Montreal's exterior staircases are famous, but the flooring work is on the interior ones, and plexes have a lot of them. A triplex may have an interior stair to each unit plus a basement stair. Because these buildings are old, treads are rarely square and each is cut individually. Carpeting or adding acoustic treatment to an interior stair is one of the highest-value noise interventions in a plex. Baseboards in Montreal's older buildings are often original and worth preserving, which means the new floor has to be cut to fit rather than the baseboard replaced.
What stairs & trim flooring costs in Montreal
| Area | Supply & install | Labour only |
|---|---|---|
| 200 sq ft, a bedroom | $1,520–$3,040 | $570–$1,140 |
| 500 sq ft, a living and dining area | $3,800–$7,600 | $1,425–$2,850 |
| 1000 sq ft, a typical main floor | $7,600–$15,200 | $2,850–$5,700 |
| 1500 sq ft, a whole upper and main level | $11,400–$22,800 | $4,275–$8,550 |
Before tax, for a standard job in Montreal. Quebec quotes add 5% GST and 9.975% QST on 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 Montreal
Plateau-Mont-RoyalRosemont–La Petite-PatrieVillerayAhuntsicNDGVerdunLe Sud-OuestMile EndHochelaga-MaisonneuveOutremontSaint-LaurentRivière-des-Prairies
Stairs & Trim flooring questions from Montreal
01Should I keep the original baseboards in my Montreal apartment?
If they are original wood mouldings in good condition, yes. They are usually taller and better detailed than anything available now. The installer cuts the floor to fit and finishes with a small quarter round.
02How much do plex staircases add to a flooring project?
It depends how many there are. Each interior staircase of 13 to 16 steps adds $800 to $3,000 depending on material, and old stairs take longer because nothing is square.
03How much does stairs & trim flooring cost in Montreal?
Stairs & Trim flooring runs about $7.6–15.2 per square foot installed in Montreal, with labour alone at $2.85–5.7. A 1,000 square foot area therefore lands roughly between $7,600 and $15,200 before tax. Quebec quotes add 5% GST and 9.975% QST on materials and labour. Removal of the old floor, subfloor preparation, stairs and baseboards are quoted separately.
04Do you have stairs & trim installers across Montreal?
Yes. Flooring Local installers cover all of Montreal, including Plateau-Mont-Royal, Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Villeray, Ahuntsic 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 Montreal
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