As the true architectural spine of your home, a staircase is often the very first design element guests see when they step through your front door. We believe your entryway should make an unforgettable first impression.
With over 20 years of custom flooring and remodeling expertise in the Greater Atlanta area, Select Floors specializes in transforming worn, outdated staircases into breathtaking focal points. We bring high-end interior design vision combined with rigorous structural expertise to every step of your project from historic homes in Roswell to modern renovations in Alpharetta.
Staircase Remodel Projects: Treads, Risers, and Nosing
To design a staircase that stands up to heavy foot traffic while looking spectacular, it helps to understand the key components our craftsmen manipulate during a remodel:
Stair Treads
Horizontal surfaces you step on that bear the brunt of everyday wear and tear. Stair tread material selection is critical! Stair treads are engineered for maximum durability, structural integrity, and slip resistance.
Stair Risers
Vertical faces between each tread that offer an incredible canvas for design. You can choose to match the wood of the tread, opt for a painted classic, crisp white riser, or use decorative tile to introduce texture, Mediterranean, or transitional flair.
Stair Nosing
Front edge of the tread that overhangs the riser. Nosing is a critical safety feature that provides extra foot placement area and prevents slipping. From a design perspective, getting the nosing right is essential for a clean, professional finish, particularly when transitioning to modern materials like luxury vinyl.
Designing Staircase Transitions: Stairs & Flooring Integration
One of the biggest challenges in residential design is achieving a seamless visual flow between your open-concept living areas and your staircase. A disconnect at the base of the stairs can disrupt your entire home’s design harmony. Our design consultants specialize in creating a unified look across your spaces:
- Precision Hardwood Color Matching: If you have existing site-finished hardwood flooring, our craftsmen can custom-blend stains so your new stair treads perfectly match your floors, account for wood species variation, and suit the natural lighting.
- Coordinating Nosing & Transitions for LVP: Installing waterproof luxury vinyl plank flooring in Brookhaven or Woodstock homes has become incredibly popular! When carrying this look to the stairs, we utilize flush or overlap stair nosing pieces engineered to match your LVP choice to prevent lips and create a smooth, safe transition.
- Visual Anchoring: We help you evaluate how light hits your foyer so that your choice of wood grain direction, transitional trim, and paint colors anchor the staircase beautifully into the surrounding rooms.
Premium Staircase Remodeling Materials
We source and install the highest-quality staircase materials, tailored to withstand Georgia’s unique climate challenges and seasonal humidity fluctuations.
Hardwood
Nothing matches the timeless elegance and value-add of real wood. We offer premium solid and engineered hardwood flooring options for staircase remodels. Hardwood is highly sought after for hardwood flooring installation in Milton and historic Marietta renovations. For homes built on concrete slabs, we utilize advanced engineered hardwood that resists shifting and warping caused by subfloor moisture, giving you the classic look of wood with enhanced structural stability.
Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)
If you love the look of natural wood but have a high-activity household with pets and kids, LVP is an exceptional staircase remodeling material. In fact, LVP provides the best waterproof staircase material for Marietta basements and multi-level homes alike. Modern luxury vinyl mimics the texture and grain of real wood with astonishing accuracy, is highly scratch-resistant, and is incredibly easy to clean.
Carpet & Custom Stair Runners
Carpet adds warmth, comfort, and crucial noise reduction to a staircase. A custom stair runner is a brilliant way to introduce color, pattern, or sophisticated texture to your entryway while protecting the underlying wood. From plush, resilient fibers that withstand heavy traffic to low-profile patterns, our team handles precise measurement and tailored installation of premium runners flawlessly.
Elegant Tile
For a truly distinctive, high-end look, incorporating tile into your staircase design can elevate your entire home. While tile is rarely used on the treads themselves due to comfort, using decorative ceramic, porcelain, or natural stone tile stair risers creates a striking architectural statement that pairs beautifully with hardwood treads.
Professional Dustless Refinishing
If your existing hardwood stairs are structurally sound but look worn, scratched, or dated, you don’t need a costly replacement. Our skilled craftsmen can bring them back to life. We carefully sand away old finishes, address deeper gouges or minor imperfections, and apply fresh, modern stains protected by durable, heavy-duty topcoats. Revitalize your entryway and highlight the natural beauty of the wood grain without the mess of traditional sanding.
Upgraded Handrails, Balusters, & Hardware
An easy way to shift the architectural style of your home is by updating your staircase framework. We offer a wide selection of premium materials to replace older components:
- Classic, stately wood newel posts for traditional elegance.
- Sleek wrought iron or matte black metal balusters for a timeless transitional look.
- Streamlined stainless steel or cable railing designs for modern and contemporary aesthetics.
Updating these structural elements not only dramatically improves your home's visual flow but also ensures your staircase meets modern building safety codes.
Start Your Staircase Remodel Today
Connect with our experienced team to discuss your vision and learn how we can bring precision and quality craftsmanship to your project. Fill out the form below to get started on your Marietta staircase remodel.
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