Stairs Staining & Refinishing Aurora

Family homes need durable stairs. Aurora homes stay busy with kids, activities, daily life. We refinish stairs throughout town. Downtown heritage homes, newer neighborhoods, all types. Most stairs just need refreshing. The wood is fine, the finish is tired. Sand it down, pick your stain color, seal it up. Takes a few days. Costs way less than new stairs. Makes a big difference how your home feels. We work with Aurora families all the time. Know how to keep disruption minimal.

new stairs staining with white stringers and risers

Why Choose Paint Lions For Stairs Staining

In 15 years of painting business we’ve seen it all, from colors not matching at all even though they tried to match it to the floor, to all walls messed up with stain drips and fingerprints.

Why choose Paint Lions for stairs staining? We’re not gonna leave mess behind. Staining stairs not ending with clear coat application it ends with painting, and we finish it the right way. Decided to go with stringers and risers white? Flooring guy who will stain stairs, can definitely do it, will it look professional? Never seen before! Edges looks too thick from too much caulking, paint all over top of tread and total look of stairs is ruined.

I will hire flooring guy to stain my stairs, and painting company to finish with painting part, you might say. True! If you want to spend more, not save.

Experience matters – We have 15 years of experience and have witnessed many poorly executed staining jobs, including colour mismatches, drips, and fingerprints.
Staining requires painting expertise – Properly finishing stairs involves both staining and painting (especially for white stringers and risers), not just applying clear coat.
Flooring professionals may not deliver quality painting – While flooring contractors can stain stairs, their painting work often looks unprofessional with issues like excessive caulking and paint on treads.
Using one company saves money – Hiring separate contractors for staining and painting costs more than using a single painting company that can handle both tasks properly.

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.

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FAQs

In most cases, yes. If the wood is in good shape, we can sand to clean bare wood and apply a darker stain, then protect it with durable clear coats.

We can do just treads, or a full staircase package (treads, risers, and stringers). We’ll recommend what makes sense based on what’s worn and what you want the final look to be.

We recommend waiting until the finish has time to cure properly. It dries fast, but give it about 5 days before heavy traffic, runners, or dragging items across the treads.

Most projects are priced based on the number of steps, plus landings and any repairs. As a quick reference, older stairs are often around $250 per step and new installs are often around $150 per step.

Contact Paint Lions for a custom quote.

Most regular home stairs take about 4–5 days. That allows proper sanding, staining, and enough time between protective coats for a strong finish.

Yes. We can do test areas and sample boards to dial in the look. For precise matching to existing floors, supplier testing can take around 10 business days.

No problem — that’s handled during prep. We remove buildup and level the surface so the stain absorbs evenly and the final finish looks smooth.

Yes — we typically use water-based, low-VOC products and keep ventilation in mind. Most homeowners find it comfortable to stay home during the project.