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How to Paint Wooden Stairs (and Make Your Paint Job Last as Long as Possible)

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With summer around the corner giving your wooden stairs a much needed refresh may be on the agenda. Dull, worn out stairs are bound to drag down the vibrancy of your home, making it look less lively and awake and more in the mood for early hibernation.

So, what’s the best way to approach freshening up your footfall, especially as a beginner? Whether you’re working with an airy birch, the rich tones of mahogany or a traditional oak, there are procedures you can follow to ensure that sprucing those steps leads to a job well done.

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