Stain Stairs like a Pro

Moments in this video

1. 0:21–1:25 Prepare Treads (Sanding and Cleaning) From How to Update a Spiral Staircase, Step 4: Prepare Wood Treads for Finishing

   The creator introduces the project and outlines the initial preparation steps for the treads. This involves gathering safety equipment like a respirator, and materials such as 220-grit sandpaper (or 150-grit if the stairs are rougher), mineral spirits, and rags. He then proceeds to sand the wooden treads, moving with the grain of the wood to remove any accumulated debris or dirt and prepare the wood to accept the stain. After sanding, he uses a Ridgid shop vacuum to thoroughly vacuum all the sanding dust from the treads. Finally, he soaks a rag in mineral spirits and wipes down the entire surface of each tread, ensuring it looks wet. This cleaning step removes any remaining dust and opens up the wood grain, making it ready to absorb the stain evenly.

The guide that use this video

• How to Update a Spiral Staircase