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Stair Refinishing Contractor in Vaughan, Toronto & GTA

Stair refinishing contractor in Vaughan, Toronto, Woodbridge, and across the GTA. We sand, stain, and restore existing hardwood stairs using a dust-controlled process—delivering a clean, durable, high-end finish without full replacement. Most projects are completed in 2–5 days in finished homes.

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For homes, condos, and occupied spaces

Staircase refinishing in Vaughan with curved oak stairs shown before and after.

Why homeowners choose staircase refinishing

Stair Refinishing Contractor in Vaughan & Toronto

We provide professional stair refinishing in Vaughan, Toronto, and across the GTA, restoring worn wood staircases with a clean, dust-controlled process. From sanding and stain matching to final finishing, we transform existing stairs without full replacement.

Dust-controlled process for finished homes

We work with containment, protection, and dust extraction so your home stays cleaner and more livable throughout the project. Installed cleanly in finished homes — not like a construction site.

Upgrade the look without rebuilding

If the staircase structure is sound, refinishing gives you a completely updated appearance without the cost and disruption of full replacement.

Stain matched to your floors

We custom match stain to coordinate with existing hardwood, trim, and interior finishes for a result that feels intentional.

High-impact visual upgrade

A refinished staircase changes the first impression of the home and often becomes one of the most noticeable upgrades in the space.

Our staircase refinishing process

Protection and containment

Floors, walls, and surrounding finishes are protected before work begins. We set the project up to work cleanly in occupied homes.

Dust-free staircase sanding with Festool equipment.

Sanding to a clean base

We remove old finish and surface wear to expose clean wood so the new stain and topcoats bond properly and look consistent.

Staircase wood repair detail before refinishing.

Repairs and detail correction

Worn areas, imperfections, and damaged spots are corrected before staining so the final finish looks smooth and uniform rather than patched.

Finished staircase with dark stain after refinishing.

Stain and protective finish

Once preparation is complete, stain is adjusted to the right tone and protected with durable finish coats built for daily stair traffic.

Real work in real homes

Staircase refinishing work in progress during railing and staircase updates.

Work in progress

These photos show the staircase during the job. Careful preparation and detail work are what make the finished result look clean and consistent.

Mid-project staircase refinishing structure and fitting.

Mid-project quality control

From structure and fitting to finishing details, we treat the staircase like a focal point rather than a quick cosmetic touch-up.

Traditional oak staircase refinishing in Vaughan after restoration.

Before-and-after impact

The difference between worn stairs and a properly refinished staircase is immediate. Better colour, cleaner lines, and a stronger overall impression.

Typical staircase refinishing cost

Standard staircase

$3,500 - $6,500

Straight or single-turn staircases with standard refinishing scope.

Sanding
Stain
Protective finish

Large or curved staircase

$6,500 - $10,000

Curved layouts, larger foyers, and more complex stair configurations.

Sanding
Stain
Protective finish

Refinishing with upgrades

$8,000 - $15,000

For staircases that combine refinishing with broader visual or structural upgrades.

Refinishing
Railings
Repairs
Added components

What our clients are saying

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Richmond Hill

John Seigel

5 stars out of 5

The popcorn removal was excellent and a very clean process. They also transformed our stairs from boring oak to a much more modern look. They handled repainting of the whole house and replacement of old tile floors with a beautiful new one. There were many additional small tasks which they handled very well. They have design skills if you need them. The house looks great. Very talented and reliable people. I should also say...

Newmarket

Virginia Coppola

5 stars out of 5

Maxim at Strataline did a very professional job in removing our hallway popcorn/stucco ceiling. The end result was a completely smooth surface and not only that, they totally sealed off the area so absolutely no dust penetrated other areas of the house. Maxim also installed wainscoting and trim work throughout the hallway, stairwell and landing. We would highly recommend their workmanship with very little disruption to the home.

Thornhill

D Kruger

5 stars out of 5

Max of Strataline Inc. did an exceptional job creating 1) a custom inside railing for a winding grand staircase and 2) installing outdoor railings. He even used a 3D printer to create a custom handle for an outdoor railing that had to be installed on a slight diagonal. Max is punctual, neat and very professional. We will be hiring him for additional projects.

Mississauga

Maggie and Scott

5 stars out of 5

We’re really happy with how everything turned out. The ceilings look completely smooth now, and the whole process was much cleaner than we expected. Max and his team were professional, showed up when they said they would, and paid attention to the details. It made a big difference in how the house feels.

Burlington

Jefferson Grove

5 stars out of 5

The stair renovation experience was straightforward from start to finish. Communication was clear, the work was done on schedule, and there were no surprises. You can tell Max cares about doing things properly. The finished result speaks for itself, very clean, very sharp.

Markham

Lyn Litvack

5 stars out of 5

Max was great to work with—very knowledgeable and easy to deal with. He walked us through the options and helped us make the right decisions for the staircase. The end result looks fantastic and fits the space perfectly. You can tell the work was done with care.

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