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Hardwood Stairs Installed by Local Craftsmen
Custom hardwood treads, risers, and stained railings - the the Charlotte Metro Area crew that builds staircases worth photographing.
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- ✓Family-owned since 2012 · Samples you can see at home · Professional installation
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Hardwood Stair Installation in the Charlotte Metro Area
Stairs are the first thing guests see and the hardest-working surface in any home. Floor Decor & More designs and installs hardwood staircases for homeowners throughout the Charlotte Metro Area, from Waxhaw out across the Charlotte metro, that feel solid underfoot, match the rest of your flooring, and stand up to decades of daily traffic.
We handle everything in one trip: removing old carpet or treads, leveling the substructure, custom-milling nosings to match your hardwood flooring, installing treads and risers, and finishing with a low-VOC sealer. You get one crew, one schedule, and one warranty.

Solid vs. engineered hardwood treads - which to pick
Solid oak, maple, and hickory treads are the gold standard for staircases. They sand and refinish multiple times, and a quality solid tread will easily outlive a 30-year mortgage - see our real & solid hardwood page for species and pricing detail.
Engineered treads are a smart pick when you're matching an existing engineered floor or working over a concrete slab. They're dimensionally stable, less prone to squeaks in a humid Piedmont summer, and finish to look identical to solid wood once installed.
- Red oak, white oak, maple, hickory, walnut - all in stock
- Custom stains color-matched to your floor (free sample boards)
- Open-end, boxed, curved, and winding staircases
- Matching nosings milled in-house when manufacturers don't carry one

What the installation process looks like
Day one is demo and prep. We remove existing carpet, treads, or tile, vacuum out the staircase, and shim any loose stringers so the new staircase doesn't squeak. On day two we install treads, risers, and nosings using construction adhesive and finish nails - no visible fasteners. Day three is finishing: stain (if requested), three coats of polyurethane, and a final detail pass.

Pairing your stairs with the rest of your floor
Most homeowners want the staircase to read as a continuation of the main floor, not a separate project. We work from the same stain batch as your hardwood flooring or hardwood refinishing job, and use the same finish sheen so the stairs blend in instead of standing out. If you'd like a deliberate contrast - dark treads with painted white risers, for example - we'll mock that up on a sample board before we order materials, and we're happy to talk it through at your free estimate.

Yes. We remove the carpet, padding, staples, and tack strip, then inspect the underlying treads. If the existing treads are solid, we can install on top. If they're particleboard or damaged, we replace them with new treads as part of the job.
A standard 14-stair installation takes 2 to 3 days end to end - demo on day one, install on day two, and finishing on day three. You can use the stairs the following morning, with full cure in about 7 days.
That's the goal on most jobs. We bring stain samples to your home, brush them onto a piece of the same wood species, and let you pick before we order. You see the actual color on the actual wood, not a brochure swatch.
No more than any other hard surface. We finish stairs with a matte or satin polyurethane that has a low-slip rating. If you have pets or small children, we can add discreet anti-slip strips under the nosing.
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The Floor Decor & More Experience
From samples to finished floors: four clear steps.
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Compare your options
Visit the Waxhaw showroom or schedule an in-home estimate to compare materials, colors and performance.
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Measure and confirm the plan
We’ll measure your space, confirm product and scope, and prepare a clear estimate before you approve the work.
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Prepare and install
The project is completed with the agreed preparation, removal, installation, transitions and cleanup.
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Walk through the finished result
Review the completed work, care guidance and any applicable product or labor-warranty information.

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Compare flooring samples in person at 203 N Broome St, Ste B, Waxhaw, NC 28173. We also serve homeowners across Waxhaw, Union County, South Charlotte and nearby communities.
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- Friday10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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These items can be included when needed. We’ll confirm what is and is not included in your written project scope before work begins.
Timing depends on the material, room size and preparation required. We’ll review the expected schedule after measuring the space and confirming the product.
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