Transforming Carpeted Stairs Into Wood

Our main goal was to rip off the carpet see what wood was underneath and.

Transforming carpeted stairs into wood.

Stain seal as needed and your done. This is our stairs before. Using a varnish stripper remove the top coat from the stair treads. First i primed then with zinnser bin shellac.

We did this project over a full weekend and two additional weeks nights following. The look you want is easily achieveable if you are handy. Finally i used benjamin moore advance paint in white to paint the risers also using a foam roller. Sand the wood using multiple grit sandpaper.

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. Use a foam brush to apply the stain and wipe with a lint free cloth. Get that carpet off and your halfway there. Remove the carpet from the stairs.

My husband and i recently tore the carpet from our stairs and painted the wood underneath creating a fresh clean and modern look. From carpet to hardwood. How to easily transform your stairs wow did this weekend fly by. Once it dries apply two coats of clear coat.

The carpet was old and dirty giving the entry a very dark and dated feel. 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. I used a foam roller to apply it sanding with fine sandpaper between coats and wiping off with a tac cloth.

Follow the instructions on dry time.