Aurora
Chamfered posts with decorative black balusters
The custom posts have chamfered tops without separate caps. Decorative accents are spaced more sparsely on the upper guard and stair run.
Strataline · Aurora, Ontario
Curved Stair Renovation in Aurora
Keep the curves. Resolve the treads, railings and landings together. In this Aurora renovation, a carpeted multi-level staircase became a coordinated oak stair without losing its original shape.
Featured project · Aurora, Ontario
How We Modernized a Curved Staircase in Aurora
We fitted red-oak tread caps, replaced the spindles, hand-shaped a railing curl and matched the two ends of the first step.
What was there before
Carpet covered the curved flights, wood spindles enclosed the stair, and the leading step and railing ends did not match from side to side.
What remained
The existing curved staircase structure remained after assessment. Suitable handrail and post elements were retained or modified for the new system.
Work completed
Red-oak caps, white risers and black metal balusters replaced the old visible finish. A handmade railing curl and matching bullnose returns corrected the entrance details.
Planning the work
The flights, upper guards and approximately 600 square feet of new marble flooring were planned together. Protection and source extraction supported the work inside the occupied home.
The result
Dark treads, white risers and slimmer balusters now carry the same rhythm from the entrance through the upper landings.
More Aurora work
Further projects and staircase details.
Choose the scope
Start with what your staircase needs.
See the stair renovation overview, then compare the work that fits your existing wood, railing and floor transitions.
Refinish existing wood
Assess sound wood, remove the old coating and develop a stain beside the surrounding floor.
Fit hardwood tread caps
Review the underlying stair before fitting new hardwood surfaces, nosings and risers.
Plan the railing
Review posts, handrails, balusters and landing guards as one connected installation.
FAQ
Planning stair work in Aurora
Can a curved Aurora staircase be capped without rebuilding it?
The featured project retained its curved structure after assessment and received individually fitted red-oak caps. Photos of every flight and landing help start the discussion; the existing support, tread shapes and transitions still need inspection before capping is specified.
Should I include the upper guard and leading step in the quote?
Yes. On this job, the railing continued through the upper guards, and the leading step needed matching bullnose returns. Include both rail ends, the first step and each landing in your photographs so those details appear in the written scope.
How was dust managed around the occupied home?
The Aurora project used protection, organized material staging and source extraction during preparation. Tell us which rooms and stair routes must remain accessible so the work area and drying periods can be planned with your household.
For an initial review, include your city or postal-code area, tread and riser count, landing details and the finish you want. Use the form to describe the project, or text staircase photographs showing the full stair, railing, surrounding floor and damaged areas. Access and assessment scheduling are confirmed for your address.