Second Foyer Staircase Makeover, Filed Under: Decorating Ideas, Room Makeovers. I did every other step so we could get up and down still while they were a work in progress. Any suggestions for stairs that are pressboard under the carpet? Looks like a $2000 staircase to me, instead of a $50 one :) I’ve done some demolition projects in my house before and remember well! Yes I used conditioner. I used the traditional Minwax stain in the yellow can. I can tell how much work you must have put into that project and it looks like it was worth it! Fully open (no walls on side) 2. I have thought of doing this, and I must say your stairs are looking amazing! Did you use a sander, or did you sand it by hand? Hardwood stair images. Hi, You could put some paint stripper on the areas, let it sit and then remove it a stripping sponge. Seeing your before and after makes me want to go home and tear the carpeting off and start today! Apr 1, 2018 - This Pin was discovered by Julie Hopkinson. They are not even straight but all those things were hidden by the carpet and were non-issues. Hi Chris – We sanded them down as best we could – that did help, but we do still have a few staple holes. Here’s why, well first your work and the outcome are simply GOOOOOORGEOUS! Love it ;-). I can only use the hose on the stairs, and I doubt that the hose cleans really well! Once you get the carpet up this is what you will see. I wouldn’t have to use all the attachments for the vacuum to do the steps. If so, what ratio? :( did you sand between your poly applications? <3, Hi Adrianne – Did you have any problems with the tape on the stained finish? Baluster The smaller vertical pieces in the balustrade that help support the handrail – also called spindles, pickets or uprights. You are a great help! What a glorious makeover. Hardwood surface stairs, while they look amazing, can be deadly. I am so going to tackle my own ugly carpeted steps. mine does not, just flat wall. x 23.5 In., 8 In. It took a while from start to finish because we had to order slats for the landing. If you have hardwood stairs and have the same concerns, you can easily install a carpet runner which can look great. The wood seems pretty solid…. Fixing a ripped carpet while the tear is small can prevent accidents and keep the damage from spreading. DIYers of any skill level can add color and comfort to stairs. Any suggestions about how to solve the problem where the steps and risers do not meet the wall. EACH TREAD IS 24" wide x 8" deep. I would love to do this to our. If I did pull up the carpeting, my DH will have a fit (did this in last house, only in the closet, saw that maple flooring was underneath, and proceeded to rip out ALL the carpeting in hallway/livingroom … tossed on front lawn … hubby came home from work …. The paint on the risers is sort of out of the way. The most important part of how to refinish stairs that were carpeted is as always cleaning the stairs thoroughly before applying any product. I think the carpet must of been sucking up the light, who would of known! It would be so time-saving! I’m SO FREAKIN’ IMPRESSED I could SCREEEEEAM- well it’s why I am screaming (LOL) ! Use a hammer to make sure the carpet sticks back into the tack stripping. I would read the directions on the can to see if the recommend a sealer. Now we are used to it and the aesthetic value far outweighs the noise factor for us. I didn’t want to go to the time and expense to change out the treads on my staircase, but if you have the skills and the means I would go for getting oak. Thank you for your wonderful blog about your stair project. I have the same stairs with the rug and have wanted to have this done but I know it would be expensive. To these stairs were just waiting for the right set of hands to manipulate them into something gorgeous. Those look fantastic…looks like what I’m going for. In addition to that, he does not have that much patience doing this time consuming kind of work. If you have not seen this type of vinyl recently, it looks like real wood. Just moved to a new house…same pine stairs w/ bullnose and decorative moldings on side. I have been wanting to pull up the carpet for that past 5 years. Note: I do not want to put in a stair nose because the stairs already have a square bullnose/lip. Stairs with storage underneath; 3. Thank you so much. Turn the carpet upside down, and snap a chalk line on each side so that the distance between the chalk lines is equal to the width of the runner. This is so beautiful and how kind of you to still be answering questions about this project so many years later! I have to ask with the sanding did you do it by hand or with a electric sander? 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. The individuals can discuss their requirements with them and get an idea of the hardwood stairs cost in Burlington. It used to be antique white. Could you tell your steps were rounded under the carpet? So I saw your post and it lead me to tear off a piece of my carpet on my stairs. Beautiful job! Fixing a ripped or torn carpet is essential because loose carpet tears easily. Using the scissors, cut the plastic sheet into strips that are about 12 inches wide. My husband just removed the carpet and all the nails on the staircase in our new house. Best DIY project ever! Help!! I imagine it could work, but I doubt my subfloor is in good enough shape to try this. It helps make the stain go on nice and even. I never could make it work for me on other projects so I’m just going to go with the “natural” look. Once I got all the staples out with a paint of needle nose pliers and a lot of muscle, the edges were pretty chewed up. I also have 2 cats and have no idea how I would keep them away… How did you? Wow! It is best to add 6 inches to your measurement so you have a 3-inch buffer at each end of your stairs. I have seen staircases with non-bullnose steps (squared-off) but I do not think it looks as nice. Well – my mind is trying to absorb all of this. Please send a reply after viewing my video: I primed the trim