An oak staircase can be a stunning feature that enhances your home’s appearance and character. If the stairs are damaged, however, they can be an eyesore. Refinishing oak stairs can dramatically improve their appearance and turn a staircase into an attractive focal point.
How the Team at Barbati Can Refinish Your Oak Stairs
We’ll start by sanding the surface to remove the finish and the damaged wood. This is a multi-step process that requires both power sanding and manual sanding. We’ll vacuum and wipe down the stairs several times to collect dust.
After we’ve sanded your oak stairs and smoothed out the surface, we’ll stain and finish them. You can keep your stairs their original color, or you can change the color to better complement your other décor. We’ll have to apply several coats and let each one dry thoroughly before applying the next one.
Why You Should Have Professionals Refinish Your Oak Stairs
Handling home repairs yourself can often save you money, but there are some projects that you shouldn’t attempt. Even an experienced DIYer can have trouble refinishing oak stairs.
For starters, using a power sander is more difficult than many people expect. If you make even a tiny mistake, you can damage the wood even further. Then more wood will have to be sanded off to get rid of scratches and gouges.
Sanding stairs can be much more difficult than sanding hardwood floors. It’s tricky to use a sander on a staircase. In addition, there are many spaces where it’s not possible to use a sander. Those nooks and crannies have to be sanded by hand. That can be a frustrating and tiring process, especially if you’re not used to doing that type of work.
Trust Your Oak Stairs to the Team at Barbati Hardwood Flooring
Refinishing oak stairs can improve your home’s appearance, make it more appealing to future buyers, and increase its value. To achieve those benefits and avoid stressing yourself out and making mistakes, you should hire professionals.
Barbati Hardwood Flooring has been providing wood floor refinishing and restoration services for over 30 years. If you would like to refinish your oak stairs, contact us today at (484)354-8869 to get an estimate.
