Indoor work that fills your schedule, right when winter hits

Every painter knows the pattern: the first stretch of autumn rain, outdoor jobs postponed, and a schedule that empties while the fixed costs keep running. For decades, the trade has pushed indoor work as the answer to the quiet season — and stair renovation may well be the finest indoor work there is. It connects directly to your craft, requires no investment in expensive equipment, and in most cases you already have the client. Omnistair offers painters two routes: start today with a low-threshold combination, or take a short training course and grow into complete stair renovations.

You're already in the house — and so is the staircase

A painter working indoors walks past tired staircases every week: worn treads, slippery lacquer, a finish that no longer matches the rest of the home. The client is there, the trust is there — only the offer was missing until now. And there's a second effect: the painter who renovates a client's staircase in winter keeps that client warm. Come spring, that same client doesn't call someone else for the exterior work — they call you.

Two routes to get started

Why Signature is particularly interesting for painters

A client who has their stairs painted spends a modest amount. A client who chooses a complete Signature renovation invests in the centrepiece of their home — and that difference shows in what each job leaves behind. Every Signature staircase also includes the EverStep tread as standard, so you always deliver the full system. The same client, the same home, but a job worth a multiple of painting alone.

Short training, proven system — avoiding costly mistakes

The biggest worry with any new service isn't the technique — it's the risk: what if it comes loose, what if the client claims? That's why with Omnistair you never work on your own guesswork. The training is short and practical — you learn to install the system as intended, with material that has proven itself in the field. Beyond installation, you also learn the basics of colours and materials, advising clients at home and working with the colour mixer. The course is also open to career changers and returners looking for practical work.

Start with your own clients

You don't need to run ads to get going. Go through your current client list: in how many homes where you've worked indoors is there a staircase that's worn, slippery or dated? One email or message in October — "this winter I'm doing staircases too" — is often enough to book the first jobs.

Become an EverStep dealer

Curious what stair renovation could mean for your schedule? See how to become an EverStep dealer or get in touch— we'll look together at which route fits your business.