first with Glidden Gripper since the previous antique white was oil-based paint. Carpeted stairs to second floor landing. I do believe I will start slowly. Follow the directions on the label in terms of re-coating times and the temperature of room when applying. x 36 In. Love it! Seeing your result is the push I needed. your own Pins on Pinterest Hi Diane, Why did I wait so long to reveal your hidden beauty? You did a tremendous job. YUCK. I would take a peek under your carpet as you may be surprised to find bullnose. I would love to do this. Buy a few small cans of stain to find the one that matches the best. Beautiful job Diane. Cut them 1.5 inches narrower than the width of the steps to be carpeted. I wanted them darker and chose the darkest color of grain from the hardwood in my foyer. I LOVE what you’ve done, my stairs have been bugging me for years too. Cut a piece of two-by-four to a length of 4 inches. Even if you’re determined to carpet the stairs on your own, you should still meet with an expert. I’m currently done with all the staining and poly and wondered how long you waited before putting tape on the stained stairs? It took me a long time, but that was only because I only did a little bit each night, then the holidays came around and I put the project on hold. Go slow, pay attention, and ALWAYS use the handrail. Stairs can be very dangerous , no matter how they are finished – I have slipped and fallen several times on carpeted stairs! Thanks! The Pursuit of Handyness is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. The dark stain did the rest. Here is a link to one site: http://oakwoodveneer.com/veneer/pine.html I bought Minwax stains in a few different colors and some pine boards since my steps are wood. They are lovely. Any suggestions to remove it? Any suggestions? Hi Sarah – Yes – Prime first. Rose. 1: You can use a small piece of sandpaper or even a tip of a razor blade or X-Acto knife and see if you can remove the areas with paint on them. Hi Alia – If you are going to stain the steps, then do not put wood filler or putty in them. How did you sand in between the spindles? Gripper teeth keep treads in place. Giving a symmetrical appearance to your carpeted stairs is a goal. I did the staining paint over the course of about 5 days. My staircase is very ugly w/ chipped plywood. My treads have white paint on the sides where they painted the surrounding trim. House bathroom with shower/tap mixer, WC & basin, tiled floor, partially tiled walls. If it is humid where you live you may want to wait longer. Absolutely stunning! This is because, in addition to having to decide on carpet style and color, the carpet has to be of appropriate durability and thickness to be installed on the stair. Beautiful, just beautiful!! Would that look weird? Still, it is difficult to completely clean carpeted stairs. http://www.revendabierley.com/blog/?p=2570. They look very nice and I am still thrilled at how they came out. 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. But these are unwieldy and difficult to move up and down the stairs. I have a hand sander…and the same soft pine wood. Saw you on Thrifty Decor Chick … your stair makeover is amazing. Hello, This summer removed the carpet from my stairs one night while my husband was at work. Wow Diane that is stunning!! We did this project over a full weekend and two additional weeks nights following. Get my latest posts, insider tips and more by email. amazing! Paint stairs. Hi Norman – Minwax sells stainable wood putty now that would be perfect for you to use. Having oak treads would be great. What do you recommend ? I found that stripes about 8 ft long were easy to handle without getting tangled. We have carpeting in the whole house (ugh) but I think the carpeting on the stairs are the dirtiest. My kids are grown, but I do have two dogs and a cat who constantly go up and down on them. :-). it sounds like a project more homeowners should tackle… the results are so worth it! Thank you for whatever suggestions you have. It was pieced where the fist step ended, and the riser for the 2nd step started. You can see the carpeted bullnose at the top of the staircase in the photos. Now I can. They look absolutely amazing and elegant! Wow, thank you for the inspiration! Again a great job! I want to do this but am wondering if we also remove the carpet on the landing or leave it and if we would stain that or paint it white if we removed? And I plan to get a puppy. In your pictures it looks like you did not take all of the paint off of your treads before staining. It would fit right on top of the 90 degree angle of the step and would be level with the hardwood. Oh my goodness, I just stumbled across your blog today and fell in love with your staircase! I thougyT I had to keep everything the same color as on the main floor, but maybe I can do a mediun stain like yours on the steps AND second floor too.

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I did not remove the carpet- only peeled it back. Hi diane. I’m planning to do mine this month too, along with changing the balusters to wrought iron. You did such a great job! I have already filled the staple holes & gouges with a wood filler. I applied 3 coats over a two day period, letting each coat dry thoroughly. So glad to see you commenting on your stairs in 2015! Thanks Alex – I didn’t use poly over the white paint on the risers. I used Minwax PreStain. Never underestimate plain old pine! I was wondering how it is holding up after a few years. To fix this, simply cover with Spackle, sand smooth, clean and then paint. I know I can buy the risers and bullnose end caps but not sure what to do with the banisters. Sorry to arrive late at the party but I just found your site. What is the shade of your walls? Hi there! InMyOwnStyle.com receives a small commission when certain items are purchased, but the price is the same for you. However, if you exchange the carpets on the stairs with a more simple-to-clean alternative, there is definitely a possibility of reducing your weekly workload. :) Wish I had done it sooner as they look so much better. They looked just fine. Beautiful! Thanks! Just found your blog on Pinterest and had to see your process for your staircase. Click the link to see how I made it over. Do you know how to fix it if it does not have the bullnose? Do you have a staircase that could use some help? Bullnose justs looks a bit nicer on a staircase, but squared off steps will look just as nice and way better than carpet. And has the stain held up well or does it look worn as the kids trample up and down? See more ideas about carpet stairs, stairs, stair runner carpet. I just wish I had not waited so long to do it. Simply wipe down for cleaning using damp soapy cloth. :-) I don’t think they like the smell and stay away. Installing carpet on stairs can be tricky and time-consuming, but it can be accomplishedeven by noviceswith some understanding and patience. 