Staircase Painting and Staining
Painting and Staining Staircases in Toronto for 36 Years
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As painting contractors for more than thirty years, we know that there is a huge need for staircase painting, staining as well as staircase refinishing. That’s why we include it in our services! Staircases are one of the most used parts of your home.
The stairs themselves are the first part to get damaged or worn out, causing inconsistency and a bad look for the treads. These problems are even more obvious if your stairs are stained, in which case, there will be worn out patches in the middle where most of the traffic occurs. If that’s not bad enough, the risers, stringers, nosing, and pickets are often banged and worn out as well. For all of these reasons and more, you should allow Home Painters Toronto to come in and take care of your staircase painting, staining and refinishing!
Home Painters Toronto
Staircase Painting, Staining and Refinishing
ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Whether or not you decide to have your staircase be a standout piece by using it to express some personality or you want it to seamlessly blend in with your decor, a well maintained and beautiful staircase painting or staircase refinishing can only work to add value to your home. Home Painters Toronto will handle everything from updating the stairs themselves as well as the handles, posts and treads. We’ll handle everything staircase related for you!
Important to notice, although we will provide different costs, at Home Painters Toronto, staircase painting starts at $2,495 + HST and staircase staining starts at $2,995 +HST. So what can you do if you have a smaller project? Well, consider bundling other painting, carpentry or handyman services to expand your project and get a better price.
Approximate prices for staircase painting
- Small to medium houses: $2,500 to $4,000 + HST
- Medium to large houses: $3,500 to $7,500 + HST
- Large to XL houses: $7,000 to $10,000+ + HST
Approximate prices for staircase staining
- Small to medium houses: $3,500 to $5,000 + HST
- Medium to large houses: $5,000 to $8,000 + HST
- Large to XL houses: $8,000 to $10,000+ + HST
Yes, we include up to 5 colours of paint (stain in this case), also all the materials to protect and prepare the walls, handrails or floors as well as labour are included.
Usually yes, painters can do it for you but that will add on the hours of your project and it will increase your overall estimate. But!, if there’s any oversized furniture that you cannot move on your own, it’s normally ok to ask them to give you a hand to move it a bit to allow them to paint.
Approximate completion times for staircase painting
- Small to medium houses: 5 to 8 business days
- Medium to large houses: 7 to 9 business days
- Large to XL houses: 8 to 10 business days
Approximate completion times for staircase staining
- Small to medium houses: 3 to 5 business days
- Medium to large houses: 4 to 8 business days
- Large to XL houses: 7 to 10 business days
Most jobs will take 2 and 5 days. But if your in a rush, inquire about our 1 or 2 day painting services.
We can suggest some of the most popular colours to get you started from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams. If you really need help, one of our experts can come to help you pick colours.
The project will be completed by our in-house painters, who are all experienced and professionally trained (and not subcontractors).
What could affect the price of stairs painting/staining?
• Difficulty to reach (strange corners that require special machinery to get to).
• How soon you want it done, and how fast you need it done. Consider that if you’re in a rush and your painting company has a busy week they might need to pay for extra hours or even move or cancel a job, and that could increase the price.
• Tied to the previous point, if you have a flexible schedule you can take advantage of a low season like the end of winter or the end of summer to get it done probably at a better rate.
• The size of the job. The more work you give to your painting company, the lower the per-unit cost. How does this make sense? Well, some materials are cheaper by volume but also, moving around less or spending more time at one job decreases all the logistics and prep work.
• Number of colours: if you can keep it to 5 colours or under, you will not see a price increase. The reason? there’s less difficulty to do the job and less paint or stain waste.
• Different types of paint can increase the cost. We use high-quality Sherwin Williams or Benjamin Moore paint so you can rest assured you’re well covered. Nevertheless, if you want something very specific or ultra-premium that can potentially increase the price.
• Payment terms (i.e. Visa vs e-transfer). A lot of clients like to use their credit cards for many reasons, however, these payments come with a fee that increases the overall price.
• The amount of preparation involved. (i.e. isolating to avoid painting undesired areas, removing plants, covering and taping). We normally don’t move your furniture and personal belongings so if you need help with that we can do it but it will add more time to the process and will increase the bill. (TIP: we can help on the spot to move some really large furniture, so don’t get hurt trying to do that and as long as it’s a fast move we’ll just do it for you!)
• Heights: we need to bring scaffolding and assembling and disassembling will add time, thus increasing the price
STAIRCASE PAINTING AND STAINING SERVICES GALLERY
Are you ready now for some staircase refinishing? If so, here is what to do:
FREE QUOTE
Contact us by phone or email and we will respond in lightning speed!
Our staircase refinishing expert will show up on time and assess your needs. We will provide you with a detailed estimate on the spot or shortly thereafter.
PREPARATION
Once we book the job, we will work out an ideal start date, give an approximate completion date, confirm paint or stain colours and sort out your preferred means of payment.
On the first day of the job, we will go over the scope details and colours once again and address any other concerns you may have.
