We bought it at Lowes. My kids are grown, but I do have two dogs and a cat who constantly go up and down on them. I took the advice of Sarah at Thrifty Decor Chick who recommended in her tutorial to do this first as she painted her risers first and then when she stained the steps the stain got on the painted risers and was hard to get off. I would do it again, too without any hesitation. Hi Rebecca – Love when I hear success stories. They look great ~, AWESOME! I’m going to walk you though step by step how I gave the staircase a makeover. Looks like a $2000 staircase to me, instead of a $50 one :) You’ve give me great inspiration and even better — a picture to show my husband so that he will be equally inspired. It was SO worth it-your job is perfect! :):). I have spent a lot of time today with paint remover and my trusty sander and made very little progress, so think I’ll be going over the gloss with floor paint after another sanding session rather than staining to save myself some time with removing all of it! The stain dries quickly. First, we had to get rid of the existing bullnoses on the stairs. I primed the trim first with Glidden Gripper since the previous antique white was oil-based paint. Followed your directions. Would you mind uploading a pic on my fb fan page??? At the moment I have the same tired carpet on the second floor as on the steps. But it was SO worth it! :-). THANK YOU – I just checked my stairs and under the worn out carpet is bullnose treads – I showed my husband and now we are giddy to do this ourselves…. It used to be antique white. [email protected]://muchloveroseblog.tumblr.com says, Hi Diane- I never looked under myself and i just lifted rug on the bottom 3 and it looks like pine! Why did you wait so long??? Wow! What a difference with sooo little money invested. I found that stripes about 8 ft long were easy to handle without getting tangled. It was only a week of you not blogging, but I noticed, and I missed you. I did everything you told me to and I am so happy I did. Then dab poly over it and blend it into the step so you don’t see a ridge of poly on each step. Thank you so much. you did an awesome job, it looks really good. I – or I should say my husband, Ed sanded them until they were smooth and the holes blended into the surface a bit more. I’ll let you know how it goes! They too are fine “as is” ….we usually take our shoes off when coming indoors so they don’t get dirty very often. $5.00 coupon applied at checkout Save $5.00 with coupon. Love the look of your new steps…my staircase looks identical and I hope to do something similar. I’m worried the pine will look all scratched up after a while with a dog and was considering purchasing oak treads instead. The wood filler will not take the stain in the same way as the wood on the steps. Thanks Diane! Enjoy the beauty of your carpeted stairs and don’t worry about premature wear or excessive dirt. Hi Kelsi – The paint color on the walls is: Benjamin Moore: Edgecomb Gray #HC-173 It is a light taupe color with a hint of grey. Would do this over again if I had to. We have oak staircase that’s stained and just poly’d, it’s very yellowed thru the years and just needs a makeover. At first we had to get used to the new feel, but they are not slippery. If your stairs have a switchback, this can be a good place to make a change in floor covering. Thanks, Hi Mel – The color on the walls in my previous home’s foyer. I just moved into a 1930’s Craftsman house and am not an avid lover of carpeting … but that’s what is on the stairs. And also what kind of white paint finish do you recommend? It has one pointed end. https://inmyownstyle.com/2015/02/try-this-decorating-tip-tonight-giveaway.html. Thank you for making me believe I could do this myself! Image of partially Carpeted wooden stairs in a house. If I can do it myself I would prefer it. Very nice. uhhhmmm …. Would that look weird? It seems the norm is wood to carpet! It looks so fresh and bright now. To fix this, simply cover with Spackle, sand smooth, clean and then paint. I painted them white. How to ensure stairs are safe for someone with dementia Find out all you need to know to prevent falls and accidents on stairs and steps in the home Don’t panic It’s probably the area in the house that you worry about most. Found your blog from the HoH hookup. It looks fine, I don’t even notice it. Once the poly is over it, it may look fine. Have a chat with a carpet sales professional. My husband and I hire somebody to do this job, for about $1200.00. Solution: Make a change at the landing. U shaped stairway of home with brwon handrail supported by white balusters. Hardwood surface stairs, while they look amazing, can be deadly. I want to start ripping up carpet right this minute!! Thanks and good job! I just got home from the store and was pricing treads since the guy who did my floors said he looked under the carpet on my stairs and said “nope can’t use those, they just have to be recarpeted”….so I assumed it