Staircases

Staircase Refacing in Washington & Long Valley, NJ

Need to revitalize your staircase? We’ve got you covered.

Your staircase is the centerpiece of your home — the first thing guests see and the one feature you walk past a dozen times a day. Yet in most New Jersey homes it is also the most overlooked and the most worn: scuffed treads, dated carpet, paint-chipped risers and squeaks that have been there for years. Washington Flooring proudly sells and installs full staircase refacing systems that transform a tired stairway into a showpiece — often in just a day or two, and without the cost, mess or disruption of tearing the entire staircase out.

We have been refacing and rebuilding staircases for homeowners across Warren, Hunterdon and Morris County for nearly 30 years. As a family-owned, owner-operated company with showrooms in both Washington and Long Valley, NJ, we bring the same standard to your stairs that we bring to every floor we install: Affordable. Accountable. Experts.

What is staircase refacing?

Staircase refacing covers your existing stair structure with brand-new, furniture-grade wood treads and risers — giving you the look of a completely rebuilt hardwood staircase without the expense and demolition of full reconstruction. It is the ideal solution whether you are tearing off old, matted carpet to reveal builder-grade pine underneath, updating a 1980s oak staircase, or restoring a historic stairway in a German Valley farmhouse or a Victorian in downtown Washington.

Our treads and risers come in roughly 20 prefinished options in the most popular colors and species of wood, so you can match your stairs to floors you already have — or make them a striking focal point all their own. Prefer something unique? We also offer custom staining: we can order your products unfinished and stain them to any color your heart desires, so your staircase is truly one of a kind. Featured species range from rich, dramatic Brazilian Cherry to warm, timeless custom-stained oak.

These are innovative, premium systems that the big-box competitors simply do not offer. Pairing a refaced staircase with new floors lets us tie your entire main level together — we can help you select the perfect hardwood flooring for your rooms and then top it off with a one-of-a-kind staircase that makes your home’s centerpiece unforgettable.

Questions?

Why reface instead of replace or recarpet?

Dramatic transformation, less disruption. You get the look of a brand-new hardwood staircase without ripping out the existing structure — less demolition, less dust and a faster timeline.
A true centerpiece. Real wood treads and risers turn a builder-grade or carpeted stair into the architectural highlight of your home.
Easier to clean and healthier. Hardwood stairs shed the dust, allergens and trapped wear that old stair carpet holds onto.
Built to match your home. With about 20 prefinished options plus unlimited custom stain colors, your stairs can complement your existing floors or stand on their own.
Lasting value. A refaced hardwood staircase is a high-impact upgrade that buyers notice the moment they walk in — a smart investment in homes across Warren, Hunterdon and Morris County.

Your options: treads, risers, stains & coordinating floors

Every staircase is different, and so is every home. During your consultation we will walk you through species and color, tread profiles and edge details, full risers, and how your stairs should relate to the rest of your flooring. Many homeowners coordinate their new stairs with fresh hardwood floors on the same level, add a runner over the new treads for comfort and safety — ask about our carpet runners and stair-rated styles — or balance the project with low-maintenance luxury vinyl plank and waterproof flooring in adjoining rooms. If you are still comparing wood species and finishes, our hardwood guide is a helpful place to start, and you can preview combinations in our room visualizer.

How our staircase refacing process works

From first call to final reveal, you work with one point of contact — no 800 numbers, no department hand-offs and no third-party contractors.

Free in-home consultation. Give us a call to arrange a free in-home consultation, where we show you all the options at your disposal and bring samples so you can see colors and species against your actual floors and light.
Measure & custom selection. We measure your staircase precisely and help you choose prefinished or custom-stained treads and risers that fit your home and budget.
Expert installation. Our own trained craftsmen — not subcontractors — install your system with clean transitions, careful dust control and attention to every detail.
The reveal. Your worn-out stairway becomes the one-of-a-kind centerpiece of your home, built to be enjoyed for years to come.

