Custom Stair Remodels, Treads, Handrails and Balusters

Browse examples of stair remodels, oak tread replacement, custom handrails, iron baluster upgrades, box newels, curved rail work, and finish carpentry completed by Denver Stair in the Denver area.

Stair Tread Replacement Projects

Examples of carpet-to-hardwood stair conversions, hardwood stair treads, painted risers, false treads, and finished stair trim.

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Oak stair tread replacement with painted white risers in a Denver home
Stair Treads

Oak Tread Replacement

Old carpet was removed and new stained maple treads and handrails installed. The skirts were skinned and new riser material painted white.

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Painted stair risers with stained oak treads and finished skirt boards View Before Picture
Stair Treads

Painted Risers and Oak Treads

A clean stair finish using hardwood treads, painted risers, and matching trim details to brighten the stairway. This was one of our most transformative projects. All the skirt boards were replaced. mitered to the risers for a seamless look. I will leave a pic of the before on this one.

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False tread stair remodel with hardwood caps and painted risers
Stair Treads

False Tread Stair Remodel

False treads can provide the hardwood stair look while keeping the project practical for many existing stair layouts.

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Custom Handrail and Railing Projects

Custom handrail work including wall rail, open rail systems, stained handrail, rail fittings, and finish carpentry details.

Stained oak handrail installed on remodeled Denver staircase
Handrails

Stained Oak Handrail

A stained handrail matched to the stair treads and trim for a finished, coordinated stair remodel. Custom build in Arvada Colorado

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Wood wall rail installed along interior staircase in Denver home
Handrails

Wall Rail Installation

Wall rail installed for a safer and more finished stairway, with clean brackets and properly returned rail ends. This was made to match a 1920s handrail in Hilltop area of Denver. It allowed a client more time in his home of 60 plus years

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Horizontal alder railing design on interior stair remodel
Handrails

Horizontal Rail Design

Horizontal railing can give a stairway a more modern look while still using warm wood details and quality finish carpentry.

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Iron Baluster Upgrade Projects

Iron baluster upgrades can transform an older stair rail system while keeping the existing stair layout.

Iron gothic baluster upgrade with wood handrail on Denver stair remodel
Iron Balusters

Iron Baluster Tuscan Style

Tuscan style metal balusters add a warm, old-world look to a staircase with simple iron lines,scrolls, and textured finishes like satin black or oil-rubbed bronze. They work well with oak, alder, walnut, and other stained hardwoods, giving the stairway a handcrafted feel without making the design too busy.

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Twist and basket iron balusters installed below stained wood handrail
Iron Balusters

Twist and Basket Balusters

Decorative iron balusters with twist and basket patterns installed below a stained wood handrail.

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Black iron balusters with stained handrail and painted stair trim
Iron Balusters

Modern look

This modern metal baluster design uses clean vertical lines with simple circle accents to create a contemporary look without overpowering the stairway. The black iron contrasts nicely with the stained wood rail and trim, giving the space a sharp, updated feel while still working well in a traditional home.

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Box Newel and Stair Post Projects

Box newels, starting posts, landing posts, and finished stair trim help define the overall look of a stair remodel.

Box newel post installed with stained handrail on Denver stair remodel
Box Newels

Box Newel Stair Remodel

This one was not just a box newel but a complete makeover. New oak skirts, treads, risers and caps. Done in Hyland Hills, Westminster.

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Stained newel post and handrail on interior stair remodel
Box Newels

Stained Newel and Rail over Post design

A dark stain on oak twisted rope balusters. The rail goes over the top on these. The normal gooseneck could not be used on this as the rail had to hit a lower elevation because of the faux finish on the wall could not be duplicated. Requiring our rail to hit the same spot as the old stair rail. Tuscan style balusters finish the look on a residence in the Highlands of Denver

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Curved Rail and Specialty Stair Projects

Curved handrails and specialty stair parts require careful layout, fitting, and finish work.

Curved wood handrail installed on interior staircase in Denver area home
Curved Rails

Curved Handrail Installation

Curved handrail we built in Evergreen Colorado. Modern style in white oak.

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Curved stair railing with stained handrail and iron balusters
Curved Rails

Curved Stair Railing

Full treatment on this one. New curve rail bent with new treads,risers and veneer on the outside stair skirt to match the treads. Modern 6003 rail with square modern newel posts all stained dark and clear coated.

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Custom stair finish carpentry with rail fittings and trim details
Specialty Stair Work

Custom Stair Finish Carpentry

This is the start of a tread cap on the outside and a skin veneer going on the wall side.

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Before and After Stair Remodels

Before and after photos help show how new treads, railings, balusters, and finish details can change the look of a stairway.

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Before and after stair railing upgraded from wood balusters to iron balusters
Before & After

Wood to Iron Balusters

A railing update using iron balusters while keeping the stairway warm with stained wood rail and trim.

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Before and after spiral stair in Denver View after picture
Before & After

Spiral set and modern handrail

A spiral stair is a great option when space is limited but you still want a strong architectural feature. With a compact footprint, curved handrail, and carefully fitted treads, a spiral stair can provide access to lofts, decks, basements, or upper levels while adding a distinctive custom look to the home.

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Planning a Stair Remodel?

Denver Stair can help with stair tread replacement, custom handrails, iron balusters, box newels, curved rail work, stair parts, and finish carpentry for homes in the Denver area.

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