Start by measuring the rise (vertical height) from grade to the top of the deck. Divide that measurement by 7 inches or whatever stair rise you prefer. The result tells you how many stair risers are required. To determine the total run of the stairs, multiply the number of steps required...
Lastly, the stairs.Spraying in this order of operation will ensure you don’t step in any wet stain.When paint or stain spraying a deck, you always want to follow the woodgrain on an area like a railing. That means you’d be alternating between moving up and down and side to side. ...
* The worktable is supported on an arm mounted to the column. The worktable can be adjusted vertically to accommodate different heights of work. or it may be swung completely out of the way. It may be tilted up to 90� in either direction, to allow for long pieces to be end or angl...
The labor to seal and waterproof your deck costs$0.50 to $3 per square footbut can reach between$2.50 and $7 per square footif you have multiple levels, spindles/balusters, stairs, and other features. With average labor costs of about$40 per hour, a 250-square-foot patio costs$125 to...
Re-routing electric that was running to the second floor of the home. Dealing with gaps in flooring until we replace the whole first floor with hardwoods. Pictures with Walls Removed Truth be told, I’d love to wait to show you after pictures until we had the hardwoods installed, all the...
up against the pool and measured to height. With deck screws, I attached two thin horizontal spindles connecting the top of the posts and two heavier planks about a foot up from the bottom. The idea was to make the bar heavier on the bottom than the top so it didn't easily flip over...
The stairs were cracked, bouncy and I worried I might fall through them with every step. The rails were so cracked I’m surprised they weren’t split right in two. And I cringed every time Caroline ran her hand down them. I’ve spent more time trying to dig splinters out of a scream...
with a coat of hardwax oil. “The cool thing is that the grain color in the floor, border, and stairs all match,” Szyszka says. “It gives that a nice transition, nice flow.” Szyszka and his team also upgraded all the baseboards in the home and installed the staircase’s spindles...
In another renovation we simply sanded the stair treads then stained them to match the floors and sprayed the spindles, handrail in white. You can see those stairs if you search Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation. Hope that helps and thanks for your comment! Reply Jalene says February 13, 201...
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...