Q imported from our old site, Face Lift Floors: After deciding to go with bare hardwood stair treads, we removed the carpeting only to find that a number of the stair treads have been urine stain-damaged by dogs. The slats on each stair are not random length and therefore we cannot simply remove a chunk to repair it.
With banisters on each stair, I’m not sure how to remove the entire stair tread to replace it, if that is indeed what we need to do. What are we in for?
A: How unusual that this should happen on the stairs! Well, perhaps you could stain them all dark. That would be the cheapest fix as far as I can see. Otherwise, the handrail and pickets will have to be disassembled. You should be able to take care of the handrail in sections. It likely has an iron strip recessed into the underside of the handrail. This, in turn, is screwed into the handrail.
If you are lucky, you may only have to remove the pickets on the affected treads. There will be a screw in this iron strip, now exposed with the removal of the handrail, into each picket. Then you can deal with changing the tread.
Original / moved link https://faceliftfloors.com/q-and-a/dogstains.php
Related Questions
Removing old stair treadsQ imported from our old site, Face Lift Floors: I am going to replace my carpeted stairs with oak treads and paint the risers. Do you have any suggestions on removing the existing pine treads and attaching the new oak treads? I have read about using glue and nailing; but…
Blotchy stair treads and blotchy banisterWe moved into our new home 4 years ago. We recently noticed our oak stair treads are turning dark in some places, and they look very bad all over the finish look, dull and dirty. What would cause this? what can we do?
Removing or lessening pet pee stainsQ imported from our old site, Face Lift Floors: We removed carpeting to find that pet stains have penetrated our beautiful hardwood floors - some areas are very dark, other areas appear almost "bleached" out. We really don't want to have to replace the wood. Do you have any suggestions…
Finishing pine stair treadsI'm refinishing my pine stair treads in my late 1800's house. I have rough sanded and am getting ready for finish sanding. Should I use anything as a sanding sealer? Most importantly, what finish coat/product should I use? The treads are softwood so not sure urethane would be the way…
Warped stair treads after fireQ: I recently had a fire in my home and the stair treads are warped from water damage. How can I fix them? A: That depends how warped they are. If it isn't severe they can likely be sanded flat but you have to make sure they are dry first.…
Plugging holes on stair treadsI'm installing oak treads on a previously carpeted stairway (3 stairs). Is it the unforgivable sin to screw these down, countersink and plug holes? I'm afraid finishing nails will lift over time. Obviously, I won't forget the glue.