tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862957214846196503.post5857680130932079522..comments2024-03-15T19:57:22.509-05:00Comments on Parents of a Dozen: Our Step’s RedoParents of a Dozenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17694999744128542442noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862957214846196503.post-34818923243084303602015-12-21T09:43:29.009-06:002015-12-21T09:43:29.009-06:00We only had to put a bull nose on the top of the s...We only had to put a bull nose on the top of the stairs and at the landing. I'm not sure what you mean it doesn't cover the plywood? Are you saying that the heights are not matching up? Maybe you can take a picture and send it to me at parents of a dozen @ live.com?Parents of a Dozenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17694999744128542442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862957214846196503.post-21434369049410928882015-12-21T09:43:05.877-06:002015-12-21T09:43:05.877-06:00We only had to put a bull nose on the top of the s...We only had to put a bull nose on the top of the stairs and at the landing. I'm not sure what you mean it doesn't cover the plywood? Are you saying that the heights are not matching up? Maybe you can take a picture and send it to me at parents of a dozen @ live.com?Parents of a Dozenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17694999744128542442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862957214846196503.post-2864774414602758342015-12-21T09:23:14.625-06:002015-12-21T09:23:14.625-06:00The stairs look amazing!! We did the same thing! T...The stairs look amazing!! We did the same thing! The only issue we are having is with our landings (3) we put down laminate flooring and purchased bullnoses, however the bullnoses don't cover the plywood underneath. How did you manage to cover this? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13957396192079208899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862957214846196503.post-82731685506625055262014-06-26T06:31:10.182-05:002014-06-26T06:31:10.182-05:00The stain color was English Chestnut by Minwax.The stain color was English Chestnut by Minwax.Parents of a Dozenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17694999744128542442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862957214846196503.post-74137544631487153262014-06-25T16:54:35.057-05:002014-06-25T16:54:35.057-05:00Do you recall the stain you use for this?Do you recall the stain you use for this?mamakbackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04133153239103613211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862957214846196503.post-84082994361422676722013-07-18T14:23:16.976-05:002013-07-18T14:23:16.976-05:00I would not want to do this again, but I probably ...I would not want to do this again, but I probably would. I love not having the carpet on the stairs. Good luck on the next time around.Parents of a Dozenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17694999744128542442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862957214846196503.post-16983882793048945772013-07-17T23:32:48.491-05:002013-07-17T23:32:48.491-05:00I did this same project last summer. I had a bann...I did this same project last summer. I had a bannister built because I did not have one. Also replaced the handrail. It was a tremendous amount of work, but worth it. Mine are very similar. Now I am moving and get to do it again. Thank goodness, there is no carpet on the stairs, they need to be sanded and restained and then polyied.Gerinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862957214846196503.post-38625404567118059892013-06-08T08:33:07.411-05:002013-06-08T08:33:07.411-05:00When we took the carpet out, The landing had a 3/4...When we took the carpet out, The landing had a 3/4 wood piece that around the edges that the spindles where attached to. So when we put the hard wood on the landing it matched up nicely, but the new bullnose (we took out the old one) left a gap under the bullnose and above the riser of the top step before the landing. We added a piece of trim (I think it was quarter round) to cover the gap. I am not sure what your landing looks like.. Good luck on the remainder of your project. Parents of a Dozenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17694999744128542442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862957214846196503.post-60411435680026145552013-06-07T21:25:14.625-05:002013-06-07T21:25:14.625-05:00I am in the middle of this same project. Mine is ...I am in the middle of this same project. Mine is extra tricky, as my spindles go straight into the steps, so I have to sane around the spindles. How did you get the landing to work out to be level? We are not sure how to get the landing to work. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862957214846196503.post-961463569510960072013-01-21T22:34:03.271-06:002013-01-21T22:34:03.271-06:00This tool is a multi-propose tool made by Sears Cr...This tool is a multi-propose tool made by Sears Craftsman. It has come in handy for many projects. There are other brands out there also. Dremel makes some real nice ones also. These could be found at home centers. Let me know how they turn out.