I am refinishing pine stair treads that were previously painted. I stripped the paint, will sand and want to stain the treads a cherry color to match my hardwood floors. As I used a paint remover called Oops to remove the paint, is there anything else I should use prior to staining the sanded wood to insure even stain coverage?
What is the best (durable) clear finish to use after staining?
I plan to use rubber treads to cover the center of the finished treads.
Thanks for your help! Vic
Be sure any residue is gone. If you sanded them down after removing the paint, it may be OK.
Polyurethane.
eeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just give them a fresh coat of poly every few years.
Wood conditoner or a spit coat of shellac.
Water-based polyurethane won't yellow, doesn't stink up the place, dries far faster and will enable you to put on more coats in a shorter period of time than oil-based polyurethane.
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