Sand a little extra on the hand rail, but otherwise you do not need to sand every bit of previous stain or paint off if it is in good condition. Use an orbital sander with 120 grit on all flat surfaces to make this much easier. Spindles will need to be hand sanded with 80 grit ...
Steps connect the deck to ground level or from one deck level to another. You can support the treads using a traditional notched stringer or opt for a solid stringer and use metal brackets, such as Strong-Tie Staircase Angles. Both make it easy to adjust the angle of the stringers to spa...
Since I want to go much darker and am not really concerned with the grain of the wood showing, I thought this might work. But... I definitely don't want a "painted" look. FYI - the spindles have been painted white. The stairs are carpeted. ...
Staircase We removed the 1973 banister, carpet, and filled in the gaping hole that overlook the basement. This project took forever and we didn’t get a banister for like 6 months. I nearly went insane wanting things to feel finished so badly. We had so little money at the time th...
You'll need to have a stringer at either end of the staircase to attach the steps to and another stringer in the center if you have a wide or tall staircase. Lay the first stringer out with a framing square to find the rise and run, then transfer the marks to the other stringers. ...
A comprehensive guide on replacing cracked or creaky stairs Replacing the treads of your stairs, which are the parts you step on, is a great way to revamp an old staircase. If your stairs are carpeted, the first thing you'll have to do is...