Staircase Painters in Windsor
Windsor Decorators are staircase painters in Windsor covering Eton, Old Windsor, Maidenhead, Ascot, Virginia Water, and surrounding areas.
- Turned spindles, newel posts, and handrails painted to a clean finish
- Stair risers and strings prepared and coated in durable floor-grade paint
- Period properties with original timber staircases handled regularly
- Stripping and re-priming where previous paint is built up heavily
- Careful sequencing to keep the staircase usable throughout the job
Georgian townhouses in Windsor and Eton have original timber staircases with turned spindles, deep newel posts, and string boards. These have accumulated many layers of paint over decades. Stripping and re-priming before finishing is unavoidable if the moulding detail is to remain visible. Staircase painting is part of our full interior painting service across the Royal Borough.
Call 01753 981166 for a free quote.
Why Choose Windsor Decorators
Staircase Specialists
High-traffic finishes on banisters, spindles, and stair risers.
Clear Pricing
Fixed price from the first quote with no unexpected additions.
Fully Insured
Full public liability cover on every job.
Highly Recommended
Windsor Decorators covers staircase painting across Windsor and the Royal Borough.
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Staircase Painting Services
Balusters and Spindles
Spindles are the most time-consuming element of any staircase repaint. Each one must be coated on all four faces and on both end shoulders. On Georgian and Victorian staircases, turned spindles have multiple profiles that require a cutting-in brush at every change of section.
Your decorator paints spindles in sets, working from top to bottom to avoid drips onto finished sections. For hallway walls adjacent to the staircase, see our hallway painting page.
Handrail and Newel Post
The handrail is the most touched surface on a staircase. It needs a durable, hard finish that resists grip marks and cleans easily. Your decorator uses satinwood or a hard-wearing eggshell rather than standard emulsion.
Newel posts on period staircases often have decorative caps and collars that have been over-painted many times. Your decorator strips these back where needed to restore the original profile before priming and finishing.
Stair Risers and Treads
Stair risers are the vertical boards between each tread. Your decorator paints risers in satinwood or eggshell, which is more durable than emulsion and easier to clean.
Where floor paint is needed on treads, your decorator uses a two-pack or specialist floor enamel rated for foot traffic. For ceiling painting above stairwells, see our ceiling painting page.
Understairs Area
The understairs cupboard or open recess is often neglected during decoration. It is a high-visibility area when the door is open and benefits from fresh paint. We include this in our staircase quotes as standard.
Where the understairs area is used as storage, we clear the space before painting and restore it afterwards. A clean, painted understairs space makes the whole hallway look more finished.
Victorian and Edwardian Staircases
Victorian and Edwardian staircases in Windsor, Maidenhead, and Eton typically have more decorative detail than modern equivalents. String boards with shaped upper edges, deep skirting at the sides, and carved newel caps all require individual attention.
Heavy paint build-up on period staircases obscures fine detail and can cause coats to crack and peel at movement joints. Your decorator strips back to bare wood where the build-up is significant. For interior painting throughout the rest of the property, see our interior painting page.
Staircase Painting Costs in Windsor
Prices below are estimates only. Every staircase is different. Call 01753 981166 for a precise quote.
What Drives the Price
A typical staircase repaint in Windsor ranges from £380 to £1,100 depending on staircase size, spindle count, and the level of preparation needed.
Spindle count: More spindles take significantly more time than any other element. Preparation depth: Period staircases with heavy paint build-up need stripping. Number of flights: Multi-storey properties have longer runs.
Typical Price Ranges
Modern straight staircase (single flight, simple balustrade): £380 to £580.
Victorian terraced house staircase (single flight, turned spindles): £500 to £750.
Georgian Townhouse Pricing
Full staircase repaint (spindles and newel, Georgian townhouse Eton, three-storey): £700 to £1,100.
Call 01753 981166 or use the contact form for a fixed written quote.
Here’s How It Works
1. Free Quote
Your decorator visits, assesses the staircase, and confirms the scope in writing.
2. Preparation
Stripping, sanding, and priming completed before any topcoat.
3. First Coat
Full coverage on spindles, newel, handrail, and risers.
4. Second Coat
Final topcoat for a hard, consistent finish.
5. Finish Check
Your decorator walks the full staircase with you before leaving.
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