Toronto staircases are where flooring projects most often go over budget, because the city's housing has more staircases per home than newer suburban markets — a typical semi has a basement stair, a main stair and sometimes a third-floor stair. Victorian and Edwardian staircases are also rarely square, so every tread is cut individually. Capping in matching hardwood runs $100 to $200 per step; vinyl with manufacturer nosings $60 to $120. Narrow Toronto staircases with a wall on both sides are the cheapest to do; open-sided stairs with returns cost considerably more.
What stairs & trim flooring costs in Toronto
| Area | Supply & install | Labour only |
|---|---|---|
| 200 sq ft, a bedroom | $1,980–$3,960 | $770–$1,540 |
| 500 sq ft, a living and dining area | $4,950–$9,900 | $1,925–$3,850 |
| 1000 sq ft, a typical main floor | $9,900–$19,800 | $3,850–$7,700 |
| 1500 sq ft, a whole upper and main level | $14,850–$29,700 | $5,775–$11,550 |
Before tax, for a standard job in Toronto. 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 Toronto
Downtown & WaterfrontEtobicokeNorth YorkScarboroughEast YorkThe BeachesLeslievilleRoncesvallesThe AnnexLiberty VillageYorkvilleBloor West VillageHigh ParkDanforthJunction
Stairs & Trim flooring questions from Toronto
01How much do stairs add to a Toronto flooring job?
A typical semi-detached has 13 to 15 steps in the main stair alone, so $900 to $3,000 depending on material. If the basement stair is included, roughly double it.
02Can I match new stair treads to my existing hardwood?
Best results come from doing both together from the same production run. Matching an older, sun-aged floor with new treads is difficult and usually visibly imperfect.
03How much does stairs & trim flooring cost in Toronto?
Stairs & Trim flooring runs about $9.9–19.8 per square foot installed in Toronto, with labour alone at $3.85–7.7. A 1,000 square foot area therefore lands roughly between $9,900 and $19,800 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 Toronto?
Yes. Flooring Local installers cover all of Toronto, including Downtown & Waterfront, Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough and the surrounding communities. Every request includes a free in-home measure and a written quote with materials and labour listed separately.
Stairs & Trim in Toronto
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