One of our first projects included dressing up the front porch for our daughter’s wedding. She wanted to be married under our willow tree but the condition of the front steps was terrible and made the front view of the house an eyesore.
While the porch itself is well built and covered with pet-proof screening, we knew that the stairs, handrails and doors were in need of serious attention.Upon closer inspection we realized the wood was rotten, the paint was peeling and the railings were not only old and tired looking but no longer safe. We decided the only thing to do was replace all of them.
We chose to use doors and handrails made from PVC to keep everything low maintenance. Scott reused the existing stair stringers and used new 2×8’s to add risers and 2×12’s to replace the rotting treads. I used Olympic Maximum Solid Wood Stain and Sealant in One in Chocolate to stain the treads and in white on the risers. I love how the solid stain gives the appearance of paint but the protection of sealant.
After the stain had enough time to properly cure we added doors with more detail to add character to the house. We then installed the Veranda brand Traditional Stair Kit railings of either side of the stairs (when I say “we” I really mean Scott. He did all the real work, I just held things, as needed).
I cannot be more pleased with how the stairs turned out. It’s really surprising how much impact this project made on the front of our house!
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