Singapore · Quoted after inspection

Timber Staircase Staining & Colour Change in Singapore

Staining changes the whole look of a staircase. Dark walnut treads with white risers are the most popular finish we do, but we also stain stairs lighter, warmer or to match new flooring. The stairs are sanded back to bare timber, a sample is tested on a hidden spot for you to approve, and the stain is applied by hand, step by step, before sealing.

Dark-stained timber stair treads with white risers
After: stained treads, white risers

What's included

  • Full sanding to bare timber
  • Colour sample on a hidden step for approval
  • Hand-applied stain on treads, nosings and landings
  • Risers painted white or stained, as you choose
  • Sealer plus 2 coats of PU varnish
  • Colour matched to floors or new flooring

Signs you need this

  • The stairs don't match new floors or furniture
  • Old orange or red tone you want to modernise
  • Patchy colour from earlier repairs
  • You want the two-tone look with white risers

Popular colours

Staining & Colour Change cost

ServicePrice (SGD)
Staircase staining, one flightQuoted after inspection
White-painted risersQuoted after inspection
Repairs before stainingFrom $350*

*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.

Full staircase repair price list →

Timeline

Wait to start
Usually 3 to 7 days after you confirm
Time on site
One flight: about 2 days including stain drying time

How a job works

  1. WhatsApp us 3 or 4 photos of your stairs: the whole flight, a close-up of the damage and the most-used step.
  2. Get a price. We reply with an estimate the same day, or visit within 1 to 3 days to check for loose treads.
  3. Book a date. Jobs usually start 3 to 7 days after you confirm.
  4. We repair first, then polish or sand and varnish, in stages so you can still use the stairs.
  5. 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

Dark stains show dust and scratches more than mid tones. Satin varnish over a dark stain hides marks better than gloss.

Staircase care schedule →

Staining & Colour Change photos from recent jobs

Real photos from our recent staircase jobs.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make my staircase darker or lighter?

Darker is easy with stain. Lighter is possible if the timber itself is pale under the old finish; we check with a test patch after sanding.

Can you do white risers with stained treads?

Yes. It's our most popular staircase finish. The risers are sanded and painted, and the treads stained and varnished.

How much does it cost to stain a staircase?

Staining is quoted after we see the stairs, because it needs full sanding first. Repairs before staining start from $350.

Other staircase services

Want 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.

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