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   10/03/08

   LePlusJeune

   My husband and I had a new oak staircase installed in our home. I let the pros do the building because I wanted to make sure the stairs reached from one floor to the next, lol...building stairs is too technical for most diy-ers, don't you think?
   
   Anyway, I opted to do the finishing work of stained treads and painted risers. So far, I have the treads stained and polyurethane and am waiting for a week or two to do the painting to make sure the polyurethane is absolutely dry.
   
   It's been a messy job having the stairs out of commission for weeks at a time but well worth the finished product, imo.
   
   I have pics at my site - www.remodelle.net

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      10/03/08

      onlinehandyman

      Hi LePlusJeune,
      
      I love that look - stained treads and painted risers. Good idea to leave the construction to the carpenters and do the staining/painting yourself. Stairs are much to difficult for any diy-er. They are not only carpentry, but a specialty. Staining and painting a diy-er can do.
      
      Yes, it can be messy and it take some time to do it right, but it will be worth the wait - so go slow and take your time. You have a beautiful blog and I looking forward to the seeing the finished product.
      
      Thanks,
      Scott
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   10/20/08

   FeelingOutstanding

   My last home experience project was building a set of steps. I have a pool in my yard that is approx. 150 feet from my house and down a hill. I built steps down to the pool. It was pretty much trial and error and I had never done that before. I did in sections, as time and money permitted. Treated wood is costly these days! When finished, I was pretty happy.

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   10/22/08

   onlinehandyman

   I'm sure that you were happy. There is nothing like the feeling of satisfaction after completing a job, especially one that difficult. And you saved a lot of money as well. Nice job!
   
   Anyone else have any similar experiences?

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