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. I have a question though. Also, it says on the frog tape directions not to put it on lacquered finishes. Shannon After seeing this I decided to check and I had the same bullnose steps! Great job, now what i can’t figure out is how would you deal with the top step if you were to go from carpet to wood? With the hard part removing the carpet and sanding the steps to remove the overspray of paint complete, it was now time to have fun with stain, poly, and paint. You can mix colors of stain together as long as they are the same kind and brand to get a custom color that is right for your stairs and floor. Hi Lon – We sanded it off, I should say my husband did. I have been wanting to try this but my husband thinks our three kids would slip down the stairs. If I removed it to have a hardwood floor upstairs I would have stained the bullnose to match the flooring. I’m trying so, so hard not to pull up the carpeting just yet, to see what wood is underneath (rest of the house has wood floors, not original, but are in good shape). To me, the most important little tool is the tack cloth because even after vacuuming and cleaning the stairs I still got a huge amount of lint on … Hi Irene- Minwax Polycrylic is non-yellowing. I’m worried the pine will look all scratched up after a while with a dog and was considering purchasing oak treads instead. Thanks for this post! It’s so beautiful now!! Thanks. U shaped stairway of home with brwon handrail supported by white balusters. Eventually I want wood upstairs but not ready to tackle that budget yet. Hi Joan – Not sure the size of your landing, but you may want to look at a veneer. Stair Runner Carpet Carpet Stairs House Interior Home Stairs Design Carpet Design House Painted Stairs … They are hardly noticeable after the stain and poly went on. So far I have the steps stained, now I am going to paint the risers and balusters. Happy to hear you didn’t listen to the naysayers :). Shown and discussed in this five page series is a collaboration of how an engineered plank was installed on a roughed framed wood substrate, or the actual surface once the carpet and padding is … Maybe one of these days! I – or I should say my husband, Ed sanded them until they were smooth and the holes blended into the surface a bit more. Shannon Once the staircase is done, you will be so happy with your efforts and any inconvenience you had to deal with will be forgotten. Now they are a mess all the time. What a lot of work, but oh-so worth it! Hi Catherine – Semi-gloss. Solution: Make a change at the landing. This photo is before the steps were sanded to remove the overspray of paint on each side of the steps. Answer this. I actually can’t believe that’s the same wood! my steps can’t wait for you to come over and work your magic! I’m wondering how that would look stained like the steps or would it look funny? Another to try is called Citra-Strip. I just paid $400 to have carpet removed and steps stained….and that does not include having the risers painted….that is something I have to do now! They all carry Zinssser products but not this particular one. Did your blog blow up today??? Also, did you paint your trim yourself or was that already white? You can buy 4 x 8 sheets of this for $15 and have the home improvement store cut it down to size for you. Traci. It inspired me to rip the carpet off of our stairs just this past week. Enjoy them! Lacy. Carefully unroll the vinyl runner so it goes up and over the next step. Do I remove the banisters? For the really stubborn stuff – use a chemical stripper. This summer removed carpet from my stairs one night while my husband was at work. I stained the steps first. I want to start ripping up carpet right this minute!! We had steps that were too much of a mess to stain too! Diane again you did a great job thank you so much for your response ; you have inspired me to follow in your footsteps ! This is what was done on my basement steps. Can a Runner Be Placed Over Carpeted Stairs?. Our house was a repo 13 years ago and we actually had all the carpet replaced even on the stairs after moving in. Thanks! It was, by far, one of the easiest to understand and follow. Stairs are the most common place in the home to have carpet, and yet they are also the trickiest. Hi I just removed our carpet and am starting my project today! You have inspired me to finally give it a try. I think I will give it a try! So I want hardwood upstairs too. The cracks you observed above will be more pronounced underneath the stairs. I’m looking forward to mimicking your staircase! I have always had carpeting so I am a little nervous about having cold feet, lol. The hardest part of re-doing the stairs was the fact that they were opened on the outer edge. Wow! Wow! Hi Patti – Yes there is a way to darken your oak banister. Choosing carpet for the stairs can be a bit more difficult than choosing carpet for other areas of the home. Please feel free to stop by and grab a button on Thursday! Any thoughts? Wish me luck! Congratulations on your stairway transformation! I had HIDEOUS mauve pink carpet on my steps and