DIY Stairs Makeover for Under $200 with Full Cost Breakdown!!
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In this video I show you guys how I transformed our unfinished basement stairs into stairs that you can be proud of, and all for under $200. This stair makeover project took me 3 days to complete and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Making over stairs like this can be a easy DIY project that anyone can do with basic tools.
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I am a 55 year old female diy’er and over the years and sales at store have bought and have all these tools and am not rich. What I have saved using these tools my own self allows me to get more! I actually just did my own stairs after watching this, so thanks and well done!
Love that! I’m going to do our stairs myself, I’ll die of old age if I waited for my husband to do it. 😆
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This is much better than videos of people tearing up their carpet and staining pine treads thinking they won’t dent like crazy. Thank you for showing us how to do it the right way. They look beautiful.
Thank you so much Tamara
People commenting on tool cost. TF kinda tools did you think you were going to attempt a construction project with, your teeth?
Duct tape lol
Zip ties and gorilla glue
I don't even know what people are on about, everything done here could absolutely be done with hand tools, and he even borrowed the table saw.
I will need to spend my whole 3 weeks of vacation to do this.
Awesome I was just talking to my wife about utilizing this exact technique for our basement stairs a few months ago. Thanks for the proof of concept. Just proves great minds think alike.
That’s right. Tell your wife you can fatally figure it out lol. You got this
This DIY stairs makeover tutorial is a game-changer for budget-friendly home improvements! It's incredible to see how you transformed the stairs for under $200, and the full cost breakdown is super helpful for planning similar projects. Thanks for sharing your tips and inspiring us to tackle our own staircase renovations without breaking the bank! 🏡💰🔨
Excellent video and a very good job - you make it look really easy. I'm prepping to do our basement stairs myself, hence watching these videos for tips and tricks. One small tid-bit to point out (so as to not confuse other DIYers): what you call stringers are actually side skirts. In the case of your stairs, you can't see the stringers as they are beneath the treads and risers and are the 2" X 10" (in most cases ??) zig-zag/tooth shaped parts that hold up the entire weight of a set of stairs. You did an excellent job mixing the stain colours in order to match your existing flooring. I've actually used a bit of basic cheap acrylic paint to tint wood stain in order to achieve the desired colour I needed for wood working projects providing you mix the acrylic paint into water based wood stain. It works really well. Your stairs turned out very well and for a fraction of what it would cost to buy solid hard wood planks. Hopefully mine turn out as nicely as yours did. Great work.
Furloughed airline Captain here - might be a while before I fly again. BUT, this inspired me among my many other projects I want to do at home. THANKS. VERY HELPFUL.
Thanks Bruce. Good luck with the project
Them stairs look amazing OMG❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Carpenters are really smart engineers that like to work with their hands. Much respect.
I just bought my house and removed the carpet and underneath was the raw stairs . I knew i was going to need to do something so i really appreciate this video!
Nice! They came out great! I so admire creative and talented people like you who can do all kinds of work at home and not have to pay someone else to do it!
I used spackle to fill some gaps on my stairs when I laid down hardwood and with time because of natural expansion and contraction and people stepping on the steps, the spackle began to form cracks. I recommend using paintable caulk or wood filler/putty instead. It’s able to flex more easily with the wood and wall.
Great job! While we did our stairs with oak treads, we ended up doing our stair landings like this with 3/4 oak ply. Just ripped it into 6 inch strips and alternated the board grain so it wasn't obvious it was plywood on such a big space. That's been 4 years ago and nothing has worn through yet! 🤞 Keep up the good work!
That is awesome to hear!! A lot of people are wondering how well it holds up after time and this is a great answer. Many thanks
Came to a point in my renovations where I needed to come up with an idea for my stairs.
Stumbled on your video and fell in love with the idea!
Thank you very much!
Dude! This is *exactly* the tutorial I need right now! Impeccable timing. Thanks for posting.
Your very welcome. Glad it works for you. Good luck with the stairs brother. Let me know how they turn out.
How to make stairs look awesome for less that 200 bucks, all you need is a couple of grands worth of equipment to do it 😂
U can hand saw it all if u like its optional
You can also rent tools but like most tools usually a one time buy and it’s not like you are buying them for every project
Your actually wrong. You don’t need that stuff he used. You can borrow like he did, you can have your big hardware store cut it for you, or buy a cheap circular saw one of the many guild systems like the kreg jig or take a ruler and clamp it down and use it as a straight edge. Shit buy a cheap hand saw, Or buy a cheap miter saw and table saw and you’ll have them for ever so essentially lowering that initial cost for equipment every time you use them. See stupid comments like this just keeps people from doing a project around house from doing them. Learn to Be resourceful, think outside the box, and get off your ass’s and go build something.
@@buddtwin2 people have their own minds they don't need to listen to me, I'm just stating the obvious.
