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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!

Changing Nasty Carpeted Stairs to Mosaic Garden Path Magic!

This is an edited edition of a previous post to give you more information and instructions as...

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

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 painting....

Stacy DavisStacy Davis
Steps of Glamour!

Steps of Glamour!

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

Amy Underwood WilsonAmy Underwood Wilson
Removed Old Nasty Carpet From Stairs

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...

Pamela PPamela P
Huge Blank Wall = Amazing Photo Backdrop

Huge Blank Wall = Amazing Photo Backdrop

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

Cherie Aldridge VickersCherie Aldridge Vickers
Outside Stairs

Outside Stairs

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

WowhavsWowhavs
Stair Risers + Wallpaper Border

Stair Risers + Wallpaper Border

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

Karen DunnamKaren Dunnam
Slip Free Stairs

Slip Free Stairs

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

RobinRobin
Updating Our Front Porch

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...

Dessya PalitDessya Palit
Split Foyer Staircase Gets a Makeover

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...

Chic Geek HouseChic Geek House

Popular Slideshows for Staircases

Peruse our DIY staircase slideshows for inspiration for your own project.

Stop Everything: These Banister Makeovers Look AH-mazing

Stop Everything: These Banister Makeovers Look AH-mazing

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Get Rid of Your Carpet Staircase Without Hiring a Contractor

Get Rid of Your Carpet Staircase Without Hiring a Contractor

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15 Bold Ways to Redo Your Outdated Staircase Without Remodeling

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

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

Say Goodbye to Your Carpet Stairs With These Brilliant Transformations

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Does Your Staircase Need an Update?

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)

DIY Shiplap-Staircase Organization Bench (VIDEO)

How to build an organization bench with a shiplap wall!

Melrose Design Co.Melrose Design Co.
Farmhouse Staircase With Chalk Paint®

Farmhouse Staircase With Chalk Paint®

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

AvantiMorochaAvantiMorocha
Transform Your Staircase in Just 2 Hours!

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...

Alicia WAlicia W
How to Refinish a Railing That Will Last

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...

Sunny Side DesignSunny Side Design

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!

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...

Alicia WAlicia W
Stairs Renovation

Stairs Renovation

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

MonicaMonica
Carpeted Stair Nightmare

Carpeted Stair Nightmare

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

Terri Sejnoha BehlTerri Sejnoha Behl
Updated Staircase

Updated Staircase

LynnLynn
Stair Makeover With Accent Lighting

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...

Natural NerdNatural Nerd
Quick and Easy Ways to Spruce up Your Front Porch

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...

Vineta @ The Handyman's DaughterVineta @ The Handyman's Daughter

Popular Staircase Discussions

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How do I repair broken concrete steps?

VernieVernie

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

KatieKatie

Can i use loose laid vinyl flooring on interior stair treads

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How can I remove carpeting and make over stairs?

LaVerneLaVerne

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?

SharonSharon

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

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Got a Staircase Question?

Have a question about your DIY staircase project? Get an answer here.

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New Staircas Projects

Take a moment to see what's trending in staircases today and update your home.

A Creative Staircase Makeover

A Creative Staircase Makeover

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

Lisa's Creative DesignsLisa's Creative Designs
Before and After Staircase Makeover

Before and After Staircase Makeover

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

Jenna Burger DesignJenna Burger Design
Stair Railing Remodel

Stair Railing Remodel

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

Alice FaggiAlice Faggi
Whitewashed Stairs and a Foyer Update

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...

The Painted Drawer by Suzanne BagheriThe Painted Drawer by Suzanne Bagheri
Refinishing Staircase Banisters!! A Complete Makeover!!

Refinishing Staircase Banisters!! A Complete Makeover!!

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

M&B Furniture Decor LlcM&B Furniture Decor Llc
6 Up and Coming Flooring Trends to Look for in 2015

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...

DixieSomersDixieSomers

Browse Staircase Projects

DIY Numbered Staircase...

DIY Numbered Staircase...

Sometimes it is fun to take on a little project on a whim…
Don’t you think!?!
This weekend I
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Cynthia Weber @ A Button Tufted Life...Cynthia Weber @ A Button Tufted Life...
DIY Plank Wall

DIY Plank Wall

Give an update to your stairway, or any wall, with an easy DIY plank wall!

Amanda @ The Hatched HomeAmanda @ The Hatched Home
Project of the Day" Stair Remodel Part 2

Project of the Day" Stair Remodel Part 2

Yes, it's finally here, the stair remodel conclusion!

Author Lisa L WiedmeierAuthor Lisa L Wiedmeier
Replace Wood Stair Balusters With Iron Balusters

Replace Wood Stair Balusters With Iron Balusters

Are you looking for a simple project with big impact? Replacing wood stair balusters with metal...

Zoe HuntZoe Hunt
Use Your Space Under the Stairs - Make a Baby Play Area!

Use Your Space Under the Stairs - Make a Baby Play Area!

In a small house, we didn't have an extra room for a playroom. I was able to turn the dead space...

Christina @ Christina's AdventuresChristina @ Christina's Adventures
New Oak stairs and railings

New Oak stairs and railings

2 sets of stairs and new railings, from start to finish.

Tradition Wood WorksTradition Wood Works
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