Staircase Refinishing
in Vaughan
Restore worn or dated hardwood stairs — or convert carpet — into a stunning Vaughan focal point. Dust-contained sanding, custom staining, and honest per-step pricing across Woodbridge, Maple and all of Vaughan.
$125
per step refinish
$185
per step recapping
FREE
in-home assessment
Staircase refinishing in Vaughan — what does it cost?
Staircase refinishing in Vaughan costs $125 per step to sand and restain existing solid-hardwood treads, or $185 per step to recap with new hardwood when the treads can't be saved. A typical 13-step Vaughan refinish runs about $1,625, finished in 1–2 days and custom-stained to match your floors.
Why Vaughan Homes Refinish Their Stairs
Vaughan has a wide mix of housing ages, and that shapes the right stair fix. Established Woodbridge and Maple homes from the 1980s and early 1990s were often built with genuine solid-oak staircases — treads that have simply gone dull, scratched, or dated with a yellowed finish. Those don't need to be replaced; they need to be sanded and restained, which is the most affordable stair upgrade we offer at $125/step.
Refinishing brings a tired staircase back to life for a fraction of a rebuild. We use HEPA-filtered dust-contained sanding, custom-match the stain to your floors with test patches on your actual stairs, and finish with 2–3 coats of commercial-grade polyurethane. Most Vaughan refinishes are done in one to two days plus drying.
Newer Vellore Village, Patterson and Kleinburg builds usually have plywood or MDF treads under carpet instead — those can't be sanded, so we recap with new hardwood at $185/step. On the railing, about 9 in 10 Vaughan customers keep and refinish what they have rather than replacing it. We tell you exactly which path your stairs need at the free in-home visit.
Refinish or Recap?
If your existing treads are solid hardwood in sound shape, we sand and restain them — the most affordable option at $125/step. If the treads are plywood, MDF, or too worn to save, we recap with brand-new hardwood at $185/step. We tell you which one your stairs need at the free visit.
Refinish (Sand & Restain)
Keep the solid-wood treads you have. $125/step — most affordable.
Recap (New Treads)
New hardwood over the structure when the treads can't be saved. $185/step.
Railings: 9 in 10 customers keep and refinish the existing railing to match — new pickets/posts optional.
Our Refinishing Process
Dust-contained sanding, custom staining, and professional-grade finishes across Vaughan.
Free Assessment
We inspect your stairs, check wood condition, and discuss your vision — stain colour, finish, railing options.
Detailed Quote
Transparent per-step pricing. No surprises — you know exactly what it costs before we start.
Prep & Sand
HEPA-filtered dust-contained sanding. Work area sealed and isolated. Old finish stripped, wood smoothed and prepped.
Stain & Finish
Custom stain colour matched to your floors. 2-3 coats of commercial-grade polyurethane.
Final Walkthrough
We review every step and riser with you. Not satisfied? We fix it before we leave.
Vaughan Refinishing Pricing
Per-step pricing. No hidden fees. A typical 13-step refinish runs about $1,625.
Stair Tread Refinishing (Sand & Restain)
Existing solid hardwood in good condition
$125/step
New Straight Treads (Recapping)
When treads can't be saved — includes labour & material
$185/step
New Pie / Triangle / Bullnose Steps
Specialty step shapes
$225/step
Refinish Railing (sand & restain)
9 in 10 keep & refinish the existing railing
$25/lf
New Iron Pickets
Modernise the railing, material included
$25/piece installed
New Posts (3¼")
When posts are replaced rather than refinished
$150/post
All prices in CAD. Final quote provided after the free in-home assessment. Includes furniture protection.
Staircase Refinishing Across Vaughan
Our stair crew refinishes staircases across every Vaughan neighbourhood, from the established homes of Woodbridge and Maple to the newer subdivisions in Vellore Village, Patterson and Kleinburg.
Our Staircase Work
Real staircase refinishing and renovation projects by our crew.
Flexible Financing Available
From $65/month on approved credit · No prepayment penalty · Instant decision
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about staircase refinishing in Vaughan
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Free In-Home Measurement
Book a free stair assessment and quote in Vaughan
Ready to Refinish Your Vaughan Staircase?
Book a free in-home assessment. We'll inspect your stairs, show you stain samples, and provide a detailed quote.