Rust-Oleum Projects
DIY Staircase Makeover
Browse Projects
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Update An Old Metal Table With Spray Paint
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Weathered Farmhouse Finish by Jen Woodhouse
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Estimated Time
3 Days
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Challenge Level
Intermediate
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Tools & Supplies:
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Varathane Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain in Dark Walnut
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Varathane Floor Finish Polyurethane in Crystal Clear
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Lint-free cloths
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Foam Brush
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Sandpaper
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Tack Cloth
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Stir Stick
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Gloves
In only a few steps, you can give your worn out carpeting the shag and say hello to a brand new look with wood stain. Update your home from the '90s to today's farmhouse chic with Varathane. See how Erin from @Francois_et_moi did this project on her Instagram page.
- Remove all carpeting.
- Make sure all stair treads and risers are clean and free of dirt and debris.
- Lightly sand any areas of the stair treads and risers that aren't smooth and remove sanding dust with a tack cloth.
- Gently stir the Varathane Wood Stain with a stir stick and apply a generous amount of stain on each stair tread and riser. Work the stain with the wood grain using a lint-free cloth and wipe away the excess.
- Allow the wood stain to dry according to the instructions on the can.
- Once the wood stain is dry, apply the protective polyurethane with a foam brush and let it dry according to the instructions on the can.
- Wait 24 hours for light use and 3 days before full use of the staircase.