How do I make my stairs more modern?

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How do I make my stairs more modern?

Read on as we divulge some of the easiest ways to add personality and style to a staircase.

  1. Incorporate Storage.
  2. Lay Down an Engaging Runner.
  3. Go Green.
  4. Install a Dramatic Light Fixture.
  5. Consider New Handrails.
  6. Update the Stair Risers.
  7. Incorporate Artwork.

Can you redo a staircase?

Need to tackle your own staircase makeover? Removing carpet from stairs and replacing it with wood stair treads is a totally doable DIY. This staircase makeover was accomplished in a weekend and looks like a professional–proof that a staircase remodel can be a DIY job.

Can you stain stairs without sanding?

Final Word. Refinishing the wood stairs is a relatively easy process that requires a good eye for a stain and finishing oil, and you are good to go. You do not need coats and coats of sanding to conclude this process.

How can I resurface my stair treads?

wood filler (I love this one HERE or HERE)

  • spatula ( HERE)
  • tinted stain (We will get to what I used in a bit but if you want to use something different than me then you could use this one HERE)
  • Spar urethane or any other clear protective coat of choice (I used this one HERE and I prefer satin finishes)
  • brush made for oil-based paints and stains ( HERE)

    • How do I install trim around stair treads?

    Different Types of Trim. The simplest type of trim is a quarter-round molding that covers the crevice between the riser,or tread,and the wall.

  • When to Trim Your Staircase. If you are adding molding to each step,you must wait until the stairs are finished.
  • Interior Staircase Trim.
  • Exterior Staircase Trim.

    • How to fasten indoor stair treads?

    Secure blocking to the stringers at the front,along the edge located directly behind the risers.

  • Install the risers with a level top edge slightly above the top edge of both the blocking and the stringers.
  • Never nail into a block from either a tread or a riser.
  • Adhere the blocking to the risers and the stringers using a construction adhesive.

    • How to make stair treads out of hardwood floor?

    Remove the Carpet. First,prep the stairs by removing the carpet with a utility knife and pry bar.

  • Remove Staples,Nails or Tack Strips
  • Cut Existing Nosing
  • Measure the Stairs
  • Cut Riser Pieces
  • Cut Tread Caps
  • Attach Edge Moulding
  • Measure the Tread Size
  • Stain Your Stairs