Existing components
Treads and landings may be different species, ages, or constructions. Painted risers and trim also shape preparation and color decisions.
Detailed Work Across Every Step
Staircase and Stair Refinishing in Chicago
Stairs bring together structure, repeated edges, changing light, and adjoining floors, so refinishing decisions need to work across the entire run.
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Treat the staircase as connected architecture
Treads, risers, landings, nosings, posts, and transitions each contribute to the finished staircase.
MGM reviews existing conditions and how the stairs meet nearby flooring before recommending refinishing, repair, staining, or selective replacement work.
The MGM Approach
A five-step approach
A step-by-step review helps coordinate repair, preparation, color, and finishing across varied stair components.
- 01
Inspect the stairs
Review treads, risers, landings, edges, movement, and adjoining floors.
- 02
Define the scope
Identify refinishing, repairs, replacements, and elements that will remain unchanged.
- 03
Plan color
Compare stair wood, nearby flooring, posts, railings, trim, and lighting.
- 04
Prepare and refinish
Complete the appropriate surface preparation, stain work, and finishing sequence.
- 05
Review connections
Check tread edges, landings, transitions, and visual continuity from floor to floor.
Service Considerations
Treads, risers, and adjoining floors
The stair is experienced close-up, making small inconsistencies more noticeable.
Floor-to-stair coordination
Stairs can coordinate with adjoining floors without becoming an exact match when wood, age, or lighting differs. Samples help set direction.
Project Details
Where staircase craftsmanship shows
Repeated lines and edges make consistent detailing especially important.
- Tread surfaces
- Wear patterns and prior coatings affect the preparation plan.
- Nosings and edges
- Visible front edges need careful transitions and consistent color.
- Risers and trim
- Painted or wood elements should be defined clearly in the scope.
- Turning steps
- Winders and curved layouts require individual attention to grain and edges.
- Landings
- Floor direction and color should connect deliberately to the stair run.
MGM Project Photography
Relevant project details
MGM staircase photography showing turning layouts, coordinated wood tones, and detailed stair edges.
Local Service
Serving Chicago and surrounding suburbs
MGM Floors handles staircase and stair refinishing projects in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Because stair construction and existing materials vary, the practical scope should be confirmed after an on-site review.
Contact MGM Floors to discuss the property and current project conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about staircase refinishing
Sometimes. Color transitions, wear, finish compatibility, and where the staircase meets adjoining floors determine whether a separate scope will look intentional.
Possibilities depend on construction, access, damage, and matching material. Individual components should be evaluated before a repair approach is selected.
No. Risers may be painted or wood depending on the existing design and desired result, but the boundaries and preparation should be coordinated.
A close coordination may be possible, but different wood, age, light, and preparation can prevent an exact match. Project samples help establish expectations.
Traffic paths, tread edges, nosings, turns, and landings often show use prominently, though every staircase should be assessed individually.
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Planning work on your staircase?
Share photos and project details with MGM Floors, then arrange an on-site review of the existing stair conditions.