They ooze warmth character and impart dignity to any space.
Replacing carpet with stair treads.
Pulling carpet up from stairs to see what was under the carpet we began to tear at a corner piece using pliers for assistance.
While photos might convey a different look it was old and super dingy.
It will take a special buyer to go for this and you are already having a hard time getting this sold.
How do you install oak stair treads over existing stairs.
When we moved into this house almost two years ago we knew immediately that we d be replacing the carpet running down the stairs.
Remove all the old carpet padding staples and tack strips.
I would offer a quot flooring quot.
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You can also see here a gap between the treads and the risers.
Incentive to the home if you don t want to add any more money to this home.
If your stairs are carpeted the first thing you ll have to do is pull up the carpeting.
Glued carpet may leave residue that you need to sand off with a disk.
The easiest way to make a template for your replacement stair treads.
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I decided to go for a classic look dark stained treads with white painted risers.
Ripping up the carpet from your stairway is likely to reveal tack strips along both sides that you can pull up with a pry bar.
A professional will nail and glue treads over the top of existing steps.
Replacing the treads of your stairs which are the parts you step on is a great way to revamp an old staircase.
I often suggest replacing carpet with cork because cork is a quot natural quot.
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