If your stairs have a bit of wear and you don t want to do a full remodel full carpeting will cover the aging.
Woodwork under stairs. C ahome wire cube storage 9 cube storage organizer metal stackable storage bins modular bookshelf diy closet cabinet ideal for livingroom bedroom home office 36 6 l x 12 4 w x 48 4 h black. There truly were oak hardwood treads under that dreaded carpet. Add in fluffy pillows and a lamp and it s the ultimate reading spot. I wanted to see what type of condition the wood was in so i proceeded.
You will always have something to put there. The space under your stairs represents an extra storage space when you need one so even if you think you don t have anything to put on build some shelves and make use of the that space. On the downside a full carpet is harder and more expensive to install. A curved staircase without a center pole.
Yes the builder grade is stainable the wood under the carpet on my stairs that i stained were builder grade. They were pine wood which is what most builders use. It wouldn t hurt to ask your builder though. Hi kristin congrats on the new house.
Talk about the costs with your contractor before you begin. Priming the stairs after the wood putty dried we sanded down the wood. Staircase terminology bullnose starting step. The space under the stairs provides just the right depth for a comfy bench and bookshelf.
If i had known that i would have pulled that carpet up a year ago. A step usually on the first step that extends out from the side of the stair beyond any fascia. Runners are ideal when you don t want to fully cover your beautiful stairway. Carriage see stringer.
Cabinets with doors under stairs. We filled these holes in with wood putty and rushed to home depot to get floor paint instead. Carpet runners leave the edges of the stairs visible. Using the most sophisticated carpet removal tools vise grips and machines my foot i pried the rest of that carpet off the edge of the stair.