Which Comes First?

ron schenker

I'm in the process of refinishing our oak staircase. Will restain and polyurethane the treads, and paint the risers and stringers white. I'm thinking of doing the staining first, then all the painting once it's all dry. Is this the best way or does it not make a difference

Big Dave

To each his own. I don't think it makes a difference. If I was doing it I would probably stain first then mask and paint.

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ron schenker

Thanx, Big.

Mike Finley

I would always stain first. The prep for stain work takes care of the prep for painting, but not vice-versa. The paint will wipe right off of the polyied stained areas.

C.C.R.

do your staining first and at least one coat of poly to seal it. That way if you get any drips from the paint they will clean up easier. good luck!

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soxfan

3rd for staining and poly first. I wouldn't have even bothered to speak up but the board software is yelling at me to say something.

ccoffer

Prime risers, stain treads and coat until done, then paint risers.

ron schenker

I did a bad thing when staining. I thought the dog was downstairs sleeping but after I finished staining I heard her upstairs laughing at me. "Im coming down and you can't stop me" she appeared to be thinking. It was a very hot and humid day yesterday and 3 hours after applying the stain, it was still somewhat sticky. I had to go up and get her before Mrs. Ron came home and Wishbone would come tearing down the beautiful new stairs to greet her . So I get some wax paper from the kitchen, lay down strips and walk up daintily on my tippytoes. I bring her down thinking everything is ok but upon inspecting the steps I see funny imprints. Bad dog! It's all your fault!
I was planning on a second coat of stain anyway, but now do I have to re sand the bad spots?
BTW..When I was staining I experimented with a natural bristle brush, lint free cloth, applicator pad, and foam brush. The appl. pad seemed to do the best job but went on pretty thick. What do you use?
P.S. I'm sure all you pros are laughing at me right now, but it really was Wishbone's fault

Donedat

You might have to ligtly sand, just to blend out the foot prints. And then stain and then poly.

For stain I usually just use cotton rags (wipe on, wipe off). For poly I usually use a quality brush like a Purdy china bristle.

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ron schenker

Thanx Donedat

North Country

light sand w/220 grit then Lambswool applicator

Teetorbilt

I was taught to start at the top and work down. I do ceilings, trim, walls and flooring. Some of the paint pros here do it differently, Dad taught me my way.

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ron schenker

Very important update/bulletin....
It's going well except for the 48hr. drying times and the dog hair that just won't go away and only doing every other step per day so we can still go upstairs and getting stain on the areas that will be painted white, and endless sanding I hope I never have to do this again
Why didn't you guys warn me that this would be the job from he!!

Big Dave

It's not bad if you can do the work and then go back to your house. LOL. You should know not to work on your own house.

Dave.

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