Hamilton's lower-city homes have staircases that are usually original, often narrow, and rarely square, which means every tread is cut individually and the work takes longer than in a modern house. Many of these staircases are also worth preserving: original newel posts, balusters and handrails of a quality not available today. Refinishing an original Hamilton staircase alongside refinished floors gives a far better result than capping it. Above the escarpment, stairs are standard and priced per step.
What stairs & trim flooring costs in Hamilton
| Area | Supply & install | Labour only |
|---|---|---|
| 200 sq ft, a bedroom | $1,746–$3,492 | $679–$1,358 |
| 500 sq ft, a living and dining area | $4,365–$8,730 | $1,698–$3,395 |
| 1000 sq ft, a typical main floor | $8,730–$17,460 | $3,395–$6,790 |
| 1500 sq ft, a whole upper and main level | $13,095–$26,190 | $5,093–$10,185 |
Before tax, for a standard job in Hamilton. Ontario quotes add 13% HST on both materials and labour. Removal of old flooring ($1–2.50/sq ft), subfloor levelling ($1–4/sq ft where needed), stairs (per step) and baseboards ($2–5 per linear foot) are quoted separately. See the full stairs & trim cost guide for what drives the price.
About stairs & trim flooring
A great floor is finished by great details. Our experts cap or rebuild stairs to match your new floor, install matching nosings and transitions, and supply and install baseboards, quarter-round and shoe moulding.
Stair Capping & Rebuilds
Retrofit treads and risers in hardwood, engineered or vinyl to match your floors, or rebuild worn stairs entirely.
Transitions & Nosings
T-mouldings, reducers, end caps and flush stair nosings that match your product for a seamless look.
Baseboards & Trim
Supply and install of MDF and wood baseboards, quarter-round and shoe moulding with caulked, paint-ready finish.
Where we install stairs & trim in Hamilton
Downtown & DurandWestdaleHamilton MountainStoney CreekAncasterDundasWaterdownKirkendallLocke StreetEast HamiltonCorktown
Stairs & Trim flooring questions from Hamilton
01Should I refinish or cap my Hamilton century staircase?
Refinish if the treads are original and sound, because the material and detailing cannot be replaced. Cap when treads are badly worn, structurally compromised, or were always intended to be covered.
02Why do older Hamilton stairs cost more?
Nothing is square. Each tread has to be measured and cut individually to fit walls that have moved over a century, which takes considerably longer than a modern staircase where every step is identical.
03How much does stairs & trim flooring cost in Hamilton?
Stairs & Trim flooring runs about $8.73–17.46 per square foot installed in Hamilton, with labour alone at $3.4–6.79. A 1,000 square foot area therefore lands roughly between $8,730 and $17,460 before tax. Ontario quotes add 13% HST on both materials and labour. Removal of the old floor, subfloor preparation, stairs and baseboards are quoted separately.
04Do you have stairs & trim installers across Hamilton?
Yes. Flooring Local installers cover all of Hamilton, including Downtown & Durand, Westdale, Hamilton Mountain, Stoney Creek and the surrounding communities. Every request includes a free in-home measure and a written quote with materials and labour listed separately.
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