Metal staircase restoration

Metal staircase restoration in Montreal

Long-lasting rust treatment, clean finish, protection tailored to the Quebec climate. We restore and protect — we don't just paint over it.

RBQ 5865-9889-01 · Insured · ★ 4.9 Google · 1-year warranty · Montreal

The Montreal problem

In Montreal, an exterior metal staircase takes a beating all year round: humidity, salt, snow, freeze-thaw cycles, and temperature variations. A coat of paint applied over top looks fine at first. Then it bubbles, cracks, and the rust comes back, especially at the welds, in the corners, and under the steps.

We treat this as a restoration and protection job, not a cosmetic refresh. Serious prep (grinding with discs and wire brushes), suitable anti-rust primer, and a finish designed to hold up outside, right here in Quebec.

Read: the myth of the one-coat paint →

Our process

Site protection

Protection of surrounding surfaces (balcony, brick, siding, plants, pathways). We leave the work site clean.

Grind & preparation

Removal of peeling paint and loose rust. Brushing, sanding of unstable areas. The foundation of any lasting work.

Welding & railing repair

Repair of cracked welds, shaky handrails, rusted steps. We make it solid again before painting.

Rust-inhibiting primer

Application of a corrosion-inhibiting primer suitable for exterior metal. This is what prevents rust from coming back under the paint.

Topcoats

Durable exterior paint, coats depending on the scope. Clean, uniform finish that withstands the seasons.

Prices starting from

Starting fromStraight staircase (1 floor)
1 800 $
Starting fromStaircase with landing / turn
2 400 $
Starting fromGuardrails only
450 $
Starting fromWeld repair
350 $

«Starting from» implies easy access and a moderate condition. Free on-site quote after inspection.

How it works

1

Book online or contact us

Choose a time slot for the inspection.

2

Inspection & Estimate

We assess the actual condition, and we propose a plan and a fixed quote.

3

Execution

Sanding, priming, finishing. Clean and guaranteed.

For condominiums & property management associations

Condominium stairs have obligations under Law 16: maintenance logbook, documentation of interventions. Every step is documented (before/after photos, reports) to feed your logbook annually.

Read: what Bill 16 really says →

Frequently Asked Questions

What season to paint a metal staircase?

From May to October, excluding humidity and rain. We plan according to the weather.

How long does a restoration take?

A straight staircase: 1 to 2 days. With landing, railing and repairs: 3 to 4 days.

Should all the old paint be removed?

No. We remove what no longer adheres (blisters, rust, peeling paint). What holds, we prepare and repaint over.

What warranty?

2-year labor warranty for metal stair restorations. Paint durability depends on exposure and maintenance — 5 to 8 years for properly prepared work.