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Finish for Stairs - brnhornt - 06-03-2016
Hey gang....I'm going to be refinishing the staircase at my house. Is there a consensus on what the best top coat would be that will hold up to daily use?
Re: Finish for Stairs - Wild Turkey - 06-03-2016
Several coats of Polyurethane.
And figure on redoing the bullnose after a few years, depending on usage.
Re: Finish for Stairs - tomsteve - 06-04-2016
id suggest a satin sheen,too. it doesnt show the wear like gloss will.
Re: Finish for Stairs - theeviltwinn - 06-04-2016
Waterlox original formula if you have the time and can put up with the smell.
Twinn
Re: Finish for Stairs - mound - 06-05-2016
theeviltwinn said:
Waterlox original formula if you have the time and can put up with the smell.
Twinn
This is what I used.. Yah, stinky for a while but the finish holds up incredibly well to abuse by kids and dogs running up and down it.
Re: Finish for Stairs - Howard Acheson - 06-05-2016
Be careful. Smooth finishes are very slippery. Particularly so if you are wearing socks. I would suggest a floor finish. They tend to be formulated to be less slippery.
Re: Finish for Stairs - mike4244 - 06-05-2016
I use shellac,dries to the touch in less than 20 minutes,per coat.
I generally brush a 1-1/2 lb cut 3 to 4 times.The finish is shiny ,you can buff it to a matte finish if you wish.
mike
Re: Finish for Stairs - John Mihich - 06-06-2016
I used the stuff they use on bowling alleys; Fabulon. It dries real fast and is hard. I do not know if it's still available. If not - use poly floor finish.
If time is important then shellac will work - it's also really easy to recoat when needed.
Re: Finish for Stairs - Cooler - 06-06-2016
Poly is my first choice. But if you have pets the steps are going to be too slippery for them and they risk falling down the entire flight. Also kids wearing socks are at risk.
Dog's hind legs angle forward and only allow them to descend stairs using the last 2" of the steps (larger breeds like German Shepherds). The rear legs' "elbows hit the higher step forcing the foot pads to use just the limited end of the steps.
I had my German Shepherd fall down a full flight of steps (just a bloody nose) before I realized the need for the carpet runner.
http://www.localpuppybreeders.com/wp-con...ck_72850852.jpg
I prefer poly finish plus carpet runner with hardware: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Zoroufy-Plate...mp;gclsrc=aw.ds
Re: Finish for Stairs - Scoony - 06-06-2016
I converted my stairs to wood and milled the treads from rough cut lumber. I stained them to match the floor and finished with MinWax Oil Modified Waterbased Poly. That was a year ago and the finish has stood up really well against kids and dogs. Water based finishes will dry much faster and leave a lot less odor in the house. Plus it will be easy to fix if needed.