How to upgrade your carpeted stairs. How I removed the carpet and upgraded to wood stairs.

[@sugoiharris1348]

That was smart to do every other step so you can still use the stairs. I don’t think I would have thought of it myself.

[@NoYesJess]

Yes!!

[@MichelMawon4982]

Very clever indeed

[@ajs96350]

My gosh, the odds of anything under carpet being paint grade is slim to none.

[@maryjo.onthego]

I got lucky having wood treads under there for sure but they were covered in sprayed paint and full of holes. Took a lot of work to get them looking good

[@UseYourManners123]

Just use water based primer. Or wood filler for any defects.

[@chelseygarrett4221]

Mine are squared off and made with particle board. 😭

[@beerbeforebreakfast]

@@chelseygarrett4221 gonna cost ya more than $100 to get this look. But you can do overlay and bullnose.

[@Lauren_Cat]

I removed the carpet from my stairs a couple of years ago and there was beautiful, shiny hardwood floor material under it. if only i knew sooner

[@SewingMamaJulie]

When I did this years ago I painted every step on the left side, the following day I painted the right side, worked great with little children!

[@aktnilabrado7399]

Imagine people watching this video,rip off their carpet only to find a rough cut 2x6 underneath 😂

[@whateverrr3893]

That’s exactly what’s under our stairs carpet lmao well back to carpet

[@aktnilabrado7399]

@@whateverrr3893 you can cap the steps and cover the risers and stringers with veneer. Its what i do for the living. It costs more than carpet of course but it’s possible

[@michaelgnafakis430]

Pro here. That work came out well but for everyone wanting to do this should know that their treads are most likely ugly structural wood like plywood or more likely OSB chip board. Ive even seem 1 1/4 mdf. I’ve personally never pulled up carpet to find one piece Pine stair treads. I only ever see those already exposed. But if your lucky enough to have similar solid treads under the carpet by all means go for it. Just be careful the first time you go down with socks on or you might descend bouncing on your but from the top to the bottom.

[@catcar8212]

Hi MaryJo, I have to remove my stair carpet and your video just magically appeared on my feed! Love your new look. The every other stair tip is brilliant! Now if only I can figure out how to teach my two cats to skip the wet stairs!! lol... I think I'm your newest subscriber. Can't wait to watch more. Hi from Connecticut.🌷🌷

[@thmaginnis1]

It’s not magic at all. Google/Alphabet probably knew before you did. Not really kidding.

[@debbieprice2617]

Look great! Please just turn down the music some so I can hear what you are saying more clearly. Thank you.

[@jamiecloud1897]

The stairs looks spectacular, but God help you if you have a tumble down a staircase. I had a friend who told me to carpet my stairs because I would survive a tumble a lot better. As luck would have it, I did fall down the stairs 2 weeks after the carpet had been installed. I am forever grateful for having listened to my friend.

[@jenk2745]

My folks did something nearly identical to this, but they found that the wood flooring by itself was super slick as a staircase so they ended up adding little runner rugs on the middle of each stair for grip. Definitely looks better than the old stained carpet but stairs have carpet on them for good reason honestly.

[@ckl5590]

Exactly. People in this thread pretending this isn’t a safety hazard. We are presently working with a reputable flooring company and they won’t recommend this.

[@sheilaperez3831]

I did this at my house years ago, I just painted the front in white without covering it just sand and used wood potty and top in dark walnut and love it!

[@MichelMawon4982]

I love that so many women are getting into their own construction work. The end result was beautiful.

[@ktm4042]

Looks great fanrastic attention to details! glad you had nice wood under there! Going to see whats under my carpeted stairs fighers crossed....

[@SLiMDiXON]

Lol, just so happened to have white pine under that carpet? Lucked out there

[@maryjo.onthego]

Definitely lucked out! My house is 10 years old and the builders in this area used pine treads...and then over sprayed paint on them and covered them with carpet.. like whyyyy?

[@UseYourManners123]

That looks so crisp and clean. Mine is stained already but I was thinking about putting a printed wallpaper on the risers. Because it’s a dark stain like yours.

[@saskewoo]

For a second I was afraid the carpet was the "upgrade" 😅 Love the result

[@78ABates]

You did such a thorough and amazing job! I know the pain of the tack removal. You think you have them all out then hear that noise on your sander...ugh! Excellent work!