<br />SharonParents of a Dozenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17694999744128542442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862957214846196503.post-57908663302412839312013-01-20T17:15:08.022-06:002013-01-20T17:15:08.022-06:00Would you mind sharing the name and brand of that ...Would you mind sharing the name and brand of that tool you used for sanding? I am new to all this diy stuff, but would love to refinish our staircase, which is such an eye-sore. There are so many different types of electric sanders out there, that it's making me feel paralyzed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862957214846196503.post-78937447755231675702013-01-03T21:24:12.906-06:002013-01-03T21:24:12.906-06:00Thank you, I am so glad I went through the work. I...Thank you, I am so glad I went through the work. It is so much nicer! <br />SharonParents of a Dozenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17694999744128542442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862957214846196503.post-30653975065243745632013-01-03T09:42:06.917-06:002013-01-03T09:42:06.917-06:00Wow, what a difference! All the work was totally w...Wow, what a difference! All the work was totally worth it! I love your new steps!Cristina Garayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16229690505771934030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862957214846196503.post-83494110320089890172012-08-09T23:54:20.753-05:002012-08-09T23:54:20.753-05:00Gorgeous! Your hard work paid off. What type of ...Gorgeous! Your hard work paid off. What type of flooring did you put down for the rest of the house? One of my dreams is wood flooring in our house. Do the stairs hold up well with kids & pets? Lovely. Great job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862957214846196503.post-39502333842443972712011-10-16T08:44:14.345-05:002011-10-16T08:44:14.345-05:00Wow, your stairs look amazing. I am so glad I rea...Wow, your stairs look amazing. I am so glad I read about your technique before starting mine because I was going to do every other step so they would still be usable during the project - I like your idea of doing half the stairs at a time. Thanks for posting about this! Your end result is really gorgeous!Lisa @ Shine Your Lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07301618725406172528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862957214846196503.post-6304582208745249482011-06-20T14:39:42.602-05:002011-06-20T14:39:42.602-05:00Sarah,
We used a quick dry floor finish. I don'...Sarah,<br />We used a quick dry floor finish. I don't remember the brand, but I know I bought it on clearance. So you may not beable to find the same thing.Parents of a Dozenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17694999744128542442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862957214846196503.post-57897812628800185782011-06-20T03:36:42.009-05:002011-06-20T03:36:42.009-05:00fantastic job and great instructions. you've i...fantastic job and great instructions. you've inspired me to have a go at mine. what is over the stain to 'seal' the steps?WWPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08533729592073568065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862957214846196503.post-62249026509881370782011-04-26T18:21:07.279-05:002011-04-26T18:21:07.279-05:00Wow what a transformation!! So glad you shared!!Wow what a transformation!! So glad you shared!!Rachael@Lovely Crafty Homehttp://www.lovelycraftyhome.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862957214846196503.post-87154297412865478202011-04-09T01:21:17.133-05:002011-04-09T01:21:17.133-05:00amazing!
Just Better Togetheramazing! <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://justbettertogether.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Just Better Together</a> Justinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16649962909178801134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862957214846196503.post-36642705128556046042011-04-05T19:02:00.837-05:002011-04-05T19:02:00.837-05:00GREAT job!! so impressive! Can you imagine what th...GREAT job!! so impressive! Can you imagine what that would of cost if you didn't do it yourself? I am still trying to finish up our stair project! very time consuming! but worth it!Jen@BigBrownChairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10604441666509629450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862957214846196503.post-39580107365387531722011-04-05T16:49:19.025-05:002011-04-05T16:49:19.025-05:00Gorgeous!! You give me incentive.... lot of work t...Gorgeous!! You give me incentive.... lot of work though! Great job! Found you from Thrifty Decor Chick tweet!Nan ~ Playful Decorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04682863906580922601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862957214846196503.post-56032251559242674292011-04-04T22:22:56.139-05:002011-04-04T22:22:56.139-05:00Wow, those stairs are beautiful! And such hard wor...Wow, those stairs are beautiful! And such hard work....beautiful.Christine @ sugarandtrash.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02827031418359302049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862957214846196503.post-87138305021185424652011-04-04T18:24:34.790-05:002011-04-04T18:24:34.790-05:00It looks amazing!
Great Job! and thank you for ta...It looks amazing! <br />Great Job! and thank you for taking step by step pictures! Super helpful :)Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05295405096806366760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862957214846196503.post-72428638218372301302011-04-04T17:14:25.872-05:002011-04-04T17:14:25.872-05:00wow!! that looks great!wow!! that looks great!Kaysi @ Keeping it Simplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05852973350933365885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862957214846196503.post-16574433445224223492011-04-04T13:40:38.179-05:002011-04-04T13:40:38.179-05:00Your steps look AMAZING! We are planning on doing...Your steps look AMAZING! We are planning on doing this to ours as well. Thank you so much for posting all of the details on how you did yours! I am saving it to show my husband!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17982071972541779030noreply@blogger.com