Built for NJ homes — historic and new

Northwest New Jersey is full of homes with great bones and tired stairs. In Washington and across Warren County, many homes date to the borough’s 19th-century heyday, with original staircases that deserve a careful, characterful update. In Long Valley and greater Morris County — from the historic German Valley district to custom estates in Schooley’s Mountain and Chester — staircases are often the architectural signature of the home. Whether your stairway is 120 years old or part of a newer build, our refacing systems are tailored to fit. Explore finished projects in our inspiration gallery and see why neighbors choose us in our customer reviews.

See the difference: before & after

See our photo gallery for real before-and-after staircase transformations, featured in species from Brazilian Cherry to custom-stained oak. Many of these projects were completed alongside new floors throughout the home — browse the full range of staircase replacement systems and our complete flooring services to plan your project.

Is staircase refacing right for your home?

Refacing is the right call for far more homes than people expect. It is ideal when you are:

Tearing out old stair carpet and discovering rough builder-grade pine or plywood underneath that was never meant to be seen.
Updating a dated oak staircase from the 1980s or ’90s that no longer matches the floors you have put in since.
Restoring a historic stairway in a German Valley farmhouse or a downtown Washington Victorian that needs new life without losing its character.
Finishing a new build where the builder’s standard stairs feel like an afterthought compared to the rest of the home.
Selling soon and looking for a high-impact upgrade that buyers notice the instant they walk in the door.

If your stair structure is sound — and most are — we can almost always reface rather than rebuild, saving you time, money and mess. During the free consultation we will confirm what your staircase needs and show you how it can coordinate with new hardwood floors or low-maintenance luxury vinyl plank elsewhere in the home.

Caring for your new hardwood staircase

A refaced staircase is built to last, and keeping it beautiful is simple. Sweep or dry-dust the treads regularly to keep grit from scratching the finish, wipe spills promptly, and clean with a product made for prefinished hardwood rather than water or all-purpose sprays. Felt pads under any nearby furniture, a walk-off mat at the base, and a runner on high-traffic stairs all help protect the surface — ask us about coordinating carpet runners when we plan your project. Cared for this way, your new stairs will stay a showpiece for decades, and our team is always here if you ever want to refresh or expand the look across the rest of your home.

Make it easy with financing

A staircase makeover is one of the highest-impact upgrades you can make, and special financing (subject to credit approval) lets you start now and pay over time. Ask us about current offers during your consultation.

Schedule your free staircase consultation

Ready to give your home a new centerpiece? Request your free in-home consultation today, or call the showroom nearest you: Washington at (908) 955-9232 or Long Valley at (908) 259-6264. You can also contact us with questions — we’d be glad to help.

Staircase refacing — Frequently Asked Questions

How many tread and riser options are available?

We offer roughly 20 prefinished options in the most popular wood species and colors, plus custom staining — we can order products unfinished and stain them to any color you want, so your staircase can match your floors or stand out on its own.

Can you match my new stairs to my existing floors?

Yes. With about 20 prefinished colors and unlimited custom stains, we can coordinate your stairs with your current hardwood floors — or make them a contrasting focal point. We’ll bring samples to your free in-home consultation.

Do I have to replace my whole staircase?

No. Refacing covers your existing stair structure with new furniture-grade treads and risers, giving you the look of a rebuilt hardwood staircase with far less demolition, dust and cost.

Are these systems available at big-box stores?

No — these innovative staircase replacement systems are not offered by the big-box competitors. They are a specialty product we sell and install ourselves.

Which areas do you serve for staircase refacing?

We serve homeowners across Warren, Hunterdon, Sussex, Morris, Somerset and Mercer Counties from our Washington and Long Valley, NJ showrooms, including Hackettstown, Phillipsburg, Chester, Califon, Schooley’s Mountain and the surrounding towns.

How do I get started?

Just request a free in-home consultation or call the showroom nearest you. We’ll show you all the options and provide a no-obligation estimate.

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