This was one of the biggest home DIY projects we’ve done in a long time. But pulling out the carpet and staining the stairs was sooooo worth it! Here’s what the stairs in our townhouse looked like before we started.
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I hate to even look at that picture… yuck! It took a lot of work but we ripped up the carpet and spent two days removing staples and vacuuming.
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After sanding they looked like this:
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We decided to stain them to save money. That was actually the easiest part.
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For all the details and more photos visit my blog post. Leave a comment and let me know if you’ve ever pulled out carpet and stained your floor. Thanks for reading!!!
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