Key facts
- Solid oak treads stained to match your floors
- Iron balusters in plain, knuckle, twist and basket styles
- New newel posts, handrails, risers and skirt boards
- Most staircases completed in 3 to 6 days
Few upgrades deliver a wow moment like a staircase makeover. Rip out the worn carpet and builder spindles, add rich hardwood treads, bright white risers and satin black iron balusters, and the whole entry suddenly looks custom. Paradise Spaces is a stair specialist across Dallas Fort Worth, and our before-and-after photos show why homeowners call it their favorite project.
What we can do
- Carpet to hardwood: remove carpet and install solid oak treads with matching or painted risers
- Iron balusters: replace wood spindles with plain, single knuckle, double knuckle, twist or basket styles in satin black or bronze
- Newels and handrails: modern box newels, stained or painted rails
- Luxury vinyl stairs: matching treads and flush stair nose when your floors are LVP
- Refinish existing treads: sand and restain to a new color
- Landings and skirt boards: finished details that tie everything together
See carpet to hardwood stairs and staircase design trends.
Built safe, built to code
Stairs are a safety system, not just decor. We keep consistent riser heights and tread depths, secure every tread with construction adhesive and fasteners so it stays silent, and install balusters and rails to the spacing and height requirements in the residential building code your city enforces. If an existing railing does not meet today's requirements, we will tell you and show you the options.
Iron balusters vs wood spindles
| Iron balusters | Wood spindles | |
|---|---|---|
| Look | Modern, open, high-end | Traditional |
| Durability | Will not crack or split | Can loosen and chip paint |
| Maintenance | Wipe clean | Repainting over time |
| Cost | Higher upfront | Lower upfront |
Want a quick update on a budget? Keep your treads and replace only the spindles. It is one of the most cost-effective transformations in the house. Read stair balusters: wood vs iron.
Stair safety for families
Smooth hardwood can be slippery for kids, older adults and pets. Stair runners, textured finishes and good lighting improve grip and visibility without losing the look.
Matching stairs and floors
Updating floors and stairs together gives the best color match and the cleanest stair nosing. Our team coordinates both, whether your floors are hardwood or luxury vinyl.
What drives the price
The number of steps and landings, tread species and thickness, open versus closed stringers, baluster style and count, newel posts, handrail length and profile, stain and finish all affect cost. Replacing only the balusters is the most budget-friendly option; a full carpet-to-hardwood conversion with new railings delivers the biggest transformation.
Choosing a stain for your treads
Stair treads are often red oak, while floors may be white oak or luxury vinyl, so the same stain can look different on each. We test stain on a spare tread and compare it with your floor in your entry lighting before we commit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a stair renovation take?
Most staircases take 3 to 6 days depending on the number of steps, landings, railing work, stain and finish. We plan the work so your household can still get upstairs.
Can I keep my treads and just replace the balusters?
Yes. Replacing wood spindles with iron balusters is a popular, budget-friendly update.
Do you match the stain to my floors?
Yes. We test stain samples on actual tread material so the color matches your floors in your lighting.
Are hardwood stairs slippery?
They can be. Runners, matte finishes and good lighting improve traction. We can recommend options for your household.
Can you install luxury vinyl on stairs?
Yes. We use matching stair treads or stair nose for a clean, durable finish.
What does a stair renovation cost?
Cost depends on the number of steps, landings, tread material, baluster style, newel posts and finishing. Your free estimate is itemized.
