Staircases

Staircases are both functional and focus pieces in your home so it's important that they shine. How do you know what railing is right for you? Allow Hometalk to help. Here you'll find inspiration for the perfect staircase for your home. Browse our slideshows to spark your creativity. Got a question? Get it answered. We've got you covered.

Top Projects for Staircases

Check out the top staircase projects Hometalk has to offer.

Changing Nasty Carpeted Stairs to Mosaic Garden Path Magic!

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From Carpet to Wood Stairs Redo - Cheater Version...

You know all of those stair tutorials that are a lot of work... lots of scraping and lots of...

Steps of Glamour!

In our house we do not have a grand foyer & our stairs were pretty boring. I wanted to give them a...

Removed Old Nasty Carpet From Stairs

The old carpet on my stairs was worn out and stained. It's time was up and it needed to go. I'd seen...

Huge Blank Wall = Amazing Photo Backdrop

We have the world's ugliest stairwell that USED to have a ceiling mount fixture. The burned out...

Outside Stairs

"OLD?" It's all in how you decide to "mature." Out of necessity, I removed the steps built by a...

Stair Risers + Wallpaper Border

An easy and beautiful fix for shabby stair risers. EDIT: the new headline says "boring," but in...

Slip Free Stairs

I hate carpet! So I ripped it up and installed Pergo laminate (LOVE!!). But what about the stairs?...

Updating Our Front Porch

Our small front porch in the front of the house needed some serious TLC :) so we set out to make it...

Split Foyer Staircase Gets a Makeover

I have a classic 80's home setup. Many homes in my area have it; the split foyer staircase. Having...

Stop Everything: These Banister Makeovers Look AH-mazing

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Get Rid of Your Carpet Staircase Without Hiring a Contractor

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15 Bold Ways to Redo Your Outdated Staircase Without Remodeling

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If Your Stairway Walls Are Empty, Here's What You're Missing

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Say Goodbye to Your Carpet Stairs With These Brilliant Transformations

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Does Your Staircase Need an Update?

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Staircase Videos

Watch a step by step instructional video to get you started on your staircase.

DIY Shiplap-Staircase Organization Bench (VIDEO)

How to build an organization bench with a shiplap wall!

Farmhouse Staircase With Chalk Paint®

For this project, the staircase, my husband told me to hire a company instead of trying to do this...

Transform Your Staircase in Just 2 Hours!

An easy project to change your boring white stair's kick plate or front into something out of a...

How to Refinish a Railing That Will Last

Our home was built in the late 90’s and it screamed 90’s! It just felt so sterile with the white...

Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Staircase Projects

Take a look at the best DIY staircase projects. You won't be disappointed.

Staircase From Ho-Hum to OMG!

An easy project to change your boring white stair's kick plate or front into something out of a...

Stairs Renovation

My hall was too dark so I decided to paint the stairs

Carpeted Stair Nightmare

My husband and his family had lived in our farm house for over 20 years before he and I married. ...

Updated Staircase

Stair Makeover With Accent Lighting

Watch how we turn a plain, old and white staircase into a more modern one using only some LED strip...

Quick and Easy Ways to Spruce up Your Front Porch

Our north-facing front steps take a lot of abuse in wet weather, making our entryway look dingy and...

Popular Staircase Discussions

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How do I repair broken concrete steps?

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Can I use loose laid vinyl flooring on interior stair treads?

Can i use loose laid vinyl flooring on interior stair treads

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How can I remove carpeting and make over stairs?

I want to remove the carpet. cover the stairs with something and...

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Can I make my own paintable anti fatigue rugs?

I have purchased a number of anti fatigue rugs for the kitchen, none...

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Got a Staircase Question?

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New Staircas Projects

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A Creative Staircase Makeover

Our staircase is the first thing you see when you walk into our home and it suffered from dingy...

Before and After Staircase Makeover

For my staircase makeover, I removed the ugly, old, worn carpet and revamped the stair treads with...

Stair Railing Remodel

We needed to update our dated and dangerous stair rail, especially with two young children. The way...

Whitewashed Stairs and a Foyer Update

I used paint to create a new look for my stairs and painted my walls Benjamin Moore Linen White. The...

Refinishing Staircase Banisters!! A Complete Makeover!!

Every time I worked on staircase banisters, I get amazed with every transformation.. How much every...

6 Up and Coming Flooring Trends to Look for in 2015

Are you thinking about replacing your current flooring? Perhaps you're having a difficult time...