was plywood! If this is the case, you have two options that I can think of. No one will notice except you since you know it was there. I am so going to tackle my own ugly carpeted steps. It is the perfect color for our home and the other room colors that open in to the foyer. Hi Natasha – We used a sander with medium grit sandpaper and lots of pressure – my hubby did most of it. LOL The carpet is still on the bullnose on the second floor that meets the top riser. Donna The very hardest part (you may not have this problem) was keeping track of where Trax the cat was. You would need to protect it with polyurethane just like the steps. How many coats? He of course was curious to see what I was up to every time I worked on the steps. Beautiful job! That wood looks so beautiful! I think your husband owes you are really special dinner out! Enclosed … PetSafe CozyUp Folding Wood Pet Stairs for Dogs and Cats - for Small, Medium, Large and X-Large Pets 4.3 out of 5 stars 899. Like the other user mentioned seems like could slide on the stairs if they were hardwood much easier : – so thought I might do a couple of steps at a time – do you see any potential problems with that in terms of how it might work? Take a peek, you may be surprised. It’s a very nice job, I must say. I LOVE the stain you chose….going to share on FB!!! If it takes a beating you can always tile over the paint. I do believe I will start slowly. I feel that to provide you with the most detail possible, you should know what brand of product I'm using and where I bought it. I plan to use it again on the staircase makeover in my new house. Thanks Janet – Yes, I or I should say he – my husband sanded all the over sprayed paint off the steps. I would use wood filler, but make sure it is one that takes a stain. Tread Cap (Solid or Full) – The decorative horizontal face piece that partially or full covers the Sub Tread. wow, this is amazing! The light adds a shine to them in the photos making them look lighter than they actually are. If you are afraid to commit, try the stain on a scrap piece of wood that is the same type of wood as your stairs to see how the color will look. I know it must be frustrating after all your hard work, but with a little more effort I think you can hide the paint bleed. Your stairway looks fabulous. Hi Michelle – I only used the stain pre-conditioner and the poly on the steps – not the painted risers. I am having a hard time deciding what to use as a stair strip to go at the very top of the stairs (landing). Shannon My hubby help me sand them smooth to remove the paint and smooth the nail holes, but they were not perfect. Absolutely stunning! You can see it in the last two photos in the post. Nice job! The kitchen features fully concealed appliances, flip up high storage units for easy access, and a countertop that wraps into the main … i even have 2 cats to keep you company!!!! Hi Theresa – I left the banister as it was. They are lovely. Hi! Thank you for responding so quickly Diane! I did every other step so we could get up and down still while they were a work in progress. I was so inspired by your DIY project, I just finished ripping the carpet off of the first 5 stairs and will finish tomorrow!!! Like you I dont know why I waited so long, I love my new look on the stairs, Thank you so much for all the info. #2: See if you can find a match in the poly color to a craft paint or pen. LOVE the new steps! We had steps that were too much of a mess to stain too! Here is a link to one site: http://oakwoodveneer.com/veneer/pine.html We carpeted our stairs for safety reasons. Great job. I plan to do this same project but am concerned about major scuffing on the painted white risers (we have pets and young kids). (I found you via Thrifty Decor Chick). Hardwood stair images. After several falls down the beautiful stained stairs, we just couldn’t risk it any more. I have been hating the carpet on my steps but was not sure if we would think plain wood would feel too ‘cold’, but I love the way they look. No knots and a much harder wood. We had a very similar project with the stairs and floors. I know I can buy the risers and bullnose end caps but not sure what to do with the banisters. Hi, You can see the carpeted bullnose at the top of the staircase in the photos. I used Minwax PreStain. Great makeover! that. Hi Jill – If you look at the photos in this post you will be able to see the difference in color on the steps and floor. Tread – The horizontal portion of the Step upon which one walks, which may be solid hardwood, capped with hardwood, carpeted, etc. Gorgeous! I used a different poly on this staircase – very shiny. Cleaning carpeted stairs usually means using a handheld vacuum. I have a question. Gorgeous! And don't worry, no spam and you can unsubscribe anytime. :) …Love your ideas by the way.. Gorgeous stairs, congrats. Would love to have hardwood upstairs, but that won’t be happening for a long time. I say we as my husband had the strength to really