How Do You Fix Stairs That Used To Have Carpet?
It is possible to convert stairs that were once covered with carpet back into a beautifully attractive wooden staircase. Often the remodeling process to remove the carpet is not completed correctly and the stairs appear rough and sloppy where glue and tack marks are left behind. Replacing or refinishing the underlying wooden stairs helps remove such imperfections on the wood to make the stairs appear new. Step 1 Sand the entire surface of each stair step riser and tread. Sand the steps until you have removed all glue marks. If any tacks were left behind when the carpet was removed, set the tacks into the surface of the wood with a hammer and nail set so you can cover the tacks with wood putty. Wear your face mask and safety goggles as you sand to prevent eye and throat irritation. Step 2 Cover holes with wood putty. Apply the wood putty with a putty knife and cover the holes. Use only a tiny bit of putty, just enough to fill the holes and allow the putty to dry a few hours before sandi
