Treating a wooden staircase

A wooden staircase is durable and should last a long time. It’s also a real eye-catcher in your home. So you’ll want to keep your wooden staircase looking its best for as long as possible. But how do you go about it? If you follow these steps, you can’t go wrong.

Prevention is better than cure. It’s better to protect a wooden staircase from wear and tear than to have to repair the worn parts, isn’t it? So treat your staircase straight after it’s been installed. By applying a coat of varnish to the wooden staircase, you’ll protect it from external factors and ensure it stays looking good for a long time to come.

By varnishing a wooden staircase, you provide it with a protective coating that is highly effective in combating wear and tear.

What is the best way to varnish your stairs?

1. First, sand thoroughly until the surface is smooth.
2. If necessary, fill any large holes or damage with a special filler.
3. Then apply a first coat of varnish to the stairs and leave it to dry.
4. Check whether the varnish has provided good coverage. If the stairs are not sufficiently covered, apply a second coat.

Please note that the stairs may be completely or partially out of use during maintenance. You should therefore choose a time when there aren’t too many people in the house.

OK, we get that cleaning your stairs might not be the most enjoyable chore in the house. Still, it’s well worth it to vacuum your wooden stairs regularly. If possible, give them a quick wipe with a damp cloth straight away. This prevents dust from accumulating in the corners under the steps and between the banisters. By doing this, you can tackle any potential damage more effectively and ensure it never gets out of hand.

Do you have a wooden staircase but want to be free from intensive maintenance for good? Then a staircase renovation is the perfect solution! We’d be happy to help you with that. We’ll fit stair tread covers over your existing steps, making them scratch- and wear-resistant. The unique Upstairs Original Top Layer used to finish the stair tread covers contains a special aluminium alloy, making your new steps non-slip as well. What’s more, they are very low-maintenance. No more major maintenance and a lifetime of enjoyment from a gleaming staircase.

Would you like to renovate your staircase too? Please get in touch with us. We’d be happy to arrange an appointment with one of our advisors, who can tell you more about the options available for staircase renovation.