smooth the wood and eliminate or smooth out the holes. The paint color on the walls in my foyer is one of the Ben Moore Pottery Barn colors called Edgecomb Gray # HC-173. Installing an elegant carpet runner on stairs is a simple project well within the skill set of even beginning DIYers. They used to be off white. I need to repaint and poly and hope for the best or get a runner. Hey there! With a dark stain it may not be noticeable. This looks magnificent-what a beautiful staircase-nice job-I’m your newest follower-Come by to visit-Claire. What a great revamp of the staircase! Maybe one of these days! But your suggestions , have motivated me to DIY. They just sort of waterfall down. I added a caption under the one photo where the paint is still on to clarify that it was taken before I sanded. Greatly appreciate it. Thank you for sharing! Congrats, I know you have to love it! 66024 views on Imgur. Do you have hardwood upstairs too? The only problem with this is that if your stairs are open on one side you will see the line between the luan and the riser when looking at the staircase from the side. They are so easy to clean now, no more having to lug the vacuum and hoses up the steps :) You have the hard part done, you are almost there. Hi Monika – My top landing has bullnose on it already. It helps make the stain go on nice and even. If your are considering re-doing a staircase in your home, all I can say is – Go Do It – now! I did wait till my kids were in college – one is already out. Do you have a staircase that could use some help? DIYers of any skill level can add color and comfort to stairs. I applied the poly with a brush. :) It is what took the most time, we used an electric hand sander with medium grit and then finished it up with fine sandpaper, so it would be smooth when we put the stain and poly on. The first was to hide the knots in the wood, since the steps were made of pine. I bought Minwax stains in a few different colors and some pine boards since my steps are wood. We were so used to no sound, perhaps a creak or two. Hi Sarah – Way to go! The carpeted treads and landing leads to … Hi Nancy – We, my husband really…:-) he sanded them off with an electric hand sander and 100 grit sandpaper finished up with 220 grit to smooth after all paint was removed. I have paint on mine as well and I’m not sure how to go about it. I got a quote to have it done professionally, way to expensive. The most important part of how to refinish stairs that were carpeted is as always cleaning the stairs thoroughly before applying any product. I am currently doing the same project with my stairs as you have and just wondering whether you could help me out with the white paint. Painted Staircase Makeover with Seagrass Stair Runner Tutorial. If you have dementia a trip or fall I think the glossy paint hold up a lot better than the matte, we’ve had to re-touch the white risers but not the black after 2.5 years. It is the second staircase I did after I moved. This can cause subfloor nails to pop loose and the subfloor […] I’m also glad you’re so happy with the life choices you’ve recently made. Great job, it looks fantasic. Did you have any problems with the tape on the stained finish? I am going to redo my staircases as well — I am going to follow your instructions — this is great — thanks much for this wonderful post. It was done by flooring contractors so I am not sure exactly what they used, but it is seamless. We get so many positive comments when people see them. Those stairs are beautiful! There will be hardwood on the floors. It has been a long time since I have been that excited! I would love to do this to my carpeted stairs. Trim Carpet to Size Roll out the length of carpet needed to run the length of the stairs and cut it approximately 3" wider than the finished runner will be. If painting the steps, you could use it since paint is opaque. I am having a hard time figuring out what to do with our stairs. I’m pretty sure this is the best quality diy step-staining I’ve seen in blogland. Partially open (one-wall) 3. http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/, Wow, Great job! Thank you! What color is the stain you used? Did you leave the top/landing step carpeted and just start at the riser of the top step? How beautiful!!!! I am so psyched to get my project started and thank you for providing photos and helpful hints along the way!!! The hardwood on my 1st floor, is a medium color. Oh. But low and behold when I went to take a peek to see what was under the carpet I was surprised to find bull-nose steps – a big plus. If I had known that, I would have pulled that carpet … I have cleaned a smudge or two from them over the years, but that is it. Knowing how to install carpet on stairs can give an added elegance and sophistication to your space. googletag.enableServices(); That is so wonderful! Elegant stays not only add a touch of class but they also keep the carpet runner in place. We have pulled out thousands of staples over the years preparing areas to be refinished and painted. It has made a huge difference in the way my house looks and feels. Eventually I want wood upstairs but not ready to tackle that budget yet. See Figure 4. If it is humid where you live you may want to wait longer. I have old (small plank) hard wood floors and want to match that color. You have inspired me to tackle my own staircase. Jan 5, 2017 - Explore HomeIncSales's board "Carpeted Stairs" on Pinterest. I redid mine a few yrs back but my steps did not have the curved fronts, then there was the stain issue….so I ended up putting peel and stick flooring that came in strips and looked like wood….but I love this. Beautiful job Diane. 