REGULAR UPDATES
Staircase refinishing can often last multiple days, so we will give you updates as to what is going on and let you know when you can step on the stairs and when to stay off them as well as other pertinent details about the job.
QUALITY CHECK
Once we are complete, we do a full walk-through with you.
Remember, we do not consider a job complete until you are 100% satisfied. We aren’t happy unless you’re happy!
We are so confident in our staircase refinishing and staircase painting and staining that we offer a ‘lifetime warranty’ on interior services!
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MORE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Is it better to stain or paint a staircase?
When considering painting vs. staining the stair treads, the best option is to paint the risers and stain the treads. The stainer will protect the heavily-used treads while the paint will bring a refreshed, stylish look to the risers which aren’t stepped on.
2. How much does it cost to stain a staircase?
Whether you choose to paint or stain your stair, you can expect to pay anywhere from $90 to $450 to work on an average 12- to 13-step stairway.
3. How do you paint and stain new stairs?
If you are looking to also paint and stain your stairs you can follow these steps:
- I first had to fill in all the nail holes in the treads. …
- Start my staining all the treads. …
- Let the stain dry for 24 hours. …
- You can re-coat your polyurethane every 4 hours. …
- Once you get to the third layer, this will be the last.
4. What is the best stain for stairs?
A good place to start is Manns Classic Pine Stain. It’s a highly versatile, water-based wood stain that can be inter-mixed or diluted with water to achieve an almost unlimited number of colours and shades. The depth and intensity of the colour can be made darker/stronger by applying more coats.
5. Is it worth painting stairs?
A painted staircase makes it easier to protect against tear and wear because the paint will expose any scratches before they get worse and become too costly to fix. If you are renovating your house, you cannot afford to leave out the stairs because painting or staining them will give your home a brand-new look.
6. What makes a staircase expensive?
Labor is a significant component of the overall cost of building a staircase. The complexity of the staircase design, the number of stairs and the materials used all impact the amount of labor required
7. How many coats of stain should you put on stairs?
Add additional coats if you want a deeper, darker finish.
If you like the look, move on to sealing the stain. Or, if desired, add another coat of stain using the same process as before. You can add 3-4 total coats if you wish. Remember to keep wiping away the excess stain 5-15 minutes after application.
8. How much is it to paint a staircase?
On average, painting a stairway or foyer costs $2 to $6 per square feet. Without considering paint type and assuming hallway measurements of 12 feet by 12 feet, or 144 square feet, here are some examples of different project specifications and the costs associated with them.
9. Can I paint over old paint on stairs?
You can paint over painted wood, but depending on the age or your stairs, you might need to strip old paint back first. You can do this with a paint stripper or by sanding, but use caution as old paint may be lead-based. Vacuum and wipe away all dirt, dust, and wood filings.
10. How long before you can walk on stained stairs?
Keep off the steps as much as you can for at least 24 hours after the last coat, after this time, walk up and down them with socks on only. After 72 hours, they will be cured enough to walk on as usual. If you need to use the staircase, consider doing polyurethaning every other step.
11. Do I need to sand stairs before painting?
It’s generally advised to sand a staircase before painting it as the result will look more professional and smoother. ‘It is always best to sand a staircase beforehand using some medium grade (120-grit) sandpaper,’ says Jimmy Englezos, senior brand manager from Ronseal.
12. What is the difference between stain and varnish stairs?
Wood stains and dyes do not seal the timber, so to protect the staircase components from wear and tear you will have to apply varnish, oil or wax on top.
13. Should I paint my stairs gloss or matt?
Semi-gloss paint is one of the best options when it comes to floor and stair paints because it’s incredibly durable and looks great even when faced with heavy foot traffic. Some people opt for eggshell or matt finishes as these too are able to withstand foot traffic and general wear and tear to a high degree.
14. What is the best painting for staircase?
It is highly recommended to use specially formulated floor paint for wood stair treads, scuff-resistant paint for stair risers and stairwell walls, and durable, alkyd interior paint for the handrail and balusters.
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WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE FROM OTHER PAINTING COMPANIES?
speed
– We are open 7 days a week
– We offer ‘same day pricing’ estimates
– We can schedule house painters for your project within 1-2 business days or sooner
– Moreover, we also offer ‘one or two day’ painting services
Payment Flexibility
– We offer no interest payment plans
– Also, we offer ‘no fee’ credit card payments
– Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, E-transfers, Cheque, or Cash
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– We are a full-service painting company
– Professional painting, carpentry and handyman services
– We offer specialty niche painting services such as professional kitchen and vanity cabinet spraying, exterior brick staining, faux painting, and much more!
Reliability
– 36 years of proven industry experience
– 1200+ raving online reviews
– 17,000+ satisfied clients
– #1 rated painter on HomeStars, winner 8 times and 6 years in a row!
Security
– The best warranties in the industry:
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– 3 year warranty on exterior painting
-15 year warranty on brick staining
– 5 year warranty on cabinet spraying
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Our friendly, professional painters have decades of experience in transforming homes like yours!
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