The conditioner helps the staining process to go on smoothly and avoid any splotches.
Best stain for hardwood stairs.
Choosing a finish the simplest way to finish oak stair treads is with two coats of clear polyurethane which enhances both the grain and the natural reddish to goldish tinge of the wood.
Dip the sponge in again and wipe another band of wet stain on the step overlapping the first band by 1 inch.
My stairs are a bit sticky and of course aged so they are worn.
The process of getting new hardwood stairs in your home should not be a very expensive one if you do it yourself.
Hardwood projects are more durable and don t require as much prep prior to staining.
How to stain hardwood stairs.
And oh boy well the best and.
You can start by purchasing new stair tread.
Simple quick and beautiful results.
Update stairs with gel stain so easy believe it perfect product for the average homeowner.
Dip a staining sponge into an open can of oil stain.
However softwoods should always be treated with a wood conditioner prior to staining.
Starting from one side wipe across the step to leave a wet band of stain on the step.