Staircase & Wood Refinishing in Toronto & the GTA

Staircases and woodwork, brought into this century.

Orange oak railings, dated spindles, risers, treads, built-ins and doors. Sanded properly by hand, then painted or stained so they look built that way.

Foyer staircase with navy wainscoting and dark treads
  • QuoteFree quote after a walkthrough
  • PaintBenjamin MooreSherwin-Williams
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A 1934 Midtown oak staircase, lightened up.

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A 1934 Midtown oak staircase, brought into this centuryOriginal 1934 dark oak woodwork painted white with dark treads.
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How we approach it

A staircase is the first thing people see when they walk in. It deserves the most patience.

Paul Marchesseau
Paul MarchesseauOwner, 25+ years painting, on every job
What’s included
  • Careful sanding and priming
  • Paint, stain or two-tone
  • Built-ins, doors and trim too
  • Dust-controlled prep
How a staircase & wood refinishing job runs

Four steps, no surprises.

No call centre, no salesperson. You deal with Paul from the first message to the final walkthrough.

  1. 01

    Walkthrough & written quote

    Paul comes to see the space, talks colours and sheens with you, and sends you a free quote with a start date.

  2. 02

    Sand & prep

    Railings, spindles and treads are sanded by hand, filled and primed. Floors and walls are protected from dust.

  3. 03

    Finish

    Paint, stain or clear coat in the finish you chose, with drying time between coats so it wears well.

  4. 04

    Final walk & touch-ups

    We walk through together and touch up anything you spot. The job is finished when you are happy with it.

How pricing works

What goes into the price.

Every job is different, so Paul quotes after seeing it, and the quote is free. These are the things that move the number for staircase & wood refinishing.

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  • 01Paint or stainPainting is quicker; matching a stain takes more steps
  • 02How much woodworkRailing and spindles, or risers, stringers and treads too
  • 03Condition of the woodOld finish to strip, dents and gaps to fill
Questions people ask

Staircase & wood refinishing, answered.

★★★★★
“Paul’s team was professional, thorough, responsive, and very hard working. They had some challenging tasks ahead of them: painting dark, intricate wood pieces a much lighter colour, repairing plaster walls, and removing wallpaper and patching and sanding the walls before painting. They ensured all surfaces were properly prepared, thus ensuring superior results. We were very pleased with the transformation of the family home.”
Larissa Ciupka · Homeowner · Google
Can you paint an oak staircase white?

Yes, it is one of our most common jobs. Oak needs a good sand and the right primer so the grain and tannins don’t bleed through.

Can you match a stain to new floors?

Yes. On one Toronto staircase we took natural wood to white, then matched the stain to brand-new flooring in a two-step process.

Paul Marchesseau

Send Paul a few photos.

A couple of photos and a sentence about what you want is plenty to start. Text, email, or fill out a quick request.

Talk soon, Paul
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