[@rhondasplace3529]

Thank you for sharing this. Bought our new build spec home in June. We have had 5 family gatherings at our home and I can tell this light beige carpet will have to go. I don't know why the builder selected this color in a high traffic area. I'm doing this project ASAP. Thanks again

[@JennaNeal]

Definitely not what my stairs looked like when pulled off carpet. Look awesome. Good job

[@lydiabrockmeyer1160]

Your very talented. I love the way they turned out. Beautiful!

[@rashmidesai4284]

Hi MaryJo, Can you give me a specific list of material and tools I need? I found out I have painted pine wood under my carpet to last night after watching this video. This video is an inspiration and I want to give it a try! Thank you!❤

[@maryjo.onthego]

Check out my blog post! I have everything listed maryjoonthego.com/stairsproject/

[@scootermcgee3451]

Pro tip. Pre-paint the riser material with a few coats. Then use a bit of glue and some pin nails so you just have to touch up the paint instead of edging and painting after install.

[@lukastargaryen9598]

Whoa! Looks modern and really good! 👏🏻

[@oh_look_bananas]

Yes. Great job. Always work in bare feet when working with staples and tack strip. Much applause 👏 sorry my bad English.

[@nancyselzer628]

And now I can hear everyone clump up the stairs, every squeak, and slip on my butt on the slick surface. Hardwood isn't what everybody thinks is cracked up to be. Give me the good old days of carpet.

[@annmarieholland4242]

I agree with you. I carpeted my stairs just for that reason. Clump, clump, clump is annoying especially with a lot of people in the house!!

[@davidjeffreys9063]

I agree, can't beat the cozyness of carpet anyday

[@OriginalSmoothOperator]

One of the main features that clinched the deal when my wife and I bought our house was the beautiful, 1-year old, REAL hardwood in the main floor. The entire main floor has this flooring, all with no thresholds between rooms, no rooms that are 1/2" higher than others, or any of the usual ailments, just oceans of beautiful, smooth, hardwood surface!! However, the upstairs, the basement, and all the stairs are carpeted, and I really don't see myself changing that!! A side note, I was a Paramedic almost 20 years ago, and based on experience, I firmly believe that falls down carpeted stairs, whether by an adult, or a child, are much more survivable than falling down un-carpeted stairs. The stairs in this house look just like mine- that super-steep, battleship stair angle, and shallow tread you find in older houses, and, I definitely think carpet is safer on those. I'm glad she likes her upgrade though!! ✌️✌️✌️

[@jcartwright81]

Great job! The stairs look really nice.

[@TheHop55]

Looks great, better than carpet and a lovely natural appeal.

[@keriissovery9566]

So I was lucky to have the same stairs underneath. I’m going crazy with the nails right now 😩 There’s just so many! Your stairs came out beautiful.

[@maryjo.onthego]

Thanks! That part was definitely a pain! 🙌

[@londonbsing]

I'm slipping down those stairs already. Leave me rug patches to walk on cause I drink alot

[@tommack2832]

Tip! Paint the 1/4" ply before installing. Looks nice!

[@Mrs.Suchnso]

I got a hankering to do something drastic without talking to my husband about it first and KZbin is in full support. 😂

[@maryjo.onthego]

Better to beg forgiveness than ask permission 😂😂

[@Mrs.Suchnso]

@@maryjo.onthego 💀 💀 😂

[@sharonhoang]

Marjo, you did a stellar job!

[@victoriavicky5728]

You are absolutely amazing! 😃😃😃 Welldone! Such talent and skill❤️

[@20greeneyes20]

Amazing Job. You must be very proud of yourself!!

[@patticanning5053]

I really pray I can do this. You did a great job.

[@sanbojac.]

Ever since I’ve seen diy people removing carpet like this. I’ve put an entire book of staples on each stair.

[@areebawaqar3351]

Why?

[@janicelee383]

Oh my goodness. That was Fantastic!!! Great job!!!

[@gjolinares23]

Nice! You are lucky to have quality treads.

[@CLance-mo7bo]

You are a decorating genius

[@debbie8418]

You done a great job they look amazing 😍 nice 🙂👍

[@billrobert3226]

I had cracked pine treads under my carpet. Definitely not stain grade, no matter how much hole filler you got 😂😂.New oak treads going in now!