Right I was thinking the same thing.
One of the nicest things about this job is how few tools you need. A track saw orbital sander and a brad nailer is all you need. And any home oner should have that stuff anyways. Love this.
I just did this to my son’s home. They turned out amazing. Looks like we spent thousands, not a couple hundred. Great video.
Thank you for posting this! We pulled carpet off our basement stairs and want to finish them out, but are on a tight budget. Great ideas here.
The stairs look great. I did mine too by making a jig and heating up vinyl plank flooring to form the bullnose and placed it over the existing bullnose. It was glued down with PL glue and then I used hardboard on the risers just like you did. They turned out awesome and matched exactly with the flooring that was installed in the basement. Love vinyl.
Thanks so much! , my dad and I just finished this project on my home thanks to your video.The stairs look great and had a good time building them with the old man.
People commenting on the tool cost, if you do not have some types of the tools they're using then you should not be working on your house anyways, you can rent them but you dont need all the tools they're using, use your own imagination and use other trim that is available, they're your stairs, do what you want, this video here will save me a whole lot of work, thanks guys for the idea
Very well said. Thank you
Who else is watching this but never plans on renovating their stairs
Just put it in your mental notes
Not me. I have a renovation that has bare stairs right now and I love this. I just need to get a router or whatever so I can do the bull nose. I need that and a proper table saw to achieve all my DIY dreams.
Austin Leonard I started doing my sometime ago, but got a little unsure of what or how I wanted to complete it. But after watching this it has given me some ideas.
Useless if you have no tools.
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Amazing!! I have stairs that looked like yours and was told I could never have oak stairs. You proved them all wrong!! Thank you!!
That’s awesome Susan. Not sure why someone would tell you that you can’t have something. Next time ask someone else lol. Good luck with your stairs and never settle
The big problem is when you go to sell your house the rise on your stairs may not meet code depending on where you live .This may cost you thousands to have the problem fixed.
@@briscain good point!
Fantastic video. It still amazes me how talented people like yourself make this appear so simple.
Thank you so much !
Man! You just saved me so much time and money. I have had my basement stairs as a project and avoided it due to other projects and money. Was going to rip out old 1950’s wood and start from scratch with oak. I’m going to do your idea on it. Thank you. Great job
Awesome. So happy to hear it helps.
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Thank you so much for making this video. I basically have the same exact project. I’ve been debating how to go about it. You just did the hard part for me. Scheduled for this winter... 😊
That’s awesome KW. Hope it goes well. Just set aside a weekend and knock it out. Good luck.
Me too! Exact same project over the winter. Thank you so much, your video was perfect.
Thank you for this video!!! we've been trying to tackle our floors but it just seems so overwhelming, your video makes it seem a lot easier than the build up we are creating in our heads.
So welcome. Good luck with your project
@@KomarProject what color was the grey looking stain?
This was just what I was looking for I’m in the process of doing some upgrades and the basement stairs need a major makeover great job
Wow. Wow. Wow. It’s absolutely stunning and beautiful.
This is a REALLY helpful video. My stairs going down to the basement are a mess and estimates to upgrade them left me breathless. This is a project that I can do. Thanks for your easy to understand and detailed video. BTW: you really DEEESERVED that "if looks could make you turn into stone" your partner levelled at you ... thanks again!
Wanda Kowalski your very welcome Wanda. Good luck with the project
I would suggest using a notched trowel to spread the glue for the 1/4 inch plywood. That will eliminate voids under the plywood and make a stronger tread.
A trowel for construction adhesive? No. It will bond fine. A couple brad nails to hold the tread or riser in place is enough until the adhesive sets. Should be tapping the treads with a rubber mallet and walking on them right away though. No need to wait for it to cure.
I did this to my basement stairs 10 years ago and they still look great!
Awesome to hear that
Expertise worth a grand though.
All FACTS!
Brilliant you have given me an inexpensive way of completing my stairs, thank you, yours looks great 👍🏽
Your very welcome Tracie. Good luck
Ah Komar my favorite DIY youtuber again :) Been looking at doing this myself instead of vinyl treads on my stairs so think I may do this now :) Can't wait for the next video!
Russel thanks so much brother. Ya this project was a good and inexpensive way to make the stairs look good.
I just finished mine by using the method in the video. Worked fine and looks good. I spent a little more than in the video since I had more stairs and a landing. Luckily I had a neighbor who had a table saw and router and other friends with the tools
I needed. Looks good and happy with the results. Glad I came across this video.
That’s so awesome to hear Bubba!!! Borrow tools when you can lol
Thank God there is CZcams and guys like you to dedramatize how to do works like this renovation !! THANK YOU so much. Now I have a better idea of how to cover my bare concrete stair case and I'm not annoyed anymore to start the project. Thanks :)
You are so welcome Cecile. I love hearing stuff like that
I'm always thinking one step ahead like a carpenter who builds stairs.
