You ll also want to cover doorways with plastic sheeting and open any nearby windows for ventilation.
Staining stair treads black.
This is why staining is not a necessary part of woodworking but can be a great way to spruce up an older piece of furniture or add a complete look to a new project.
I feathered my brush towards the center parallel to the wood grain.
Prepare your stairs by removing any carpet and moving any furniture or knick knacks near the stairs.
The nice thing about paint is that you can change it when you are tired of the look.
The big reason not to do black stair treads is that they will show every.
Then literally just work in into and onto the wood.
Plus matching the stair treads to the floor is the classic most flexible as opposed to safe choice.
The runner could have integrated black for example but black framed art work light fixtures etc.
Your time is valuable so it s important to first understand how long a stair painting or staining project will take to complete.
After that i feathered the stain in the same direction of the grain again.
Personalize the look of your stairs.
Then i carefully dragged my brush along the edge of the tread and the stair stringer.
In the picture you can see where i considered staining the risers as well.
Just dip the rag in the gel stain and wipe onto the stair treads.
Relatively easy way to makeover your stairs.
Are also good choices for additional accents.
Painted stair treads pros cons.
We have high gloss black treads in our 1910 farm house and do not find them at all slippery.
I would recommend porch and floor enamel as it will hold up better than other options.
It was also an easy way to see the color of the stain from far away.
It is important to note that there are different stains that should be used depending on the type of wooden surface you are working with on your project.
Great solution for wood stairs that are not high quality wood stain ready wood.
Tips for painting and staining stairs railings determine the amount of prep work.
Apply the stain liberally using a brush lint free cloth or staining pad and then wipe the tread down using a lint free cloth to remove any excess stain.
I let my stairs dry for a full day before applying the coat of stain on the rest of the treads.
Allow the stain to dry for 12 hours.
The color is off in these photos because i had the hall and stairway light on you don t even really have to worry about swirl marks applications marks etc as you are applying it.
To stain stairs plan on at least a full weekend of work including stripping staining and sealing your stairs.
Here are the few steps i took to stain the treads.
No more slippery than stained regular hardwood stairs.
I started at the corner of the treads.
The following tips for painting and staining stairs and railings will help you make the best decision.
Painted stair treads are so easy and inexpensive.