[@susannaCdonovan23]

Good job girl. Looks fantastic 😍

[@mattclark8535]

She did better than most diy shit you see on here. Good job

[@mauriciogonzalez6302]

That looks like a great slide

[@Letusadore]

😂

[@aidanschreiner97]

Well in newer construction, most carpeted stair treads are made of OSB. No amount of sanding and filling makes OSB look good. Don't rip your carpet up unless you know what is underneath

[@maryjo.onthego]

My house is 10 years old so you never know... you can pull back the top corner and take a peek...just push it back if you don't like what you see 😂

[@SaucyOperator]

@@maryjo.onthego carpeted treads have been osb for years and years. I know this because I build homes for a living. The cahnces of Joe homeowner tearing up his carpeted stairs to find white pine or ANY stainable wood is very slim. I mean even you used a ply on your kicks... Seems like you are giving false hope to the masses.

[@vladv.8819]

Good job... looks nice

[@marcelaronan9443]

Bravo! Muy lucidas te quedaron tus gradas!!!

[@yef412]

Turned out awesome. Great job!

[@straighttalk4988]

BEAUTIFULLY DONE ☝️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☝️

[@sunrae7680]

Girl Power !! I almost believe I can do it too. Those steps are beautiful.

[@maryjo.onthego]

You definitely can!

[@sunrae7680]

Thank you.😀

[@sheilavidrine1750]

Looks amazing! Great job.

[@HateDietPepsi]

Most stairs don't have nice hard wood underneath the carpet. Most are composed of MDF board. Now you need some antislip stair treads to remove the stair death trap.

[@ceceliagallegos7090]

I liked it. It came out Beautiful. ❤👍❤

[@LessThanHandy]

Home Run, sister! 👏👏👏👏

[@seanlebourveau6598]

Your a hard worker.respect

[@zacheiriksson]

The plywood pieces are risers. You step on treads

[@maryjo.onthego]

You caught it! I realized I misspoke that part after posting but just rolled with it...

[@matthewdial2322]

Great job! Looks amazing!

[@elvisvelez6609]

Very nice work, way to go!!!

[@AltexIndustries]

Looks very good! Nice work!

[@lesleecharles9803]

Mary Jo you've done it again...

[@kathydbrumfieldb8753]

Job well done!!!!!! You go girl!!!!

[@belindarojas8156]

Wow you did a great job, looks 👍

[@lyndatro5158]

My pickets are on the stairs. How would I get sanded around them? Yours look great.

[@Josiee143]

Looks awesome ! Great job dude!

[@AngeloR674]

Blue taped would of helped to get the stain lines perfectly straight!

[@lemmonjeepgrl]

Usually it’s 2x rough pine and a gap on each side to stuff carpet into that needs to be filled.

[@SupermanJH68]

Fantastic, well done.

[@christinalomeli3171]

Wow! It looks awesome!

[@immafaint673]

Looks beautiful

[@lindamastropietro4429]

Nice job😊

[@sazi1z440]

Should have painted your additional back pieces before putting them on;)

[@Warmfireandtea]

Alota work. L99ks great. I like carpet.

[@GodsFistFighter]

Looks fly

[@AMERICAFIRST223]

Damn girl, you killed it! 👍🏽

[@Ricardofloors]

Excelente 🎉😊

[@southerngypsy1894]

Ah...someone with usable stair treads.... That's just straight luck.

[@petero2693]

Darker the stain faster it shows wear..reailty..stairs wear fast. Real fast..

[@mayaasmamaw4460]

Great job 👏👏👏👏

[@bizzyfit2128]

Wow, you're good!

[@SAMURENTERPRISES]

Beautiful job. How much is your time? How long took you to finished the job?

[@maryjo.onthego]

It's my house so no charge for time. I spread it out over a few weeks

[@treyjohnson1326]

Love it. Doing mine now

[@tee1up785]

Well done. 👏👏

[@tipsreviews7476]

Plain and simple.

[@deliabravo3671]

Looks nice.

[@tinasoblessed6350]

Awesome job 👏🏽 👍🏼

[@Celzot]

Looking great!!!!

[@ericwheat9540]

Looks great.

[@matdomm]

Nice job !

[@carolgriffiths7562]

Brilliant! Love it.

[@anthonyhenderson1518]

That was really nice.

[@sharonwise3433]

I liked the natural colored wood rather than the white paint.

[@angelcruz8065]

Good Job 👍

[@macmckulis7440]

Amazing job

[@maesams6212]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@RedHawk1979]

Absolutely perfect!!!!

[@catherinemarquez7187]

Very nice I really like

[@johnnybarreto8701]

Great job!

[@ImBobbyMom]

Wow...amazing job!!!

[@zachmarshall7921]

Yeah most carpet grade stairs are made of osb to save money on the manufacturing

[@laurabustinza9526]

Awesome job

[@gwenbradford6134]

BEAUTIFUL!