I was looking to redo my stairs and this video nailed it.
Awesome. Good luck
Exactly the video I have been looking for. Redoing my basement after 20 years. Perfect upgrade. Thanks!! Off to the hardware store!
The end result was stunning! Great job!
Gorgeous! I can only dream of having these stairs. I can’t imagine getting through this DIY
job
It’s a little bit of work but it’s totally doable
I just followed your instruction and my stairs came out amazing. Thank you for your tips .
Very welcome
That looks really good and has given me the kick up the bum I need to start getting my stairs repaired and then covered. And as much as I like carpet up the stairs as it's leading to the landing and bedrooms, I think this will make for a much harder wearing surface and less problem with the cleaning. Great project. Saved.
Excellent job. I’ve got to do the same thing on my stairs.
I'm curious how long it took you to complete this project? Looks really good. My parents have wedge shaped stairs so its hard to find those stair covers on a budget.
Most expensive part of the whole video were those dumbells
Hahaha and after a year of having them that’s the first time they were ever used lol
Holy moly $2.50 a lbs
You are right...😂😂😂
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Price tags still on the dumbbells....
Hey take it easy on him. I thought you were talking about the weights.
I need to redo my carpeted stairs and veneering the steps like this never crossed my mind. Brilliant, thank you so much for this video!
Very welcome Justin
Omg just what I needed!!! I took up my carpet a year ago. I bought pine treads but the treads that’s on now are too hard to pull up so its been sitting there. Thank you! Going to Lowes tomorrow.
Awesome. Good luck with the project
This was just what I needed! Thanks. Now also know how to put those dumbbells to use.
Hahaha ya that’s they only use they get from me lol
My husband and I have really enjoyed your videos and inspired us with some home projects.
Could you show us how to build a PERGOLA ? I hope this could be one of your next upcoming videos 👏😊😊👍 Thank you and looking forward to more projects.
Ohh my dear a pergola won’t bee for a while. Maybe two summers from now. Lol. Just have so many diy projects coming with the new house.
We need pergola we need pergola we need pergola 😂
We need pergola we need pergola we need pergola 😂
I am, 78-yr-old grandma. Lots of men bought wood, etcetera and used their time shut-down to make or repair things. I always wanted to take 'shop' when in high school. Was not allowed to back then.
🙁 I’m sorry the world took so long to catch up…
Wow I had no idea! I thought I would have to replace my stairs! I am going to give this a shot. They look fantastic. Thank you for the video.
You are very welcome. It’s a simple alternative to paying a hole lot for a stair company. Good luck
Oh wow. aside from the mention of the plan, this is by far the best diy I have seen on this topic. I will definitely come back for details when I get ready to do mine.
Awesome. Good luck with your project !!
Hi, i watched this a long time ago, great project. I was wondering how the stairs are doing now? Did the ply holdup nicely?
Nice to see a man do real work
Thank you SO MUCH for teaching me! Much love and success !!!!
I like your energy. It's encouraging! Thank you! We need more of that in this 🌎!💆🏽♀️👏🏽😘
Thank you so much. Means the world to me !!
Great job, you have confidence and it shows! Only critique, I would have painted the calk brown to blend in with the tread. Otherwise, with time it would accentuate every stray bit of dirt.
Stairs look incredible
Finally the video I've been looking for!
WOW, for that budget it look like a million bulk. the dog is so cute great job
Thanks Doris !! Ya the pup is kinda cute
Pitbulls are ugly af
That looks cool. Gonna have to try this in my little UK terrace house.
Thanks Edward. I’m sure you will do great
Perfect. This is what I’ve been looking for 🙏
Great video. I appreciate that you included your mistakes to help everyone else avoid them and also talked about "what others may want to do differently." Great final product. I may be attempting ours in the near future as I dislike the carpet look.
Thanks so much CD I really appreciate that
Incredibly done! So glad I saw this. This is much cheaper than buying vinyl treads. Much love to you guys!
Thank you so much
Who else just paid someone thousands and seen the title and immediately felt like you were ripped off until you seen all the labor hahaha
It wasn't the cost of materials. It was the cost of labor 😂
Lol typical millennials
That’s exactly why you pay professionals for any service.
You paid somebody to do it correctly, unlike this video
@@thepoorbillgates6674 Provided that you're actually Bill Gates; I now understand why my father who once thought highly of you has begun to despise you (Not Because of Wealth).....
I would think the same way if I had ZERO worries of $$$$$.
Would you like to pay to have a "professional" redo my stairs....?
This is one of the best DIY redo staircase videos out, I always come back to it, thank you again. All the other videos are to long for me. Keep it up.