just assumed that I had plywood underneath. Hi Michele – Chipboard can be painted but it will still look uneven. I should be posting it within the next month. It just looks so wonderful. If the steps were not nice, I would have just placed the carpet back in place and back over the carpet tack stripping. When I removed the carpet the white overspray was on the steps. The risers have never needed to be touched up. Do you have an alternative to recommend? I’m about to do the same, and found pine wood steps with bullnose.the steps have little cracks or lines besides the staple holes did you have to puddy anything? :). There was a separate piece of carpet going up the steps that ended right under that second floor bullnose. There were also some other places were the carpet was hard to remove, but it finally all came off. hello! They look almost as perfect as the day I stained and sealed them, even with a 40 pound dog running up and down them. I finally resorted to cutting the dress out in a small bedroom with the door shut rather than the large living room floor. Right now I think the carpet may be safer for my little grand children. The stairs in new homes typically are not as steep as older homes and if there is a landing half way that seems to help my dogs. Okay, I told you I have been inspired. But your suggestions , have motivated me to DIY. You did such a great job! your own Pins on Pinterest Some do not. 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! Hi Lorna – I left the carpet exactly how it was. Are the stairs slippery? Beautiful job! It is the perfect color for our home and the other room colors that open in to the foyer. It is made by 3M. What did you use to fill the holes left by the staples before staining? It still looks and feels like a carpet but it doesn’t cover the entire width of the steps. Partially Carpeted wooden stairs in a house. I was so happy to see I have bullnose(?) I am a very novice DIYer so apologize if this is an obvious question. I am so excited, yet, at the same time, it is very hard, now, to actually make myself pull that carpet off of that first step. 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! My wife found this. The wood filler will not take the stain in the same way as the wood on the steps. I don’t want a dark, but not a light either. He did end up one day with a bit of white paint on his tail. Clean it off and then dab some poly with a very small paint brush back on to the steps. How many coats? So just to make sure I understand, white paint bled under the painter’s tape and got under the poly-ed steps? To tell the truth I was worried when I saw the first pics after you removed the carpet… The previous owner had a runner down the middle of the staircase at one point, and the side of the treads are glossed. Thanks for your help! }); Your email address will not be published. Hi Amanda – If you want to stain the steps, then you have to remove the paint otherwise the stain would look uneven and get not take over the painted sections. If you are going to paint the steps, then it is OK to fill the holes. I will be doing this project for sure. :), I know that was hard work! You can put non-skid and traditional carpet runners over carpeted stairs to protect against wear and break up the monotone look of the carpet… It was suggested for the treads that we use Benjamin Moore floor and patio white and mix it with any brown color Benjamin Moore paint we wanted to use. You would have to decide how much work you want to do and if you don’t mind the look of a staircase with squared edge steps. Hi Diane, What a beautiful job you did, just amazing. I am new to your blog, and LOVING your tips. We are working on our staircase, which has a similar look to yours. Are they slick? The steps look AMAZING! Look at you! My husband and I took turns sanding to get them smooth and paint free. x 27 In., 8 In. Give him the general info on your stairs and depict the results you’re expecting to achieve. They look like they are just part of the woods imperfections. I want to do the exact same project as you did. Hi Marian – The longer you can wait the better. Thanks for the detailed process description.

We have two new puppies who have chewed the corners of my wood stairs in … Well worth the effort. I looked through the comments and unless I missed it, I didn’t see how many coats of stain you did. I have almost the exact same carpeting on our steps that lead to our basement level. I LOVE the outcome! Foyer Staircase with Carpet Before Makeover. We sanded them to smooth, and used the dark stain to hide the knots. When you are all done – you will be rewarded for all your efforts. Jan 5, 2017 - Explore HomeIncSales's board "Carpeted Stairs" on Pinterest. Floors get squeaky when wood dries out (either finished wood or a wooden subfloor). Rather they are positioned in the center with the sides left to expose your wooden or carpeted stairs. Love your stairs! OMGosh, I totally love it!! Thanks and good job! We got the carpet off of three stairs last night! What a difference with sooo little money invested. googletag.defineSlot('/107373944/InMyOwnStyle_Native', [[300, 250], [500, 250], [500, 350]], 'div-gpt-ad-1414094061888-0').addService(googletag.pubads()); :-) There are a few minor scratches, but the sealer has done its job well. I hope this makes sense. thanks. I love your blog! Dark accents on either side – steps and the furniture. If your stairs follow the standard dimensions, it will be much easier to measure and lay your carpet, as carpet runners designed for the standard dimensions will be easy to find. ;). Wish me luck!! If they are in good shape I would just let them be square. But secondly I have been pricing this service (stair reno and floors) it’s $1800 for JUST the stairs. After careful consideration, I don’t think I’ll be using wood stain on mine. I don’t want there to be any sort of “line” that will show through. (Water-based won’t yellow the paint color) The one that I used, Ultimate Polyurethane was great. Does this make your stairs slippery at all? It is so easy to be scared of projects like these, but time and planning result in a job well done. Your stairs look great. You have inspired me to do mine, thanks. Read the label to see about drying time. Am in the process of redoing my steps. On your picture frames, across the floor. It took it from 90’s to modern. wow, this is amazing! Ikea Linnmon Hallway Paint Colors Colours For Hallways Hallway Inspiration Hallway Ideas Blue Grey Walls Dark Hallway Entry Hallway Entrance Hall. What a great revamp of the staircase! They too are fine “as is” ….we usually take our shoes off when coming indoors so they don’t get dirty very often. Fortunately, the lower stairs are open and painted white around the balisters. If not – you will be left with spots of un-stained areas. 