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  • I've started sanding my stairs. Most of the paint has come off with my shit palm sander. Edges and dents on the wood left to do. My plan is to oil/ varnish the steps and paint the vertical parts white.

    What is the best way to remove the last bits of paint?
    What is best to coat the steps, Osmo? I guess Danish oil isn't suitable for this?

  • You should be able to scrape it off with a stanley knife blade or a scraper. Go over everything with 120 grit paper once done. I would fill dents on the risers with wood filler, but probably wouldn't bother filling dents on the treads. I would coat the treads before painting the white; paint doesn't stick very well to coated wood, so you can wipe off easily if you get any on there. I would use something like Fiddes Hard Wax Oil, it comes in a range of different colours, but likely satin clear would do it. Do two to three coats. I do alternative treads and let them dry, then you can still use the stairs.

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