So what's the right type of wood finish to use when finishing your new stair treads? We'll help you narrow the selection with a few pointers.
So your new stair treads have arrived and it's time to go shopping for supplies, so it's off to the big box store with your shopping list in hand:
So your new stair treads have arrived and it's time to go shopping for supplies, so it's off to the big box store with your shopping list in hand:
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Saw Blades |
Check |
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Sandpaper |
Check |
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Rags |
Check |
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Wood stain |
Check |
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Blue Nitrile gloves |
Check |
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$9.99 widget that you didn’t know you couldn't live without until you walked in the door |
Check and check (they were on sale so you bought two) |
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Last item on the list: wood finish |
Suddenly you realize there are a lot of choices and they all look the same... |
Don't worry - beneath all the marketing hype and pretty labels, most big box stores really only carry two types of wood finish that you need to worry about for stair treads: polyurethane, and waterbourne.
There may be several different brands with each company calling it something slightly different, but there are a couple of key points to keep in mind when selecting a wood finish to coat your new stair treads and risers.
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