Hi. I'm new to your blog and not quite sure how all this works, but you have inspired me to redo my stairs! Was wondering if you showed your staining and painting steps?
Hi Dana. You should totally go for it and redo your stairs! If they're half as ugly as my carpeted stairs were, then it will be a big improvement. I hadn't realized, but I never posted pics of the staining processor the finished product. Definitely a downfall to doing so many projects at the same time, which is totally my thing. For now, check out the finished product in this post (http://smartgirlsdiy.blogspot.com/2013/10/halloween-to-do-list-done.html) and I will write about the staining process very soon. I have a heck of a lot of pics!
Thanks Earl! I'm sure you and your son could handle this. The hardest thing for me was dealing with that platform area, and you probably won't have that challenge. The rest is a little tedious, but not too difficult. Good luck!
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+-+logo.jpg "Smart Girl sanding her staircase after taking off the carpet")
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Whew! I am exhausted reading your post! lol ;) Amazing and very hard work! Your stairs are going to look stunning when you are done. :D
ReplyDeleteIncredible work!
Hi. I'm new to your blog and not quite sure how all this works, but you have inspired me to redo my stairs! Was wondering if you showed your staining and painting steps?
ReplyDeleteHi Dana. You should totally go for it and redo your stairs! If they're half as ugly as my carpeted stairs were, then it will be a big improvement. I hadn't realized, but I never posted pics of the staining processor the finished product. Definitely a downfall to doing so many projects at the same time, which is totally my thing. For now, check out the finished product in this post (http://smartgirlsdiy.blogspot.com/2013/10/halloween-to-do-list-done.html) and I will write about the staining process very soon. I have a heck of a lot of pics!
DeleteWow! Great job! I wish I could do my own staircase remodeling. I might have to show this to my son and have him help me. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Earl! I'm sure you and your son could handle this. The hardest thing for me was dealing with that platform area, and you probably won't have that challenge. The rest is a little tedious, but not too difficult. Good luck!
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