Hardwood Stair Refinishing

Professional sanding, staining, and finishing for hardwood stairs and steps, restoring worn wood and creating a finished appearance that complements your hardwood floors.

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Hardwood Stair Restoration

Restore the Hardwood Stairs That Connect Your Home

Hardwood stairs receive concentrated daily traffic and can show wear differently than the surrounding floors. Professional stair refinishing removes the existing worn surface and allows the wood to be sanded, stained when desired, and protected with a new finish.

Hardwood Stair & Step Finishing

The appropriate process depends on whether the stairs are existing hardwood being refinished or new hardwood steps requiring their initial finishing system.

Existing Stair Refinishing

Existing hardwood steps can be professionally sanded to remove the old finish and prepare the wood for a new finishing system.

Stain & Color

When stain is selected, the hardwood steps are professionally prepared and stained to coordinate with the flooring and overall design of the home.

New Hardwood Steps

New unfinished hardwood steps can be sanded, stained, and finished to create a coordinated transition with the surrounding hardwood flooring.

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Hardwood Stair Refinishing Process

This project shows the transformation of an existing hardwood staircase through the principal stages of the refinishing process.

Hardwood stair refinishing before sanding and refinishing

01 — Before

Hardwood stair refinishing after sanding

02 — Sanding

Stain application during hardwood stair refinishing

03 — Stain Application

Hardwood staircase after professional sanding staining and refinishing

04 — Final Result

Professional Process

Our Hardwood Stair Refinishing Process

Sanding

The existing finish is carefully removed and the hardwood surface is prepared for the new finishing system.

Detail Preparation

Edges, corners, and stair details are prepared carefully because stairs require more detailed work than open floor areas.

Stain or Natural Finish

Depending on the project, the hardwood can remain natural or receive stain to coordinate with the surrounding floor.

Protective Finish

Professional finish coats are applied to protect the hardwood and complete the refinishing system.

New Hardwood Stairs

Finishing New Hardwood Steps

New unfinished hardwood stairs also require professional surface preparation, stain when selected, and protective finish coats. This project shows the progression from unfinished wood to the completed staircase.

New hardwood stairs before stain and finishing

Unfinished Hardwood

Stain Applied

New hardwood stairs after stain and final protective finish

Final Finish

New Hardwood Steps

Coordinating New Steps With Existing Hardwood

When new hardwood steps are incorporated into an existing hardwood flooring project, the finishing process can help create a coordinated transition between the staircase and surrounding wood floor. Wood species, grain, age, and existing floor color can influence the final appearance.

New hardwood stair steps finished to match the existing hardwood floor

Stair Refinishing as Part of Your Hardwood Flooring Project

Hardwood stairs are often refinished together with adjoining hardwood floors so the overall project can be coordinated in color, sheen, and finish. Refinishing both areas as part of the same project also allows us to evaluate how the staircase transitions into the surrounding hardwood flooring. Each staircase is evaluated individually because construction, existing coatings, wood species, previous repairs, and stair details can affect the work required. When appropriate, stain and finish selections can be coordinated with the adjoining floor to create a more consistent appearance throughout the home.

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Why Choose RZR for Hardwood Stair Refinishing?

Hardwood stair refinishing requires detailed sanding, careful preparation and precise finishing in areas where standard floor sanding equipment cannot perform the entire process. RZR focuses on professional workmanship from preparation through the final finish.

Bona Certified Craftsman

RZR Hardwood Flooring combines professional hardwood flooring experience with specialized Bona training and professional sanding and finishing systems.

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Bona Five-Star Advantage

Professional Bona sanding and finishing systems help us deliver consistent results on hardwood stairs and the adjoining hardwood flooring.

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BBB Accredited Business

RZR Hardwood Flooring is a BBB Accredited Business providing professional hardwood stair refinishing, floor refinishing, installation and repair throughout Chicagoland.

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Detailed Sanding

Stair treads, nosings, edges and corners require detailed sanding and preparation using specialized equipment and handwork.

Treads & Nosing

We pay close attention to the visible surfaces and profiles that define the finished appearance of hardwood stairs.

Color Coordination

When stairs connect with hardwood flooring, stain and finish selections can be coordinated to create a cohesive appearance.

