We've faced some really tough cosmetic challenges in renovating this house, one of them being these basement steps. I've wanted to tackle them for a long time, but could not get away from my other projects. Finally, we've made a huge difference in their appearance.
How We Did It:
1. removed disintegrating, and peeling rubber stair treads. (they had been painted white and had gum stuck to them, and were covered in grime.) using a crowbar, and a hairdryer to soften the mastic glue.
2. stripped black mastic glue using Bean-e-doo mastic remover which I was able to get at a pretty good discount from a seller on eBay. Great product, not reccomended for wood, but it did do the job without hazardous chemicals which was a concern for us, as we have four cats.
3. Stairs scrubbed & cleaned with soap and water
4. Wood puttied where it was necessary. Allowed that to dry.
5. Sanded wood putty, & lightly sanded peeling paint & rough surfaces. (avoid breathing lead dust.)
6. applied Zinsser Peel Stop to peeling paint and rough surfaces.
7. Applied 1 coat of Kilz Casual Colors One Coat Paint (Dark Umber)
Allow that to dry and apply one more coat where necessary.
In a few days the stairs will be finished and dry enough to install some pretty carpet stair treads which I ordered from Amazon.com
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