A More Open Hallway and Lighter Staircase in Caledon
A decorative column removed, starting posts moved onto the step and red oak stained to match new white oak flooring.
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Staircase & Railing Portfolio
These stair projects explain how existing conditions, tread systems, stain matching, railings and occupied-home logistics shape the finished result.
PROJECT STORIES
Real work and the decisions behind it.
Supporting work · Painted ceiling texture removal and smooth ceiling finishing
Heavy Painted Ceiling Texture Removed in Stouffville
A stubborn painted finish sanded back, skim coated and painted smooth, with the furniture, floors and staircase protected throughout.
Supporting work · Stair capping and birdcage railing installation
A Lighter-Looking Central Staircase in Burlington
New tread caps and birdcage railings updated both flights of a staircase that stood at the centre of an open-plan home.
Supporting work · Maple flooring installation, stair capping and railing installation
From Carpet to Maple Floors & Capped Stairs in Bradford
Deteriorating carpet replaced with dark maple flooring, matching stair caps and a clean, shoe-free connection between the landing balusters and new nosing.
Supporting work · Engineered maple flooring installation and staircase refinishing
Engineered Maple Floors & Refinished Stairs in Bolton
New flooring, a raised stair nosing and satin-black balusters brought this Bolton floor-and-staircase renovation together.
Supporting work · Doorway widening, staircase reconstruction and interior renovation
Wider Doorways & Staircase Renovation in King City
A wider foyer layout, rebuilt lower steps and custom railing brought the dining room and sitting room together.
Supporting work · Stair capping and custom railing work
Stair Capping & Custom Oak Details in Thornhill
A squared starting step, new red-oak caps and a custom eight-foot post brought the staircase into line with the existing floor.
Supporting work · Popcorn ceiling removal, pot-light installation, stair refinishing and matching door refinishing
Smooth Ceilings, Refinished Stairs & Matching Doors in Forest Hill
See a Forest Hill home updated with dust-free popcorn removal, new pot lights, refinished stairs and matching doors, with furniture and artwork left in place.
Supporting work · Staircase refinishing with post and spindle replacement
From Honey Oak to an All-Dark Staircase in Pickering
From honey oak to dark-stained treads, risers and stringers. See this Pickering staircase transformation with new posts and satin-black spindles.
Supporting work · Complete home renovation across the kitchen, bathrooms, staircase and interior finishes
Complete Home Renovation in Georgetown
Tour a complete Georgetown home renovation with an expanded kitchen, four bathrooms, a restored oak staircase, new flooring, modern trim and whole-home painting.
Supporting work · Heritage and institutional staircase restoration
150+ Year-Old Heritage Staircase Restoration for York General Hospital
See how Strataline restored two staircases in a Toronto heritage building more than 150 years old, preserving original wood during its conversion for modern medical use.
Supporting work · Interior handrail correction, bilateral stair support and exterior aluminum railing
Bilateral Handrails & Exterior Accessibility Railing in Fort Erie
See how Strataline corrected an existing handrail, added bilateral stair support and installed low-maintenance aluminum railing for a Fort Erie OT project.
Supporting work · Residential accessibility handrail and finish matching
Discreet Accessibility Handrail for a Toronto Home
See how Strataline added discreet support at one Toronto entrance step by matching a new accessibility handrail to the home's existing stair profile and stain.
How We Refinished an Etobicoke Staircase and Replaced the Railing
An Etobicoke staircase refinished with dark treads and landings, white risers and stringers, and a new railing with square posts and balusters.
Supporting work · Connected ceiling, hardwood flooring, staircase and painting renovation
Coordinating Smooth Ceilings, Hardwood Floors and a Curved Staircase
See how Strataline coordinated popcorn ceiling removal, smooth ceiling finishing, hardwood installation and a complete stair transformation under one dust-controlled renovation.
The “Piano Stairs” Transformation in Kleinburg
See how Strataline transformed a Kleinburg staircase with a dramatic dark-and-white finish, detailed stair work and coordinated railing renovation.
From Worn Carpet to Oak: A Dust-Controlled Stair Renovation in Richmond Hill
See how Strataline converted a carpeted Richmond Hill staircase to oak treads, white risers and new railings using dust-controlled methods and waterborne finishes.
Supporting work · Connected staircase, railing, ceiling and flooring renovation
Opening Up an Oakville Home With a New Railing, Smooth Ceilings and Coordinated Floors
See how Strataline opened up an Oakville interior with a custom stair railing, hardwood and tile flooring, smooth ceilings and 20-foot popcorn ceiling removal.
Supporting work · Complete basement finishing and space planning
How We Turned an 800 Sq. Ft. Basement Into a Complete Living Space
See how Strataline transformed an 800 sq. ft. basement with a bedroom, custom kitchen, bathroom, laundry, oak stairs, built-in workspace and carefully planned living area.
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