The cabin had the original solid pine stairs and they were worth saving. I sanded the treads back to bare wood, restained, and put a clear topcoat on. Spindles and railing got the same treatment. A weekend's work and a lot of sanding later, they look new.
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During Stairs sanded down to bare wood. Tools left where I stopped at the end of the day.
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During Mid-refinish. Sandpaper, scraper, and shop vac all out.
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After Stained and topcoated. Drying before I let anyone walk on them.
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After Stairs done with the matching railing and spindles refinished too.
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