1. :-). And with poly? Rose. I have the exact same stairs but don’t think I have bullnose underneath. Your email address will not be published. Let’s get started. It looks amazing. They are not even straight but all those things were hidden by the carpet and were non-issues. Thank you for all the useful advice you provided and for being my inspiration. Hi Catalynn – The staircase was and still is the best home improvement project I have done to my house. That is the part that makes me not want to do it! Diane again you did a great job thank you so much for your response ; you have inspired me to follow in your footsteps ! Here’s a shot of the carpeted stairs. To remove the staples we used needle nose pliers with grooves on the inside of the blades that help grab each staple. Built above doors (bridge-style stairs) 2. oh diane – they look beautiful! To see what my stairs looked like under the carpet, I carefully peeled back the carpet on the bottom step. Am in the process of redoing my steps. You can find it in many colors at the home improvement store. That is one of the most amazing transformations I’ve ever seen and the fact that it was so inexpensive takes it to a whole new level! After you practice on some scrap boards – it will give you the confidence to do it on your steps. Your email address will not be published. Thanks for your help! Foyer Staircase with Carpet Before Makeover. I would love to do this. I just kept the carpet intact on the second floor. I started with a 1:1 mix, but kept mixing the color until I liked the way it looked against the darkest color wood tone from the floor in the room. How did you get them cleaned up enough for stain? Read the label to see about drying time. I have never used frog tape before..I’m going to have to get some of that…. Hi Marian – The longer you can wait the better. You did a great job! Your stairs turned out awesome and they were totally worth all of the hard work you put into them. Stairs with flex/bonus space underneath; Open vs. Closed Stairs. Diane – This post caught my eye as soon as I found your blog. My pine stairs were full of imperfections, knots and staple holes. But I have a question… how were you able to strip and sand in between the balusters??? But, you should have seem my husbands face when he got home….I CAN DO IT! 1:1? Paint stairs. }); Your email address will not be published. How do I repair this damage? You made me giggle with Trax! I used Zinseer Bulls Eye Ultimate Polyurethane. But OH! Clear vinyl, slip resistant treads won’t hide the beauty of the carpet. So envious of your beautiful new staircase! We sanded over them quite a bit to smooth them and make them look less noticeable. I love your beatiful stairs and want to go this way updating my stairs instead of the overfitting steps system that leaves you with an awkward too high step and too low higest step. Inspire others to do the same project….LOVE them! What a transformation! Broken ankle, tibia, 6 screws and a metal plate. By Dado Interior Design. I would love wood upstairs,too – someday :) https://inmyownstyle.com/2013/05/a-little-bit-of-fyi-and-faqs.html. Stairs are the most common place in the home to have carpet, and yet they are also the trickiest. I don’t want a dark, but not a light either. I want to change our tiles flooring and I think I’m gonna start on my staircase .. Do you have advice ? This carpet was cut in a way that wraps around and stops under the bullnose. EACH TREAD IS 24" wide x 8" deep. He stripped, sanded, conditioned, stained, poly’d and the end result is stunning. Right now I think the carpet may be safer for my little grand children. I had to remove it with lots of sandpaper! :). Gripper teeth keep treads in place. :-). My husband though. What a beautiful transformation. Just to clarify, the minwax conditioner and stain is only for the tread, but is the polyurethane just to seal the tread or for the whole entire project including the white riser part as well? My problem is we have a landing that curves about 10 stairs up. Oh my goodness… totally stunning beyond words! (Water-based won’t yellow the paint color) The one that I used, Ultimate Polyurethane was great. It is just the way my brain is wired. You had some great steps to work with. 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