Stair Tread Carpet Removal And Wood Refinishing Process
Stair Tread Carpet Removal And Wood Refinishing Process Pulling carpet off a hardwood staircase is one of the highest-return cosmetic projects in a remodel. The National Association of Home Builders has reported that removing wall-to-wall carpet from a staircase and refinishing the original treads typically returns 75 to 90 percent of project cost at resale, and the visual lift on day one is dramatic. The catch is that the wood under the carpet has been hiding there for decades, and what you find when you peel back the staples ranges from a museum-quality oak tread to a paint-spattered plywood scrap with a tackstrip welded to it. Is your carpeted staircase a refinishing candidate, or will you discover a tread replacement project halfway through demolition? How do you prep, sand, stain, and topcoat the treads without making the stair unusable for two weeks? What dust and noise controls do you owe the rest of the household during the project? This guide walks the five-step proces...
