Functional builder grade stairs stairs that exist only to move people from point a to point b with zero concern for aesthetics can be improved with carpeting it is difficult to fix unattractive stairs because they do not lend themselves to painting carpet works wonders on stairs like this.
Hardwood to carpet stairs.
Our guest today has a lovely hardwood stair remodel to share with us.
Installation and materials can range as low as 1 000 and as high as 30 000 price depends on several factors.
Something about the beauty of a nicely stained and painted staircase or the satisfaction of ripping the carpet off the stairs.
The previous owner had installed tile near the doorway entry bottom of the stairs and 3 4 thick hardwood in the passageway at the top of the stairs.
Hardwood stairs average 100 to 200 per step including labor a flight of stairs is 10 to 12 steps and would cost 1 000 to 2 400.
One of the best parts about hardwood stairs is how quickly they can be cleaned.
Stain and clear coat your stairs to give them long lasting appeal.
Use a foam brush to apply the stain and wipe with a lint free cloth.
If there were existing hardwoods underneath the carpet sand them before re staining.
Follow the instructions on dry time.
Here was my situation.
We loved our remodeled painted and stained wood staircase in our last house see the reveal here and check out all the steps here.
Once it dries apply two coats of clear coat.
What s it like to live with hardwood stairs.