3 years ago. Did you have any cracks? Before selling the house 12 years later, I repainted the risers to give them a fresh look. But it is beautiful and makes your home appear so fresh and young! When I removed the carpet going up the steps right up to the bottom of the bullnose landing, the top bullnose carpet stayed intact since it was a separate piece of carpet that covers the second floor. The old light beige carpet was almost black at the edges by the wall! Great job! The stairs look fabulous; I’ve just started on mine & have a quick question. Required fields are marked *. No one will notice except you since you know it was there. Happy painting! Your hard work paid Since the stain I used was dark – you don’t even notice the holes that were not smoothed over. Hi Connie – The staircase makeover made the biggest difference in my house. All this is done inside your house so just imagine where all the dust is going to go. It takes a lot of effort, but the rewards of redoing a staircase are worth it. you did an awesome job, it looks really good. I have two questions: did you use the conditioner before staining? Bullnose … Diane, I noticed in your photos that the wall side of your stairs has a board and trim. Sizes: 8 In. Thanks so much for sharing! 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. I use a Swiffer. 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. I’m so excited for this beautiful transformation I can hardly contain myself! oh diane – they look beautiful! By Dado Interior Design. Fully carpeted stairs are … I would do it again, too without any hesitation. Did you use wood putty over staple and nail holes or just sand the best you could?? Beautiful! Did you sand all the paint off? 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When I painted each riser and baluster I used Frogtape to mask out the areas I didn’t want the paint to touch. 100% natural pressure- treated lumber means no staining or painting Have a look for yourself. It is the hardest part of the whole project. You have no idea how easy you just made my life!! Thanks. The staircase makeover is DONE! Elegant stays not only add a touch of class but they also keep the carpet runner in place. Different Ways to Carpet Stairs 1. It is carpeted so I did not have to figure out a fix to join it with hardwood. Maybe one step at a time. $40 and some sweat sounds better than $2,000. I know it’s softer than oak and just working on the steps leaves small dents here and there. Do you have any suggestions for newbie blog writers? Did you sand it all by hand or did you use a sander? Most of theses will not take the stain in the same way as the wood and they will stand out even more. How do I repair this damage? Even bare feet ‘cling’ better to wood than carpet, IMHO. My family runs around barefoot or in sock feet. It was a teeny bit time consuming putting tape around each baluster, but when I removed it I had perfect edges. I am having a hard time deciding what to use as a stair strip to go at the very top of the stairs (landing). It is a bit different, but I am using all the same products. Again thanks! Diane – This post caught my eye as soon as I found your blog. They will evenly spread the stain giving you great results. Since railing doesn’t usually stop and begin exactly at the end of the stairs. The stain covered it a bit, but when you look at the steps as a whole you don’t notice the imperfections. I am wondering…I have an overhang on my steps, but it is not rounded. I then used the same semi-gloss latex paint over it that I used for the step risers. $53.95 $ 53. It reminds me of our staircase in the home we just bought….now you have my wheels turning!! WOW ~ the stairway turned out FABULOUS! We skim-coated and painted the walls and ceiling a couple of years ago when I thought I was going to include this area as part of my One Room Challenge. My dogs have also experienced several different types of hardwood stairs. Great explanitory pictures and what a transformation. After you practice on some scrap boards – it will give you the confidence to do it on your steps. It’s beautiful !!! I LOVE the stain you chose….going to share on FB!!! With a brush or foam brush? The hardwood on my 1st floor, is a medium color. If new flooring was installed upstairs, the bullnose that meets the staircase on the second floor may have to be removed and a new one that matches the flooring installed. It looks kind of like an iron. There were still a few that were not smoothed over by the sanding and I left them alone. I did not have any cracks. How did you find the courage? I won’t lie – this project was tedious, and some days my body ached from sitting on the hard surface, hunched over pulling out staples and patching holes. Fresh, clean, updated, pretty… Great job! I’m so glad I found your blog. I experimented on the boards mixing different stains together to get the color I wanted. I’m replacing all the carpet throughout the entire house with hardwood flooring but the stairs I want to re-do them just the way you have with stain and paint. I have wanted to do this since we moved in our house. 