Stairs Staining & Refinishing King City

Estate homes have serious staircases. Grand entries, wide treads, heavy use from big families. We refinish stairs throughout King City and King Township. Lots of custom builds on acreage with impressive wood stairs. Oak, maple, sometimes exotic woods. These homes deserve proper craftsmanship. Most stairs just need refinishing, not replacing. Sand them smooth, apply quality stain, finish them right. Country properties mean dust and traffic from outdoor life. We use durable products that handle it. Takes longer with bigger staircases but worth doing properly. Makes a huge statement when guests walk in.

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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

Most homeowners prefer a subtle sheen that looks clean but isn’t overly glossy. We’ll recommend the best option based on your lighting, stair wood, and how you want the finish to look day-to-day.

Yes. We plan containment, ventilation, and access based on your layout. We’ll explain how the process works in an open space so you know what to expect each day.

Light use is often possible quickly, but cleaning should wait until the coating firms up. We usually recommend avoiding wet cleaning for several days while the finish reaches full strength.

We often estimate based on the number of steps and the amount of prep required. As a general reference, older stairs are often around $250 per step and new installs are often around $150 per step, but we confirm once we see the staircase condition.

Contact Paint Lions for a custom quote.

It depends on the wood condition and the finish system, but most stair projects include stain plus multiple protective coats. That’s part of why the timeline is typically about 4–5 days.

Yes. We can adjust stain tone (warmer, cooler, lighter, or darker) using sample options. If a close floor match is needed, supplier testing can take around 10 business days.

Glue can block stain penetration and create patchy spots. We remove residues during prep so the colour soaks in evenly and the stairs look consistent.

We typically use water-based, low-VOC products and keep airflow in mind during the job. We’ll also share simple guidelines for ventilation and safe use while the finish dries.