Do Your Stairs Need Refinishing, or Just a Deep Clean?

Stairs take more foot traffic per square foot than any floor in the house, which is why the finish on a set of wood stair treads often wears through years before the surrounding hardwood needs attention. A dull, scuffed look that comes back after cleaning usually means the finish itself is worn and a fresh coat is what's needed, not more cleaning product. Visible bare wood, especially in the center of each tread where feet land most, means the finish has already worn through and refinishing (not just recoating) is the right call. If only a few treads show wear and the rest look fine, our stair refinishing service can often address just those without redoing the whole staircase.