Transforming Carpeted Stairs Into Wood

Sand the wood using multiple grit sandpaper.

Transforming carpeted stairs into wood.

First i primed then with zinnser bin shellac. Follow the instructions on dry time. My husband and i recently tore the carpet from our stairs and painted the wood underneath creating a fresh clean and modern look. Use a foam brush to apply the stain and wipe with a lint free cloth.

Once it dries apply two coats of clear coat. Fill in any holes in the wood with wood filler. This is our stairs before. Stain and clear coat your stairs to give them long lasting appeal.

If there were existing hardwoods underneath the carpet sand them before re staining. From carpet to hardwood. The carpet was old and dirty giving the entry a very dark and dated feel. The look you want is easily achieveable if you are handy.

If the wood underneath is not desireable got to a lumberyard and see what you can get milled down into 3 8 stock in the desired depth and surround the tread. How to easily transform your stairs wow did this weekend fly by. Stain seal as needed and your done. Our main goal was to rip off the carpet see what wood was underneath and.

Remove the carpet from the stairs. I used a foam roller to apply it sanding with fine sandpaper between coats and wiping off with a tac cloth. This is the best product for hiding wood grain fyi. My husband and i got to enjoy a nice dinner and evening alone for our anniversary thanks mom and dad for keeping the kids overnight we took the kids swimming 4 wheeling in the woods and i busted my butt removing carpet and refinishing the basement stairs.

Using a varnish stripper remove the top coat from the stair treads.