Restore the Centrepiece of Your Home.

A staircase is one of the most visible and heavily used elements in a home. Properly refinished, it becomes a defining architectural feature.

We deliver staircase painting and staining with controlled preparation, refined finishing, and durable coatings designed to perform in high-traffic areas.

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  • 1% for the Planet

WSIB Compliant

Master Finishing Trades

Division of ServiceBuilt

1% for the Planet

What our Customers say

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Paul Lamonica
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These Guys Get 5 Stars in my books! The work is first rate; the service is beyond exceptions; true professionals at what they do. Did an amazing job on my last project!
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Manfred Schneider
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We had the Picture Perfect team paint our entire newly built home, from the basement to the top floor, including all rooms, doors, and exterior work. The team was professional, easy to communicate with, and delivered excellent results. We later hired them again to stain our fence and deck and were equally pleased. We rarely leave reviews, but they earned this one. Highly recommend.
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Susan R
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So great and helpful. Perfect communication and execution. Flexible and professional and reasonably priced.
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Trish Williams
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Picture Perfect did some work for us recently and it was a fantastic experience. Alex responded very quickly to our request to come look at what could be done to our basement to fix some damage to the ceiling and walls. He asked about our timelines and what ideally worked for us, and within a week we had some at the house. The consultation was super helpful to determine what needed to be done, excellent suggestions were made and taken. The work was prompt, professional and pleasant! We are really happy with the results, and the rates were very fair and reasonable. Would not hesitate to recommend them and will use this company again.
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Jessica Brooks
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Best painting company in Toronto! From start to finish so communicative and always thinking ahead of us. We did a retrofit on our house, so we had many moving parts to our project, but Picture Perfect made us feel well taken care of from the beginning. We were assigned an amazing project manager who came to the job site many times. She was so organized and ran a lovely team. All the painters were very experienced and a pleasure to have working in our home. Cannot recommend Picture Perfect Painters enough.
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Alex and his team are very professional and obviously care about the work they do and the people they serve. The team who painted our exterior trim were respectful and knowledgable. All the most dangerous parts of the job were approached very cautiously and I noticed Alex himself seemed to appear magically just before those for one last strategy talk. Office staff were great with communication as well. Thank you all so much!
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A great company, well run with systems and tech forward. Love dealing with Alex anytime I get a chance.
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Aida Salehiomran
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Amazing work! The whole team was wonderful to work with.
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Borna Jafarpour
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Excellent exterior painting job.

What This Service Is

Staircase painting and staining is a specialized refinishing process focused on restoring and enhancing existing wood and painted stair components.
This includes treads, risers, stringers, railings, and trim — all carefully prepared and finished to achieve a consistent, durable result.

Our work takes place at the finishing stage, where precision and surface quality define the final appearance.

This Includes

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refinishing of treads, risers, stringers, railings, and trim

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controlled preparation for consistent results

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application of durable coatings for high-traffic use

Who This Is For

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Homeowners

A high-impact way to refresh your home by restoring worn or outdated staircases without full replacement.

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A finishing partner who can execute detailed staircase finishes that align with the overall design vision and material palette.

The Challenge

Staircases experience constant use and require a higher level of preparation and protection than standard surfaces.

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finishes can wear quickly in high-traffic areas

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transitions between components can feel disjointed

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stain colour can appear inconsistent

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surrounding areas can be damaged during refinishing

Achieving a refined result requires control at every stage.

Our Approach

We treat staircase refinishing as a multi-stage finishing system, not a simple repaint or stain.

This ensures a balanced, durable, and visually consistent result.

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surrounding areas are fully protected before work begins

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existing coatings are removed through controlled stripping and sanding

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wood surfaces are prepared to ensure even stain absorption

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stains and coatings are applied for consistency and durability

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painted elements are completed to create a
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Scope of Work

Staircase refinishing typically includes:

All work is completed with a focus on durability and a refined, cohesive result.

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full protection of surrounding floors and finishes

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stripping and sanding of existing coatings where required

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wood surface preparation and refinement

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stain application for treads and wood elements

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clear coat application for durability and protection

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painting of risers, stringers, and trim as specified

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final detailing and clean-up

Your VISION REALIZED WITH Our Quality Process

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Assessment & Scope Alignment

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QUALITY ASSURANCE & WARRANTY

The Result

What was once worn or dated becomes a clean, architectural feature.

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refined and cohesive

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consistent in colour and finish

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durable for everyday use

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aligned with the overall design of your home

PRODUCTION PARTNERS

Meet the Team

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Alex Johnston

Owner & Sales Manager

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Nadeen Shawwa

Project Manager

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Cody Vaillant

Field Coordinator

Common Questions About Staircase Painting & Staining

Yes. In many cases, existing staircases can be refinished to significantly improve their appearance without full replacement.

Painting provides a solid, uniform finish, while staining enhances the natural grain of the wood. Many staircases use a combination of both.

With proper preparation and protective coatings, refinished staircases are designed to perform well in high-traffic areas.

Most projects are completed over several days depending on the size and condition of the staircase.

Access may be limited during certain stages. The process is planned carefully to minimize disruption where possible.

Built on Precision and Care

Every staircase project is completed with a clear standard:

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controlled preparation and finishing

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durable coatings for high-use areas

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careful protection of surrounding spaces

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consistent, high-quality execution

Ready to Restore Your Staircase?