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. I had to remove it with lots of sandpaper! I say we as my husband had the strength to really smooth the wood and eliminate or smooth out the holes. Your email address will not be published. Hi, I loved how easy you made everything sound. We get so many positive comments when people see them. I was so inspired by your DIY project, I just finished ripping the carpet off of the first 5 stairs and will finish tomorrow!!! https://inmyownstyle.com/2015/02/try-this-decorating-tip-tonight-giveaway.html. But, you should have seem my husbands face when he got home….I CAN DO IT! Stunning and Beautiful! It took a while from start to finish because we had to order slats for the landing. It seems the norm is wood to carpet! They look fresh and modern, but add a no-slip cushioning. I just tackled my stairs and i am staining now. You are truly amazing and incredibly talented. The carpeted steps to my laundry room and exercise room needs to be removed. It may be a good thing if after the paint is cured and dry to put water-based poly over it for extra protection. This enables them to complete the project within the budget and without any hassle. If your stairs had not had the bullnose, how were you going to fix this? Sally Lastrina. If you can snap a photo with your phone and send it to my email I will take a look. I added a caption under the one photo where the paint is still on to clarify that it was taken before I sanded. The blue stuff is the carpet padding … Or did you stain every other step? Reaching into the corners is hard with smaller vacuums. I literally at each step was like “Oh, I could do that!”. Then they put the carpet on. Popping over from TDC!! I have some gaps and not sure whether to use wood filler or caulk. The first was to hide the knots in the wood, since the steps were made of pine. I’d love to do this in my own home! I know your pain!!! big dividends!!! You should be very proud of yourself, you go girl! WOW! There should be a tool designed for use on every part of the stairs including the front risers and along the crevices. If you want to paint the steps, then filling the holes with wood filler is OK. We have an oak railing and pine steps where the treads and riser were already painted white by the previous owners. Hi Diane, Once I saw that they were nice, I ripped the carpet off. It turned out absolutely perfect! See more ideas about stairs, house, house interior. :), My husband was going to paint ours, but after seeing your success was motivated to do outs. It has made a huge difference in the way my house looks and feels. Hi Jeannine – Have you come up with an idea on how to make the plywood landing on your staircase look good? Thanks Linda – We used a palm sander with a dust bag attached. oh my they did come out beautiful…..and my gosh your cat is huge! What made you decide on the color of the stain on your steps. The second was to match a piece of furniture I have in my foyer – it is dark wood. Sharp objects can fall, cutting carpets, but most often, tears and rips occur along the seamed edges or at the edges of badly worn […] It was done by flooring contractors so I am not sure exactly what they used, but it is seamless. I have always regretted that decision. I know it was a job because I had a stair case in another home that I made over. I am surprised you got good wood under your carpet and they are cut precisely to fit. You would need to protect it with polyurethane just like the steps. I had no clue about that stuff that makes the pine take the stain better. my stairs are currently taped off and ready for stain but I’m having a hard tim to committing. Step 1 - Prepare the Stairs. [email protected] andthentherewashome says. Thanks! Unfortunately, it seems the carpet’s just not very high quality. Thank you for the step by step (hahaha) instructions… PS LOVE the Cat – would love to see a cheeky paw print somewhere for a great talking point. Procedure for stair stringers. your staircase is BEAUTIFUL!! I used paint on the risers so the didn’t have to be sanded. If installed properly, it will give your stairs a brand-new look, and your stairs will be more functional, more comfortable, and quieter than before. So cute! It looks really fabulous. The stairs look mah-velous! Hi Rebecca – Love when I hear success stories. Log in, My views and opinions are my own. You tutorial is marvelous, although I can’t figure out the purpose of the white spray paint. So inspiring! What a difference! Sooo many stairs. What a transformation! I (like so many others,) love this transformation! Worth the the time for sure. Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. But, how do you keep the steps from being slippery. The stairs look beautiful. When putting the stain on the stairs, did you have to sand the stairs to get the overspray off? My hubby help me sand them smooth to remove the paint and smooth the nail holes, but they were not perfect. Hi there- these are absolutely gorgeous!!!! How did you get the white paint off the treads?? Do you know the color of the paint on the walls by any chance? Gorgeous! We carpeted our stairs for safety reasons. OMG Diane — What a fantastic makeover! Your stairs make me want to do mine NOW. I’ll let you know how it goes! One question: I too have tons of staple marks on my stairs. I’m really having a hard time getting my color right. YUCK. Bravo. If you did, could you explain how you did it…thanks so much :) And again, you did an awesome job…they are gorgeous. I used a little detail sander called a Sandblaster Pro Detail Sanding Tool. Found you through Tuesday’s Treasures! Simply beautiful and I truely admire the leap of faith you are taking! I’m soo inspired. I would love wood upstairs,too – someday :) https://inmyownstyle.com/2013/05/a-little-bit-of-fyi-and-faqs.html. I did not sand between coats of stain, but did make sure they were clean and dust free before adding another coat. I am sure you will enjoy them each and every time you go up or down! Now I just laugh at them. Hi Leah- Hope the painting went or is going well. The stain also looks much darker when you first apply it, when it dries it does lighten up slightly. The best thing to do is to buy a sheet of 1/4″ luan sub-flooring cut to the size of each riser and cover the chip board and then paint the nice smooth luan. I was so happy to find what I did. Does anyone have any suggestions what we can do to match it to pine steps???? We did have to get used to hearing the sound of our footsteps, though :-). Cons: Unfortunately, the carpet also tends to collect moisture and can suffer from mold issues if placed in a damp location. 