Hardwood Stairs and Railing
Elegant Transitions, Precision Craftsmanship, Seamless Style
Staircases are more than just a way to get from one floor to another—they’re a statement feature, a visual connector, and a key structural element in your home. Whether you’re upgrading an existing staircase or finishing off a new floor installation, hardwood stairs and custom railings bring timeless beauty and cohesion to your interior design.
At Black Rhino Floor Installation Services, we specialize in crafting and installing hardwood stairs and railings that blend seamlessly with your flooring and elevate the overall look of your space. Serving Ocala, FL, and surrounding communities, we combine expert craftsmanship, material knowledge, and design-minded installation to ensure your staircase looks polished, professional, and built to last.
We don’t just cover stairs—we design and install hardwood stair systems that reflect your personal style and enhance the architectural flow of your home.
Why Invest in Hardwood Stairs and Railings?
While many flooring projects focus on flat surfaces, your staircase plays just as important a role in design, flow, and function. Adding hardwood to your stairs and railings creates:
A seamless transition between floors
A unified design that ties all your flooring together
Increased resale value and lasting appeal
Durability that outperforms carpet or soft surfaces
Custom styling from traditional to modern and everything in between
Unlike off-the-shelf systems, a custom hardwood stair and railing installation gives you control over every element—plank direction, edge profile, color match, nosing style, spindle design, and more.
Our Hardwood Stair Installation Services
At Black Rhino, we take pride in offering turnkey stair solutions, from basic tread replacements to full custom staircases with matching rail systems. We work with a wide range of materials and styles, ensuring your stair installation feels like a natural extension of your flooring project.
Stair Tread and Riser Installation
We install hardwood stair treads (the part you step on) and risers (the vertical parts) in a variety of wood species, finishes, and edge profiles. Whether you want clean, square edges or a rounded bullnose profile, we cut and install every piece with millimeter precision.
Our process includes:
Removal of old carpet or soft surfaces
Inspection and repair of stair framing, if necessary
Subsurface leveling for squeak-free performance
Accurate cutting for custom tread and riser fit
Adhesive and fastener-secured installation
Finishing, sanding, and sealing (if using unfinished hardwood)
Stair Nosing and Edge Detail Work
Stair nosing—the rounded or squared edge at the front of each tread—plays a critical role in both safety and aesthetics. We offer a variety of options:
Full bullnose or eased edge
Square edge for a modern look
Overlap or flush-mount nosings to match your floor
Custom-milled nosing to blend perfectly with adjacent hardwood
We match wood species, stains, and finishes for a uniform look across landings and transitions.
Matching Landings and Mid-Flight Platforms
For homes with landings between floors or multi-directional staircases, we install hardwood flooring on those flat areas as well. Our attention to plank direction and pattern alignment ensures your landings flow perfectly with your stair treads and main flooring.
Custom Hardwood Railings
Railings are just as important as stairs. They complete the visual flow, ensure safety, and add architectural interest to your home. We install hardwood handrails, newel posts, and balusters in a variety of styles:
Contemporary: Clean, squared profiles with metal or glass accents
Traditional: Turned spindles and stained oak or maple rails
Rustic: Hand-hewn wood and forged iron details
Transitional: A blend of clean lines and subtle curves
Every component is cut, secured, and finished on-site for a true custom installation.
Staircase Styles We Work With
We install and enhance all types of residential staircases, including:
Straight staircases (with or without landings)
L-shaped and U-shaped stairs
Winder stairs with angled treads
Split staircases and dual-entry steps
Open tread stairs with floating effects
We tailor each project to your layout, ensuring safety, symmetry, and code compliance throughout.
Why Work with Black Rhino for Your Stair Project?
Installing hardwood stairs and railings isn’t a side job—it’s a specialized craft. At Black Rhino, we’re known for doing things right the first time, and that includes the tricky work of stair and railing integration.
Dedicated expertise in hardwood installation
Clean transitions from floor to stair
Custom cutting for tight, creak-free fits
Code-compliant railing installation
Precision detailing from tread to top rail
Respectful, clean, professional crews
We’re not just a team that “can do stairs.” We’re a company that takes pride in how we do them—clean lines, safe heights, smooth finishes, and design-forward results.