Singapore · From $350
Discoloured Timber Staircase Restoration in Singapore
Discolouration is the most common reason homeowners call us about their stairs. The middle of each step goes grey where the varnish has worn through, treads by a window fade, water and pet accidents leave black rings, and old varnish turns yellow-orange. Each has a different cause and a different fix. We restore discoloured timber stairs across Singapore so the whole flight is one even colour again. Spot repairs start from $350; full restorations are quoted after we see the stairs.
What's included
- Diagnosis of the cause from photos or a site visit
- Sanding back to clean, bare timber
- Oxalic-acid treatment for some water stains
- Replacement of pieces with deep black stains
- Stain matching so treads, landings and floors agree
- Non-yellowing PU varnish to keep the colour
Signs you need this
- A grey or black path in the middle of each step
- Treads lighter near a window or skylight than elsewhere
- Black rings from plant pots or dark patches from pets
- Varnish that has gone orange or yellow
- Patchy colour after an old DIY touch-up
Four common causes, four fixes
| Cause | What you see | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Worn-through varnish | Grey path in the middle of treads | Full sanding and varnish |
| Sunlight (UV) | Faded, bleached treads near windows | Sanding and stain to match |
| Water or pet urine | Black rings or patches | Bleach treatment or replace pieces |
| Old oil-based varnish | Orange or yellow tint | Strip and refinish with non-yellowing PU |
Discoloured Stairs cost
| Service | Price (SGD) |
|---|---|
| Spot repair of stained or blackened pieces | From $350* |
| Polish if only the varnish is dull | From $350 per flight* |
| Full sanding and colour restoration | Quoted after inspection |
*Indicative starting rates. Final price depends on the number of steps, the condition of the stairs, the repairs needed and the finish you choose. A flight is one run of steps between floors, up to about 16 steps. The price we confirm on WhatsApp is the price you pay.
Timeline
- Wait to start
- Usually 3 to 7 days after you confirm
- Time on site
- One flight: 1 to 2 days, depending on how much sanding and staining is needed
How a job works
- WhatsApp us 3 or 4 photos of your stairs: the whole flight, a close-up of the damage and the most-used step.
- Get a price. We reply with an estimate the same day, or visit within 1 to 3 days to check for loose treads.
- Book a date. Jobs usually start 3 to 7 days after you confirm.
- We repair first, then polish or sand and varnish, in stages so you can still use the stairs.
- Inspect together and pay by PayNow or bank transfer once you're happy.
Before we arrive
- Clear anything stored on the steps and the landing.
- Remove stair runners, mats and baby gates.
- Tell us about loose, clicking or damaged steps you've noticed.
- Plan where pets and young children will be during the work.
- If this is your only staircase, tell us so we can plan the stages.
Aftercare
Use blinds or UV film on large windows beside the stairs, wipe up spills straight away, and keep plant pots on saucers off the timber.
- Staircases onlyRepairs, polishing, sanding, staining
- Price before workConfirmed on WhatsApp
- From $350 per flightRepairs from $350
- Use your stairsWork done in stages
Discoloured Stairs photos from recent jobs
Real photos from our recent staircase jobs.
Frequently asked questions
Why have my wooden stairs turned grey?
The varnish has worn through on the walking line, so dirt and moisture get into the bare timber. Mopping makes it worse. The steps need sanding back to clean wood and re-varnishing.
Can black stains on timber stairs be removed?
Some water stains lighten with an oxalic-acid treatment after sanding. Deep black stains, usually from pet urine or long-term leaks, go right through the wood, so the pieces are replaced.
Can you make all my steps the same colour again?
Yes. After sanding we test stain on a hidden spot and match it to your treads, landing and floors before doing the whole flight.
How much does it cost to restore discoloured stairs?
Spot repairs start from $350. If only the varnish is dull, polishing starts from $350 per flight. Full sanding and colour restoration is quoted after inspection.
Other staircase services
Staircase Polishing
Buff, clean and re-varnish worn timber stairs in a day. From $350 per flight.
From $350 per flightWood Staircase Repair
Loose, creaky, broken or damaged treads and nosings repaired with matching timber.
From $350Broken Tread Repair
Cracked, split or missing pieces on stair treads replaced with matching timber.
From $350Dog-Chewed Stairs
Chewed nosings, claw marks and pet stains repaired and refinished.
From $350Scratch & Dent Repair
Scuffs, scratches, dents and gouges in timber stairs removed or filled.
From $350Sanding & Varnishing
For worn-through stairs: sanded to bare timber, sealed and varnished like new.
Quoted after inspectionParquet Staircase
Parquet and strip-timber clad steps and landings polished to match your floors.
From $350 per flightStaining & Colour Change
Walnut, dark or two-tone treads with white risers, tested on a patch first.
Quoted after inspectionWant your staircase fixed and looking new again?
Send 3 or 4 photos of your stairs on WhatsApp, including a close-up of the damage, and get a price, usually the same day.