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Stair Refinishing

Update Your Stair Steps With A Fresh Stain And Flawless Finish In Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, McLean, And More Of Virginia
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Bring Your Staircase Back To Life With Professional Refinishing

If your aged stairs have been on your mind lately and the color no longer quite fits the home you’ve put so much care into, you’re probably right that it’s time for a refresh.

Refinishing lets us sand away the old finish and apply a fresh stain and protective coat, giving your steps a look that feels intentional and current.

As Certified Bona Craftsmen, we use premium, low-VOC products that are safer for your family, so there are no harsh fumes to deal with and no reason to uproot your household.

When we’re done, you’ll have a staircase that finally looks like it belongs in the home you love.

What comes with our stair refinishing service:

Picture Your Own Staircase With A Beautiful New Finish

Stair Refinishing FAQs

Refinishing stair steps typically runs about $95 per step. For a 12-step staircase, that comes out to roughly half the cost of a full railing replacement, making it one of the most cost-effective ways to update your stairs. Reach out to us, and we’ll send you a detailed, itemized proposal.
Yes. When we handle the full four-step process, including the materials, installation, staining, and final touch-ups, we back the work with a comprehensive 5-year warranty. If something isn’t right, we fix it immediately.
Absolutely. We walk you through color options and help you find a tone that complements your floors and your home’s overall feel. If you’re refinishing your floors at the same time, we handle both in-house and make sure everything matches perfectly.
Once you approve your proposal, we typically schedule the work within 3 to 4 weeks. The sanding, staining, and finishing process takes about 2 to 3 days from start to finish. We’ll walk you through the exact timeline before we begin working.
Not with us. We use low-VOC, Green Guard-certified Bona products rather than traditional oil-based stains, so fumes stay at a completely manageable level. Your stairs and living areas stay accessible every night, even on multi-day projects.

If your steps are structurally sound but the finish looks worn, scratched, or simply dated, refinishing is almost always the right call. If replacement makes more sense, we’ll tell you that too. We assess the condition of your wood during the estimate and give you an honest recommendation.

Revive Your Stairs With A Simple 3-Step Process

Every detail is handled by our in-house team from the very first day to the last.
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1. Connect

We meet with you, talk through your finish options, and hand you a detailed, itemized proposal.

2. Refinish

Our in-house team sands, stains, and finishes your steps with premium Bona products.

3. Enjoy

Walk down a staircase that looks polished, intentional, and completely at home in your space.

Stories From Fairfax Homeowners Who Trusted Us With Their Stairs

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Rated 5 out of 5

Stair Creations was an EXCELLENT company to deal with and they turned our stairs from drab to fab.

They were fast, courteous and created the staircase of our dreams. I absolutely would use them again if we decide to do our stairs to the basement as well.

The staining and painting process was excellent and we could still use the stairs by the end of the evening which was great!

Carlos was excellent to deal with and their system for sending comments back and forth was exceptional.

Really impressed and will be offering their name to all of our friends!

Rated 5 out of 5

We recently replaced our flooring with engineered hardwood and wanted to update our steps.

I came across Stair Creations and was blown away by how professional and courteous they were when I initially called. They estimated the job with pictures, then came in to take actual measurements.

They were knowledgeable, helped us by showing us pictures for inspiration, provided a realistic timeframe, and completed the job in about two weeks!

Carlos and his crews completed the work and matched it to my new flooring, repainted certain parts of the wall to match. It was like they were never there.

If you are looking for a stair company that can handle the entire job (from start to finish) call them!

As a local Realtor in the DMV area, I’ll be recommending them to all my clients! Can’t say enough good things about Stair Creations! 11/10

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Rated 5 out of 5

Stair Creations installed a horizontal iron rail system in our home and did a beautiful job.

The crew was diligent and precise in everything they did — removal of the old rails, prep for the new, installation, and clean-up.

The crew took great care to match the stain on the oak posts and support pieces to the stain on the hardwood floors. When we had a follow-up question a few days after installation, they responded immediately and came back for additional touch-up.

We love the clean, modern look of our horizontal rail system and are very pleased. Many thanks to Carlos and the team.

Partner With A Team Whose Passion Shows In Every Step

We bring the same attention to detail and genuine accountability to every refinishing project, no matter the scope or the schedule.

Safe, High-Quality Finishes

Your family stays comfortable throughout the project. Every stain and finish coat we apply is premium-grade, low-VOC, and GreenGuard-certified.

Built Around Your Life

Your household keeps moving while we work. We clean up thoroughly every afternoon, so your stairs stay safe and accessible each evening.

An Eye For Flawless Results

You get a finish you’re genuinely proud of because owner Carlos oversees every project with an extremely high standard of quality control.

Start Your Stair Refinishing Project With A Team You Can Trust

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