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. It is the sealer that is the most challenging part with cats since it takes 30 mins to dry and then no walking on it for 24 hours. I didn't use it but a kicker is recommended: https://amzn.to/2uKUNCeSo the big question is "how is it holding up?" Use the pre-conditioner that I show in my post. Great job. hi! I am soooooo happy that we did it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGNiZPYMOBw&feature=youtu.be. you did such a great job and made it look really easy (from where I’m sitting), but I KNOW it was a whole lot of hard work. It was slightly different—-> Second Foyer Staircase Makeover, Filed Under: Decorating Ideas, Room Makeovers. I did every other step so we could get up and down still while they were a work in progress. Any suggestions for stairs that are pressboard under the carpet? Looks like a $2000 staircase to me, instead of a $50 one :) I’ve done some demolition projects in my house before and remember well! Yes I used conditioner. I used the traditional Minwax stain in the yellow can. I can tell how much work you must have put into that project and it looks like it was worth it! Fully open (no walls on side) 2. I have thought of doing this, and I must say your stairs are looking amazing! Did you use a sander, or did you sand it by hand? Hardwood stair images. Hi, You could put some paint stripper on the areas, let it sit and then remove it a stripping sponge. Seeing your before and after makes me want to go home and tear the carpeting off and start today! Apr 1, 2018 - This Pin was discovered by Julie Hopkinson. They are not even straight but all those things were hidden by the carpet and were non-issues. Hi Chris – We sanded them down as best we could – that did help, but we do still have a few staple holes. Here’s why, well first your work and the outcome are simply GOOOOOORGEOUS! Love it ;-). I can only use the hose on the stairs, and I doubt that the hose cleans really well! Once you get the carpet up this is what you will see. I wouldn’t have to use all the attachments for the vacuum to do the steps. If so, what ratio? :( did you sand between your poly applications? <3, Hi Adrianne – Did you have any problems with the tape on the stained finish? Baluster The smaller vertical pieces in the balustrade that help support the handrail – also called spindles, pickets or uprights. You are a great help! What a glorious makeover. Hardwood surface stairs, while they look amazing, can be deadly. I am so going to tackle my own ugly carpeted steps. mine does not, just flat wall. x 23.5 In., 8 In. It took a while from start to finish because we had to order slats for the landing. If you have hardwood stairs and have the same concerns, you can easily install a carpet runner which can look great. The wood seems pretty solid…. Fixing a ripped carpet while the tear is small can prevent accidents and keep the damage from spreading. DIYers of any skill level can add color and comfort to stairs. Any suggestions about how to solve the problem where the steps and risers do not meet the wall. EACH TREAD IS 24" wide x 8" deep. I would love to do this to our. If I did pull up the carpeting, my DH will have a fit (did this in last house, only in the closet, saw that maple flooring was underneath, and proceeded to rip out ALL the carpeting in hallway/livingroom … tossed on front lawn … hubby came home from work …. The paint on the risers is sort of out of the way. The most important part of how to refinish stairs that were carpeted is as always cleaning the stairs thoroughly before applying any product. I think the carpet must of been sucking up the light, who would of known! It would be so time-saving! I’m SO FREAKIN’ IMPRESSED I could SCREEEEEAM- well it’s why I am screaming (LOL) ! Use a hammer to make sure the carpet sticks back into the tack stripping. I would read the directions on the can to see if the recommend a sealer. Now we are used to it and the aesthetic value far outweighs the noise factor for us. I didn’t want to go to the time and expense to change out the treads on my staircase, but if you have the skills and the means I would go for getting oak. Thank you for your wonderful blog about your stair project. I have the same stairs with the rug and have wanted to have this done but I know it would be expensive. To these stairs were just waiting for the right set of hands to manipulate them into something gorgeous. Those look fantastic…looks like what I’m going for. In addition to that, he does not have that much patience doing this time consuming kind of work. If you have not seen this type of vinyl recently, it looks like real wood. Just moved to a new house…same pine stairs w/ bullnose and decorative moldings on side. I have been wanting to pull up the carpet for that past 5 years. Note: I do not want to put in a stair nose because the stairs already have a square bullnose/lip. Stairs with storage underneath; 3. Thank you so much. Turn the carpet upside down, and snap a chalk line on each side so that the distance between the chalk lines is equal to the width of the runner. This is so beautiful and how kind of you to still be answering questions about this project so many years later! I have to ask with the sanding did you do it by hand or with a electric sander? 