similar process. We start by removing the railings and pickets. Next, the old finish is sanded down to bare wood then we follow the same staining and varnishing process.

FAQs

We use water-based varnish for staircase staining because it dries faster and is odourless unlike oil-based varnish. At the end, both types of varnish do produce the same quality results.

With Paint Lions, you can actually walk on the stairs the same day. We always apply the stain a couple of hours before homeowners need to use the stairs.

It takes 1 hour for the stair varnish to dry and takes 5 days for the varnish to be 100% cured.

For existing old stairs, it costs approx. $250 per step. For newly installed staircases, it costs approx. $150 per step.

Contact Paint Lions for a custom quote.

It takes approx. 4 to 5 days to stain regular home stairs.