Stain and finish wears off every year....looks horrible
Want some ideas on a finish for my front steps...I an restraining them
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Donna
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Maybe a special wood to go over top...or a finish that will wear well
If you want to stain them, you will have to remove that old finish off them first with paint stripper or a sander. Your best solution might be a couple coats or Porch & Floor paint.
I would put a composite wood like trex on top of the existing steps and porch. Much easier to maintain.
Have our thought about Cedar planks?
here's a video that might help...
Get some pressure-treated deck wood cut to size for each step. Attach or replace existing treads. Then go to www.onetimewood.com and get the deck stain for whatever color you want. This stuff is amazing. I treated my deck about NINE YEARS ago, and it still looks new -- and gets plenty of wear and tear. And, no, the box stores do not carry this brand, so you'll have to order from their web site.
No idea what to do, but thank you for a good start to the day--I could picture you having to hold those stairs back so they can't get away!
Used motor oil! Put on pressure treated fence 20 years ago and it is still going strong.
I had leftover asphalt shingles from my new roof; attached one to each step with 5 roofing nails. The color, terra cotta, complemented my trim color; and the tread makes for safer stepping during bad weather.