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. The individuals can discuss their requirements with them and get an idea of the hardwood stairs cost in Burlington. It used to be antique white. Could you tell your steps were rounded under the carpet? So I saw your post and it lead me to tear off a piece of my carpet on my stairs. Beautiful job! Fixing a ripped or torn carpet is essential because loose carpet tears easily. Using the scissors, cut the plastic sheet into strips that are about 12 inches wide. My husband just removed the carpet and all the nails on the staircase in our new house. Best DIY project ever! Help!! I imagine it could work, but I doubt my subfloor is in good enough shape to try this. It helps make the stain go on nice and even. I never could make it work for me on other projects so I’m just going to go with the “natural” look. Once I got all the staples out with a paint of needle nose pliers and a lot of muscle, the edges were pretty chewed up. I also have 2 cats and have no idea how I would keep them away… How did you? Wow! It is best to add 6 inches to your measurement so you have a 3-inch buffer at each end of your stairs. I have seen staircases with non-bullnose steps (squared-off) but I do not think it looks as nice. Well – my mind is trying to absorb all of this. Please send a reply after viewing my video: I primed the trim first with Glidden Gripper since the previous antique white was oil-based paint. Carpeted stairs to second floor landing. I do believe I will start slowly. Follow the directions on the label in terms of re-coating times and the temperature of room when applying. x 36 In. Love it! Seeing your result is the push I needed. your own Pins on Pinterest Hi Diane, Why did I wait so long to reveal your hidden beauty? You did a tremendous job. YUCK. I would take a peek under your carpet as you may be surprised to find bullnose. I would love to do this. Buy a few small cans of stain to find the one that matches the best. Beautiful job Diane. Cut them 1.5 inches narrower than the width of the steps to be carpeted. I wanted them darker and chose the darkest color of grain from the hardwood in my foyer. I LOVE what you’ve done, my stairs have been bugging me for years too. Cut a piece of two-by-four to a length of 4 inches. Even if you’re determined to carpet the stairs on your own, you should still meet with an expert. I’m currently done with all the staining and poly and wondered how long you waited before putting tape on the stained stairs? It took me a long time, but that was only because I only did a little bit each night, then the holidays came around and I put the project on hold. Go slow, pay attention, and ALWAYS use the handrail. Stairs can be very dangerous , no matter how they are finished – I have slipped and fallen several times on carpeted stairs! Thanks! The Pursuit of Handyness is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. The dark stain did the rest. Here is a link to one site: http://oakwoodveneer.com/veneer/pine.html I bought Minwax stains in a few different colors and some pine boards since my steps are wood. They are lovely. Any suggestions to remove it? Any suggestions? Hi Sarah – Yes – Prime first. Rose. 1: You can use a small piece of sandpaper or even a tip of a razor blade or X-Acto knife and see if you can remove the areas with paint on them. Hi Alia – If you are going to stain the steps, then do not put wood filler or putty in them. How did you sand in between the spindles? Gripper teeth keep treads in place. Giving a symmetrical appearance to your carpeted stairs is a goal. I did the staining paint over the course of about 5 days. My staircase is very ugly w/ chipped plywood. My treads have white paint on the sides where they painted the surrounding trim. House bathroom with shower/tap mixer, WC & basin, tiled floor, partially tiled walls. If it is humid where you live you may want to wait longer. Absolutely stunning! This is because, in addition to having to decide on carpet style and color, the carpet has to be of appropriate durability and thickness to be installed on the stair. Beautiful, just beautiful!! Would that look weird? Still, it is difficult to completely clean carpeted stairs. http://www.revendabierley.com/blog/?p=2570. They look very nice and I am still thrilled at how they came out. 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. But these are unwieldy and difficult to move up and down the stairs. I have a hand sander…and the same soft pine wood. Saw you on Thrifty Decor Chick … your stair makeover is amazing. Hello, This summer removed the carpet from my stairs one night while my husband was at work. Wow Diane that is stunning!! We did this project over a full weekend and two additional weeks nights following. Get my latest posts, insider tips and more by email. amazing! Paint stairs. Hi Norman – Minwax sells stainable wood putty now that would be perfect for you to use. Having oak treads would be great. What do you recommend ? I found that stripes about 8 ft long were easy to handle without getting tangled. We have carpeting in the whole house (ugh) but I think the carpeting on the stairs are the dirtiest. My kids are grown, but I do have two dogs and a cat who constantly go up and down on them. :-). it sounds like a project more homeowners should tackle… the results are so worth it! Thank you for whatever suggestions you have. It was pieced where the fist step ended, and the riser for the 2nd step started. You can see the carpeted bullnose at the top of the staircase in the photos. Now I can. They look absolutely amazing and elegant! Wow, thank you for the inspiration! Again a great job! I want to do this but am wondering if we also remove the carpet on the landing or leave it and if we would stain that or paint it white if we removed? And I plan to get a puppy. In your pictures it looks like you did not take all of the paint off of your treads before staining. It would fit right on top of the 90 degree angle of the step and would be level with the hardwood. Oh my goodness, I just stumbled across your blog today and fell in love with your staircase! I thougyT I had to keep everything the same color as on the main floor, but maybe I can do a mediun stain like yours on the steps AND second floor too.

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