How to Refinish Stairs

How to refinish your wood staircase with a budget of 150 dollars.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• stripper
• sealer
• brushes
• stain
• sandpapper
• rubbing achool
• rubber gloves
• paint tray
• rags

1. First step is to have all your supplies on hand. Everything should be right there at arms reach for a good quick cheap job.

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   At Lowes for 9.95

   Second thing you need to do is have the stripper you purchase. You can buy this at Lowe's or Walmart for bout 10 dollars. STRYPEEZE
   Quart Paint and Varnish Remover is one example of a stripper you can use for flat surfaces. Start at the bottom apply the stripper to the flat surfaces. At his time you will also need a spray stripper like Crown 18 oz Handi-Strip Aerosol sells at Lowe's for about 7 dollars. As you moving up laying the stripper down spray the other stripper on the areas you think will not work with the non aerosol.

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   After stripper is apply wait for the recommended time for it to work. Once the time is up put n your gloves and start cleaning it up. Remove all stripper from the staircase. Follow the stripper removal info on the can.

4. Once all the stripper is remove its time to make sure the stairs are prep for staining. Before you do this make sure you sell all gaps on your stairs with a wood filler. This also can be found at Lowe's. Let the wood filler dry and sand it down to conform to the area.I would recommend use a dry cleaning solvent to make sure your stairs are clean.

5. Now once your stairs are clean time to paint. I would recommend to use a varnish or stain that is water proof. Never know what might drop on their stairs. I would start at the top and work your way down. Take your time to do even clean paint strokes. The varnish or stain can be bought at Lowes for around 40-50 dollars.

6. After you got the stairs paint let it dry completely. At this time i recommand you have a fan blowing to get ride of the paint smell. Once the stairs are dry. I would apply a second coat. After all said and done. You have brand new looking stairs for under 150 dollars.

Tips & Warnings

• If you see wood on the stairs that damage repair it on the spot do not ignore it.
• use evenly strokes on the brush or your stairs will look like the stain was all running.
• do light coats. You do not have to do heavy coats
• Use rubber gloves to handle all chemicals.
• Follow all warnings on products.
• Watch your movement on the stairs.
• Use eye protection