Laminate from £9⁵⁰ | LVT from £19⁵⁰ | Wood Flooring from £29⁰⁰ | New Floor Fitted from £19⁰⁰ | Floor Restoration from £25⁰⁰

Staircase Flooring Restoration & Installation London & Surrey

Matching Stair Nosings, Artisan Finishes & Complete Staircase Transformations

Your staircase is one of the most visible and hardest-working areas of your home — and one of the most transformative spaces a new floor can improve. Forever Wood Floors specialises in complete staircase flooring installation and restoration across London and Surrey, covering everything from matching stair nosings and solid oak bullnoses to full artisan finishing and bespoke staircase renovations. With over 15 years of experience and a showroom at 11 The Parade, Sunbury-on-Thames stocking 500+ display boards, we can help you choose the perfect staircase flooring solution before committing to a single board.

Staircase Restoration & Artisan Finishes

If your existing staircase has seen better days — worn treads, dated varnish, gaps between boards or tired painted risers — restoration is often a more cost-effective and beautiful solution than full replacement.

Our staircase restoration services include:

Dust-controlled sanding of existing stair treads and risers
Gap filling between boards and risers
Staining — wide range of colours available to transform dated wood
Lacquering — hard-wearing, durable finish for high-traffic staircases
Oiling — natural, penetrating finish that feeds and protects the wood
Hard wax oil — premium finish combining the natural look of oil with the durability of lacquer
Artisan finishing — bespoke hand-applied finishes, colour washing, liming and specialist effects for a truly unique staircase

Artisan Finish Options: Our artisan staircase finishing service offers bespoke, hand-crafted results that are truly one of a kind. Whether you want a limed oak effect, a heavily brushed and aged finish, a dark ebonised staircase or a subtle grey wash — our skilled team can achieve it. These finishes are particularly popular in period properties across Richmond, Twickenham, Wimbledon and Chelsea where homeowners want a staircase that reflects the character of the building.

Staircase Flooring Options We Install

We supply and install all major flooring types on staircases, matched precisely to your existing or new floor:

Engineered Oak Staircases Engineered oak is the most popular choice for staircases — dimensionally stable, available in a huge range of finishes and colours, and visually stunning when matched to an engineered oak floor. We install engineered oak treads with matching solid oak stair nosings for a seamless, professional finish throughout.

Solid Wood Staircases For a truly traditional and long-lasting result, solid wood staircase installation delivers unmatched character and durability. Solid oak, walnut and ash treads can be fitted, sanded and finished on site to your exact specification — lacquered, oiled, stained or left natural.

Laminate Staircases We install laminate flooring on staircases using Quick-Step's Incizo stair profile system — the most elegant laminate stair solution available, providing a clean, seamless transition from tread to riser with no unsightly metal nosings. Available across the full Quick-Step laminate range including Egger and Swiss Krono.

Luxury Vinyl (LVT) Staircases LVT staircase installation is ideal for family homes and rental properties — durable, waterproof and available in a wide range of wood and stone effect designs. We use purpose-made LVT stair nosings and profiles to achieve a clean, professional finish on every step.

Matching Stair Nosings Every staircase installation includes precisely matched stair nosings — solid oak bullnoses for wood and engineered installations, colour-matched profiles for laminate and LVT. We carry a comprehensive range of nosings in stock to match all major flooring brands and finishes.Why Choose Forever Wood Floors for Your Staircase?

Specialists — we install and restore staircases every week across London and Surrey
Showroom — see real stair nosings, treads and finish samples before committing
Matching expertise — we precisely match new staircase flooring to your existing floor
Complete service — supply, installation, nosings, risers, sanding and finishing all in one
Dust-controlled — our restoration work uses dust-controlled sanding equipment
1-year workmanship guarantee — on all staircase installations
Free site visit — we assess your staircase, measure accurately and advise on the best solution

Frequently Asked Questions — Staircase Flooring

Q: Can you match new staircase flooring to my existing floor? Yes — matching is one of our specialities. Bring a sample of your existing floor to our showroom at 11 The Parade, Sunbury-on-Thames, or send us a photo and we'll advise on the closest match available. For engineered oak installations we can often source from the same batch as your floor.

Q: How long does staircase installation take? A typical straight staircase of 12–14 steps takes 1–2 days for installation. Sanding and restoration of an existing staircase takes a similar time. More complex staircases with landings, turns or bespoke artisan finishing may take 2–3 days.

Q: Do you install flooring on curved or feature staircases? Yes — we have experience fitting engineered oak and LVT on curved and feature staircases. These require additional cutting and fitting time and are priced individually following a site visit.

Q: What is a stair nosing and do I need one? A stair nosing (or bullnose) is the finished edge piece fitted to the front of each step where the tread meets the riser. It protects the edge of the flooring, creates a clean finish and provides a non-slip edge. We include matching nosings on all staircase installations.

Q: Can you sand and refinish just the staircase without touching the rest of the floor? Yes — staircase-only restoration is one of our most popular services. We use dust-controlled equipment and mask surrounding areas carefully to keep disruption to a minimum.

Q: Do you work in occupied homes? Yes — most of our staircase work is carried out in occupied properties. We work section by section where possible to maintain access to upper floors throughout the job.

Q: What areas do you cover for staircase flooring? We cover West London, South West London and Surrey — TW, KT, GU, SW and W postcodes. This includes Richmond, Twickenham, Wimbledon, Putney, Fulham, Chelsea, Kingston, Esher, Weybridge, Cobham and all surrounding areas.

H2: Get a Free Staircase Quote

Ready to transform your staircase? Call us on 020 3870 8882, message us on WhatsApp or book a free site visit online. We'll assess your staircase, discuss your options and provide a full written quote — completely free of charge, with no obligation.

Visit our showroom at 11 The Parade, Staines Road, Sunbury-on-Thames TW16 7AB to see stair nosing samples, finish options and display boards across all our flooring ranges.

Open Monday 9:30–15:00 | Tuesday–Friday 9:30–14:00 | Saturday 10:00–15:00