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Hardwood Stair Installation & Refinishing in Charlotte, NC

New treads, risers and nosing, carpet-to-hardwood conversions and stair refinishing, matched to the floor they meet.

From carpet-to-hardwood stair conversions in Ballantyne and Waxhaw to new red oak treads, primed risers and handrails in Huntersville and Cornelius, we rebuild and refinish staircases throughout the Charlotte area.

Stairs near you: Matthews · Ballantyne · Huntersville · Mint Hill · Waxhaw · Cornelius · Indian Trail · Weddington · Concord · Mooresville

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Staircase with a finished oak handrail, black iron balusters, oak treads and white risers

Stairs

Is it right for your home?

Best for

Replacing worn or carpeted stairs with hardwood
Matching stairs to new hardwood or LVP floors
Updating dated stain colors on existing treads
Modern open or floating tread looks

Good to know

Stair work is measured step by step; every stair is slightly different
Carpet conversions may need new treads, not just refinishing
LVP stairs use matching stair nose pieces
Railings and balusters can be updated at the same time

Samples at your door

Stair options

Hardwood

New treads & risers

Red oak, white oak and more

Solid treads with bullnose edge
Painted or stained risers
Finished to match your floor

Conversion

Carpet to hardwood

Full stair makeover

Carpet and pad removed
New treads and risers installed
Shoe molding and trim finished

Refresh

Sand & refinish

Existing hardwood stairs

Treads sanded by hand
New stain color and finish
Handrail refinishing available

Handrails

Handrails & newel posts

Oak rails, iron balusters

New oak handrail and newel posts installed
Sanded, stained and finished on site
Color matched to your treads and floor

Vinyl plank

LVP stair treads

To match new LVP floors

Full one-piece LVP treads when the brand offers them
Or planks finished with a matching nosing
White or painted risers
Same color as the floor they meet

We bring samples to your free in-home visit so you can compare them in your own light.

New oak handrail just installed, and the same handrail after sanding and finishing, with black iron balusters

Handrails

A new handrail, finished on site.

We install the new oak rail and newel posts bare, then sand, stain and finish them in your home, so the color matches your treads and your floor.

Left: new oak handrail just installed. Right: the same handrail after sanding and finishing.

Our work

Recent stair work

How it works

1
Free in-home visit
We measure each step, check the stringers and talk through tread and riser options.
2
Choose materials
Tread species, riser color and stain, matched to your floor.
3
Build & install
Old carpet or treads removed, new parts cut and installed step by step.
4
Finish & walkthrough
Stained and finished, trim completed and walked with you.

FAQ

Questions about stairs.

Can you put hardwood on carpeted stairs?

Yes. We remove the carpet and pad, then usually install new treads and risers, because the structure under carpet is not finish-grade wood.

Can stairs match my new floor?

Yes. We match species and stain to the floor, and for LVP floors we use matching stair nose pieces.

How long does a staircase take?

Most staircases take two to four days including finishing. Stairs stay usable with care between coats on many jobs.

Do you replace railings and balusters?

We can update railings and balusters as part of the stair project. Ask during your visit.

Recent project

Before, during & after: a full staircase makeover

Staircase before, during and after: new oak handrail, black iron balusters and refinished treads — New oak handrail, black iron balusters and refinished treads. A recent HD Hardwood Floors stair project in the Charlotte area.

Reviews

What Charlotte homeowners say

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Jon Chung

Amazing service, knowledgeable and respectful staff. Great price! Highly recommended! We will get in touch soon for our next home and busines project!

Jason Jacobs

They were timely and did great work. We are very happy with the outcome of both our hardwood floor refinishing and the staircase. I would highly recommend them.

De & Miesha Gadsden

I had a great experience with HD Flooring. They completed both my flooring installation and staircase remodel, and I’m very pleased with how everything turned out. The staircase transformation made a big difference in the overall look of my home, and the flooring looks great as well. The crew was professional, respectful, and did quality work. There were a few scheduling and timing issues along the way, but the finished product was worth it. I appreciate the work HD Flooring put into the project and would recommend them to anyone looking for quality flooring or staircase remodeling.

Karen Izzo

Hugo and his team transformed my home. They replaced carpeted areas with new hardwoods, and refinished the old orange floors; you cannot tell which is which. It's seamless and perfect. (See third photo - the closest wood is 20+ years old, the family room is new wood. Amazing.) They also replaced the stairway railings, newel posts and spindles. It is beautiful - better than I could have imagined. He communicated with us well, they kept everything clean, his team was friendly and skilled. I cannot imagine a better experience. Highly recommend!!

Kate Badger

Hugo and his team sanded and refinished with new stain 28+ year old hardwoods, also put new hardwoods replacing carpet in the family room to match. Replace old vinyl flooring in laundry room with LVP planks, so much better. Installation was very professional; they worked around our work schedule and kept us informed every step of the way. When floors were finished, we had a small concern Hugo came the same day and fixed it. Very satisfied with the whole project, look forward to our next project.

Todd H

Hugo is great. From the first time I meet him. He is very professional. He resurfaced our hardwood and added two additional room with hardwood. It turned out great. You can’t tell what was old and what is new. He just came back today (months later) and did a repair that we screwed up. He came within a few days of calling him. I wish all contractors were this good. I definitely would recommend his services!

E Terrell

Hugo, was prompt and very accommodating with our decision making process. He arrives with a full sample showroom in his van. Makes it so easy to lay out the samples in your own home. Install was quick and quality work is A+

Craig Brantley

All work was exceptional and done on a timely basis.

Christine Nunez

We have been working with Hugo and his team at HD Hardwood Floors for several years. They are responsible, reliable, competitively priced, and their craftsmanship is excellent. Hugo takes great pride in his company’s work and has an unmatched work ethic. His team is always respectful of our clients and their homes, and they make sure the job site is clean when they’re finished. I trust Hugo and the quality of his work completely and wouldn’t use anyone else for our hardwood flooring needs. Sincerely, Christine Nunez Interior Designer & Project Coordinator Atreum Construction Services, LLC

Ron Tamol

Hugo’s workmanship was outstanding