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Varnish for stairs steps.
Wooden staircases require a varnish that is able to withstand high levels of foot traffic while retaining and enhancing the natural grain and character of the timber.
There are two types of stain bases.
Do this process at night or consider doing every other tread so that the stairs can be used throughout the finishing process.
Durable slip resistant porch and floor paint is ideal for stairs.
Although water based stains can be applied over an oil base but only after 24 hours or longer to ensure the oil based stain is completely dry and no longer emitting dangerous fumes.
Comparatively oil based polyurethane is longer lasting but yellows with age takes longer to dry and typically contains more chemicals meaning more fumes.
Chemical strippers are usually applied to the surface with a brush then scraped off with a putty knife after a.
Never mix the two.
Wipe the stripped stairs with a clean slightly damp rag before moving on to.
We ll share our experience with the durability of painted stairs treads and discuss the best type of paint to use for stair treads and stair risers.
If you plan to use standard latex paint however top it with a few coats of water based polyurethane to increase its durability.
Wear chemical resistant cleaning gloves goggles and a respirator when applying and removing the stripper.
Wood varnish for stairs.
Allow the stain to dry for 12 hours.
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.