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Stair Flooring Installation

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Stair Flooring Installation

We cover treads, risers, and nosing so your stairs match every floor in the house.

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Flooring That Works on Every Stair

Stair flooring is one of the most skipped line items in a flooring project, and it's almost always a mistake. Abner Flooring and Remodeling installs hardwood, LVP, and tile flooring on staircases throughout the greater Atlanta metro, handling treads, risers, nosing, and the trim that ties it all together. If you're replacing floors on one level or throughout the whole house, finishing the stairs with the same material creates a look that actually holds together. Call or text (404) 706-8999 and we'll walk you through what makes sense for your staircase specifically.

Stair work is technically different from flat floor installation. Treads take more foot traffic per square inch than any other surface in the home, so material choice and fastening method matter more here. We cut and fit each tread individually, secure risers tight so there's no flex or squeak, and install a proper nosing that meets code and won't chip or delaminate over time. What drives the cost up: the number of stairs, whether the existing substrate needs work, the material you choose, and whether we're wrapping open sides or capping a bullnose. Hardwood flooring on stairs runs higher than LVP because of the milling involved, but both options outlast carpet by years when installed correctly. Every job is different -- contact Abner Flooring and Remodeling for an accurate estimate.

Material Options

Hardwood, LVP, and Tile for Stairs

The right material depends on traffic, household needs, and what's already on your floors.

01

Hardwood Stair Treads

Solid hardwood treads are the most durable option for a staircase that gets daily use. We mill them to fit, sand them flush, and finish them to match your wood floor installation on the adjacent levels. Hardwood can also be refinished down the road when the surface shows wear.

02

LVP Stair Installation

Luxury vinyl plank on stairs is our most requested option right now. It handles moisture better than hardwood, costs less, and installs faster. We use stair-nose profiles designed for LVP so the edge is finished and safe. A good match to LVP flooring you already have or plan to install.

03

Tile Stair Treads

Porcelain and ceramic tile work well on stairs that connect to a tiled landing or entryway. We set each tread with the correct adhesive and grout, with a bullnose or stair-nose tile finishing the front edge. Not the right call for every staircase, but for the right application it looks sharp and holds up hard.

Our Process

How We Install Stair Flooring

Stairs aren't flat floors with extra steps. The install sequence matters for a result that doesn't squeak, shift, or fail at the nosing.

  1. 01

    Assess and Prep

    We check each tread for flex, squeak, and levelness. Any loose or damaged substrate gets secured or replaced before the new material goes down. Skipping this step is why stairs creak six months after installation.

  2. 02

    Cut, Fit, and Fasten

    Each tread and riser is measured and cut individually. We don't use a single template for the whole staircase -- houses settle and measurements shift. Fastening method depends on material: glue-down, nail-down, or a combination.

  3. 03

    Nosing and Trim

    The nosing is the edge that takes the most abuse. We install a proper stair nose that's matched to your material and secured so it won't lift or pop. Then we add matching baseboard installation trim at the base of the stairs where they meet the floor.

Full-Service Scope

Stairs Are Part of a Bigger Project

Most stair flooring jobs we do aren't standalone calls. A homeowner is replacing floors on the main level, and the stairs connect that level to the upstairs. Leaving the stairs in carpet or bare wood while the rest of the house is new hardwood or LVP is a choice that stands out -- and not in a good way. We handle the stairs as part of the same project, same crew, same day when scheduling allows. That means one point of contact, one invoice, and no gap between what the floor looks like and what the stairs look like. We also tie in floor refinishing when the existing hardwood on the stairs just needs a refresh rather than full replacement. If the wood is structurally sound, sanding and refinishing costs significantly less than new material.
  • Stair installation paired with main-level flooring projects
  • Refinishing as an alternative to full stair replacement
  • Matching nosing and trim to existing or new flooring
  • Riser and tread replacement on staircases with damaged sections
  • Open-side stair wrapping and bullnose capping
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What Skipping the Stairs Actually Costs

  1. 01

    Uneven Wear

    Every person in the house steps in the same spot on every tread. Carpet wears out in that strip first. Hard flooring distributes the wear differently and lasts longer.

  2. 02

    Cleaning Difficulty

    Hard stair treads clean in seconds. Carpet on stairs holds dust, hair, and debris in corners that no vacuum fully reaches. That's a maintenance problem that compounds over years.

  3. 03

    Visual Break

    New floors throughout a home with old carpet on the stairs draws the eye immediately. Finishing the stairs closes the visual gap and makes the whole project look intentional.

Stair Flooring Questions

Can LVP be installed on stairs safely, or will it slip?
LVP on stairs is safe when installed with the right stair-nose profile and proper adhesive. The nosing creates a defined edge that reduces trip risk. We don't use standard LVP planks run to the edge -- that's where slip hazards come from. A correctly installed LVP stair tread with a matched nose is no more slippery than hardwood, and less slippery than polished tile.
My stairs have a slight bow to some treads. Does that need to be fixed before you install flooring?
Yes, and it's better to fix it before than after. A bowed tread under new flooring will cause the surface material to flex with foot traffic, which loosens adhesive and eventually creates a squeak or a raised edge. We assess each tread during the prep phase and sister or replace any that have structural movement. It adds time upfront, but it's the difference between a staircase that holds for years and one that needs to be redone.
Is it possible to match my existing hardwood floors on the stairs if the wood species is older?
Matching an older species is possible but not always exact right off the install. Stain matching gets us close, but older hardwood has aged and oxidized in ways new wood hasn't. We can refinish the stairs and the adjacent floors together to achieve a consistent finish, which is usually the better approach than trying to match pre-finished planks to aged flooring. If you're also doing floor refinishing on the main level, staging both at the same time makes the match much tighter.
How long does a typical stair flooring project take?
A single staircase of 12 to 15 steps typically runs one to two days depending on material and substrate condition. If we're doing prep work on damaged treads or custom-cutting for an open-riser design, add half a day. We don't rush the adhesive cure time on glue-down installs -- walking on stairs before the adhesive sets is one of the main reasons treads pop loose early. We'll give you a clear timeline before we start.
Do you install flooring on stairs in rental properties and investment homes?
Frequently. LVP is the most practical choice for rental staircases because it handles heavy traffic, cleans fast, and holds up to the kind of use a rental property sees between tenants. We work with landlords and investors throughout the metro, including neighborhoods like Old Fourth Ward and surrounding areas. The same crew that does residential work handles investment properties -- no difference in how we approach the job.
What is the nosing on a stair tread and why does it matter?
The nosing is the front edge of the tread -- the part that overhangs the riser below it. Building codes typically require a nosing of a specific depth for safety, and the nosing takes more impact than any other part of the tread. A cheap or poorly installed nosing chips, lifts, or delaminates within a year of heavy use. We use nosing profiles engineered for the specific material we're installing and fasten them so they don't move.

Stair Flooring Across the Metro

We install stair flooring in homes across the greater Atlanta metro, including older two-story craftsman homes where the original stair treads are still in place and newer construction where the stairs were never finished past carpet. Areas we cover regularly:

Get Your Stairs Finished Right

One crew. Treads, risers, nosing, trim, and the floors they connect to.

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