DIY Carpeted Stairs Renovation | HW|Designs
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- Straying a little from woodworking on this one with a full new set of stairs. The awful carpet and old school railing had to go, and since we were making changes I opted to do it big with an ALL BLACK stair case. I used small, modern tiles to add a little texture and funk to the landing. LMK what you think!
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How to upgrade, or how I went about upgrading my carpeted stairs.
Let’s get into it.
I started by tearing out the old, dirty carpet using a pair of pliers, a crow bar here and there, and just some good old fashioned elbow grease
Then I took up the underlayment and the tack boards, and all of the staples holding everything in place.
If you are a fan of DIY’s of the woodworking variety, while I wrap up this demo, check out this recent chair build I’m super proud of, then come back for the big reveal.
Once the mdf treads and risers were bear, I used a tape measure and square to measure and mark the distance of each tread over hang
Then using a circular saw, I cut along this line to remove the old treads nosing.
To complete the cut, I used combination of a pull saw and a reciprocating saw.
Once the old stairs had been fully demoed - i measured the width of each tread before cutting the new pine treads down to size
I did the same for each riser
I measured and cut each set one at a time to ensure a good fit.
Some risers encounter a subwall or other obstacle the required the skil saw
Once all the pieces were ready, it was time to stain the treads and finish them with a high gloss polyurethane
Then paint the risers.
To install the, I used liquid nails to place the pieces, then a finishing gun to anchor them all in place.
Once the treads and risers were in, I needed to patch the newly exposed drywall holes.
Then, patch the slight marks left by the nail gun in both the risers and treads
With the patchwork and paint drying, I turned to tiling the landing. I started by cutting a piece of backer board down to size, to fit comfortably on the landing.
Then, using the back of the bag instructions, mixed the thin set.
I then spread the thin set across the landing using a trowel to both level and then score the motar.
With that done, I placed the backer board, then anchored it with backer board screws rougly about every 8 inches.
Once that was dry, I applied another layer of thin set on top and began laying the tile sheets.
While the thin set dried and set the tiles, I turned to the railing.
I deinstalled this very basic, 2000’s home railing and began by cutting off the, I’ll say it, poorly mitered corner pieces.
Then, using the table saw, trimmed the rounded edges.
With the trim router, I applied a nice 45 degree bevel on every 90 degree corner
Then gave both pieces a finishing level sand down, before applying the same black stain and polyurethane to match the stair treads
To reinstall the railing, I simply affixed the existing hardware .Keeping it simple
With the thin set dry, it was time to apply the grout. I chose a dark grey, using the trowel to sweep it into the cracks, then a combination of sponge and rag to wipe the tiles clean.
To finish off the landing after that, I applied some custom trim pieces. I could have found and fit some more tiles/tile caps, but this process using ¼” plywood proved to be a cost effective way to achieve a very similar aesthetic in my opinion.
I gave the nosing of the landing trim a chamfer to soften the corner
Then, turned to tidying wall patches and paint lines.
Lastly, I used a black caulk to fill the gaps between the tile and landing trim.
And that’s a wrap.
Next time, we’re back at the woodworking bench with these diffused lighting sconces… and don’t worry, they’re battery powered!
I didn't hate the 2000's railing until you fixed it. Looks awesome now
Haha! Right?! So much chunk and orange 😂
My goodness, you can do everything! Another well finished job. I certainly appreciated your attention to detail and problem solving techniques.
Thanks, Alan! I actually really enjoyed tiling when I wasn’t sure I would! And the upgrade from the carpet I just can’t get over.
@@HonestWorkDesigns yes, domestic carpet on stairs can become scrofulous after a few years but is quieter than hard surfaces - so there’s a trade-off….. and your introduction to tiling has been gentle, which is a confidence build way to do it. You’ve carried it off well. I look forward to watching you tackle something like a laundry or toilet/bathroom.
Or - here’s a thought - put your creativity to work and do some mosaicing on an exterior wall as a feature
Looks great Hailey! Always good to branch out into other disciplines.
Thanks, Harlan! I was pretty nervous to give tiling a try, but I actually really enjoyed it! …And I only screwed up the thinset mixture once haha!
That was a superb job and quite an undertaking, it looks fantastic, your grandad would be proud, I'm proud and I don't even know you. Skillz 😎🎙🪚✅
Aw, thanks so much, Jules! I’m feeling pretty proud of myself on this one too :)
@@HonestWorkDesigns deservedly so, it looks great, it's a nice contemporary look, I would not have the courage to attempt it.
Nice video.
Thanks, Reid!
Those boards secures with liquid nail are gonna be a pain to remove if they ever want to to be changed.
Haha! A problem for Future Hailey, I guess 🤷🏻♀️
Carpeted stairs.
The tiling for the landing is so cool. I am planning to carpet to wood stairs project. One question - did the stairs turn out to be the same height as before? Wondering if the wooden treads is equal in height to the carpet and underlay.
I didn’t end up taking exact measurements, but because each stair got a new tread, it kept the spacing the same so there’s no noticeable change in the steps!
Great job. Who is your mentor?
Thank you! No specific mentor! But plenty of new friends from YT and Instagram who have given me tips an tricks along the way!
Now thats what I call wife material. Great video 😅
Thank you! 🙌🏻
I see you get stain all over yourself like I do.
We’re kindred spirits, Roger haha! I can’t help it.