Professional Finish

Careful preparation and professional finishing systems provide the clean, refined appearance expected from a finished staircase.

Customer Reviews

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See what homeowners say about their experience with RZR Hardwood Flooring and our professional hardwood stair and floor refinishing services.

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   Andi Bogot 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My experience with Raul was great! His work is excellent and our floors, which he refinished, look amazing. His work is of the highest quality. He is an expert and it shows in his work. He was detail oriented, very clean, punctual and always responded quickly whenever we emailed or texted him.  He always listened to us and took our questions seriously.  Very respectful. And when I say there was almost no dust, I mean it!! He uses special equipment that really does the job.  I 100% recommend Raul!
  
 
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   Joe Coan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. RZR Hardwood Flooring did a fantastic job refinishing the hardwood floors in my home in Glenview. Raul gave the floors a beautiful natural finish using Bona products, and the results speak for themselves. From start to finish, the process was professional, tidy, and clearly communicated. Raul’s attention to detail really shows in the final result. Midway through the job, I also asked Raul to swap out the vents. Even though it fell outside the original scope, he took the extra time to walk me through the process and get it done right. I’d highly recommend RZR Hardwood Flooring to anyone in Glenview or nearby looking for quality hardwood floor refinishing.
  
 
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   Oscar Salazar 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We truly appreciated the honesty, professionalism, and expertise displayed. The floors turned out beautiful, and the entire process was clean and very easy. It's so hard to find contractors who genuinely recommend what is best for the customer instead of simply trying to sell a more expensive service. We highly recommend RZR Hardwood Flooring.
  
 
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   Juana Maita 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent work from start to finish. The team was highly professional, punctual, and attentive to detail throughout every stage of the installation. The hardwood floors turned out incredibly and completely transformed the look of the house. The quality of the materials and the finish exceeded our expectations. Furthermore, they kept everything clean and completed the work within the promised timeframe. I definitely recommend this company to anyone looking for quality, reliability, and luxury results.
  
 
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   CARLOS SALAZAR 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After purchasing our home, we originally hired RZR Hardwood Flooring to install new solid hardwood floors only on the first floor. However, after seeing the quality of the installation, craftsmanship, and professionalism throughout the project, we decided to continue with the stairs and the entire second floor as well. Raul helped us choose the right wood and guided us through the color selection process to achieve the exact look we wanted. The final stain color and finish turned out absolutely beautiful and completely transformed our home. The entire hardwood floor installation and refinishing process was clean, organized, and professionally managed from start to finish. We highly recommend RZR Hardwood Flooring for anyone looking for high-quality solid hardwood floor installation, custom stain colors, and exceptional craftsmanship.
  
 
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   Marianny A Tocuyo M 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They completely transformed my home. The flooring turned out spectacular, and the quality of the work is evident. Plus, the team was very friendly and attentive throughout the entire process.
  
 
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   Arnnie Chamochumbi 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excelente trabajo. Los pisos quedaron perfectamente instalados, con muy buenos acabados y atención al detalle. Fueron puntuales, responsables y dejaron todo limpio al terminar. Muy recomendados.
  
 
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   Aracely Salazar 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a wonderful experience with RZR Hardwood Flooring. Raul was very professional, punctual, and explained the entire process clearly. Our hardwood floors look brand new, and the quality of the finish exceeded our expectations. We also loved how clean the dustless sanding process was. Highly recommended !
  
 
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   Renato M 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. RZR Hardwood Flooring did an excellent job on our hardwood floors. Raul was very professional, detail-oriented, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. The quality of the work and final finish exceeded our expectations. The floors look beautiful and the whole process was very clean and organized. I highly recommend RZR Hardwood Flooring for anyone looking for high-quality hardwood floor work.
  
 
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   Douglas Mauger 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Raul and the RZR Hardwood Flooring team did an outstanding job refinishing our hardwood floors. The process was professional, clean, and detail-oriented from start to finish. The dustless sanding system made a huge difference, and the final Bona finish looks amazing. I highly recommend RZR Hardwood Flooring for anyone looking for high-quality hardwood floor refinishing.
  
 
  
  
 
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