Remodeling Carpeted Stairs To Wood

We did this project over a full weekend and two additional weeks nights following.

Remodeling carpeted stairs to wood. A carpenter might not tackle this part of the job but you can hire a handyman for 60 to 65 an hour. Kitchen organization boot camp. By stacy of the serene swede. Our main goal was to rip off the carpet see what wood was underneath and.

It was bad we decided to rip out the old carpet and see what we had to work with underneath. First we had to get rid of the existing bullnoses on the stairs. If there were existing hardwoods underneath the carpet sand them before re staining. Heritage doors and floors ltd.

The lights make them appear as if they are floating. Because carpet tends to trap dirt and debris wooden treads are not only a more sleek and eloquent look for your home. Click here for our favorite outdoor woodworking plans. The carpet was old and dirty giving the entry a very dark and dated feel.

This is our stairs before. Directions for how to update carpeted stairs into a wooden staircase. Maybe we could refinish the stairs. 95 ingenious stairway design ideas for your staircase remodel.

Stain and clear coat your stairs to give them long lasting appeal. Once the carpet is gone you ll pay 100 to 200 per step. For 10 to 12 steps this costs 1 080 to 2 700 including carpet removal. Leave a reply cancel reply.

I am so happy to guest blogging again on one of my favorite blogosphere stops. Here s stacy to share her carpet to wood stair remodel you might remember her 20 board and batten kitchen island stacy knows how to stretch a dollar 60 carpet to hardwood stair remodel. Great job your stairs are looking fab. The stairs in our home were ancient and had a smell to them.

To start removing carpet costs 75 to 300. 100 laneve wood carpet runner by crucial trading. My husband and i recently tore the carpet from our stairs and painted the wood underneath creating a fresh clean and modern look. Follow the instructions on dry time.

Once it dries apply two coats of clear coat. Oh before reading this article i find it difficult to renovate carpeted stairs to wood but thank to your post i feel it is as easy as a pie. Diy tutorials woodworking plans and more. Replace carpeted stairs with wood cost.

Use a foam brush to apply the stain and wipe with a lint free cloth. They are also cleaner and easier to maintain. I didn t take a picture of the stairs before with carpet but imagine carpeted stairs in pretty much every house built in the 1980 s that you ve ever entered and you ll have a pretty good idea of what. A step by step diy tutorial on how to remodel stairs from carpet to wood give your staircase a makeover by refinishing them.