Looks simple enough and cheap 👍
Those look amazing!!! Great job. I have been wanting to do my stairs and didn’t want to pay the horrendous price to pre-made treads. Thank you for doing this.
No problem Katie. Good luck
Boom, first. Great video as always, great work as well. I wish I had 10% of your skills.
I have no skills. Just a pit bull like determination to figure shit out
Now time change my old stairs . Good job!
Dude.... You are a wizard! this is INSANE wow!
Thank you so much
OMG who has all those tools indoors lol great job the makeover was real nice.
Thank you !!
lol.. was thinking the same thing.. i’ve got an old panel saw, a circular saw that only takes imperial size disks so i can’t get them anymore and a hand operated staple gun...
good job , but i would highly suggest a riving knife attached to table saw....
Lol ! I love your dog. " Helping" ... Hahah
Wow, unbelievable
Great Tutorial. My wife and I have gained some confidence "tackling" a stairs project now. Thank you, Tony
That’s awesome. Good luck
Thanks for this. Very helpful
I followed your directions with a slight modification.
If using hardboard don't use brush-on 1-2-3 primer (I know you used the rattle can) as the hardboard can soak it up and swell. Instead I'd suggest the use of 1/4" plywood flooring.
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AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL. YOU DID A FANTASTIC JOB! LOVE IT!
Thanks so much VJ
Absolutely beautiful!
P.S. with this COVID those dumb bells are like GOLD now!
Hahaha I only use them for projects lol
Thought the same
so true.. even now in late July it's near impossible to find weights!
When I cut my treads I used a template. They fit perfectly against the Stringers so no caulk
That is a great 💡 idea
They make a stair tool for the risers and treads so you don’t have to caulk anything
I've been putting off doing my stairs for too long now. This video is motivating me to do so!
That’s awesome!! Good luck
I love this. Cant wait to do mine.
*need $600.00 tools first lol. I'm going to do this exact and thing to my steps, looks great!
true. he does have some nice tools minus the TS he borrowed
Are you only buying the table saw?
Where are you getting all of these tools for 600 and how can I also get that kind of deal
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@@williamharley7452 as long as you return them after you are done... I do it all the time
Hey bro, I am starting the finish to my rough stairs like you did. You have answered many questions for me, I am doing almost exactly as you did. Thank you.....I do not have the spliting headache now i had, trying to figure it out. Thank you.
Hahahaha I actually had a friend come over and help me frame them. He is a master carpenter and it took the headache away. But ya it’s crazy frustrating trying to figure it out. Wish I filmed it
@@KomarProject Thanks though, you did well.
Oh my Gosh! you're the man....hahaha I like seeing a guy who can fix the home LOL
Thank you for your video.
You’re very welcome Venessa
I am so thankful I came across your DIY video. I have almost the exact same project minus the solid walls for the most part. I have a small 3 bedroom ranch with an unfinished basement with 11 steps that go to a landing with 1 step down on each side of the landing. I wanted it to have a professionally finished look and this is it! Fantastic job and your steps look amazing!
Thanks so much. Hope the video helps.
"Like they do on the discover channel" haha haven't heard Bloodhound Gang in forever
Hahaha now it’s stuck in my head again lol
A lot of the savings in the treads, not sure how long they'll hold up. Your craftsmanship is 2nd to none, great job
Thanks William. Ya I’m hoping they will hold up great.
Great stairs. Match up the railing with the stairs and it is perfect.
I just did this and it's looking amazing...thanks for the video!
That’s awesome. Tag me in some Instagram pics.
Great video Komar, I’m sure this helped everyone on how its done especially under 200$ for materials. The 1/4” plywood for the treads was the key in savings. The average staircase like shown usually cost about $1300.00 cad just for the refacing, not staining or painting. Your other option would be a brand new factory built staircase with solid oak treads and maple veneer stringers and risers, supplied installed and finished for about 3100$ cad. Great job they definitely turned out nice!👍🏻
Thanks so much. Ya there are lots of options and all were just a little too expensive for us
Where are you getting such pricing? I'm in Ontario and a simple straight right-hand exposed staircase, 14-tread 3/4" hardwood capping, with new handrail and spindles, is $8000 (cheapest quote) and full replacement staircase is $11,000, both prices are excluding taxes
Love the video, thank you! We've been trying to figure out what to do with our currently (nasty) carpeted stairs with two landings. All of our bedrooms are upstairs so we can't have the stairs out of service for very long. What would be the potential downfalls of doing the staining/finishing steps in the garage before attaching?
I guess not much. If you stain the stairs in the morning you can actually walk on them at night. I would give it 24 hours after you apply the polly so it has a chance to cure.
We are renovating our stairs right now and we will paint every other step so we can use it meanwhile. Wish us luck 😬
I just loved the combination ❤
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