Q: I have decided to sand and stain my treads one color and paint the stringers and risers white. The stringers and risers are natural colored oak veneer and have clear urethane on them. How would I go about painting the stringers and risers?
A: Give them a light sanding with fine sandpaper. Apply an appropriate primer, such as Zinser, and then paint.
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