The next thing to do
was deal with the big gap between the risers and the wall. It was full of dirt and debris and the
drywall was missing in a few places next to the new treads. Plus there was the big piece of drywall
missing on the landing that left a gaping hole.
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Great place to collect dirt |
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Like that big gap in the drywall? |
I decided the best
thing to do in this instance was to grab a couple cans of Great Stuff and fill
up those spaces and it worked great. Not
only did it fill in along the stairs, but it filled behind and stiffened up the
drywall were before it moved and wasn't properly attached. It also allowed me a way to make some drywall
repairs.
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After cleaning out the gaps next to the risers I filled them with blow foam |
After letting the foam cure overnight I got up the next morning and trimmed away the excess. Then I got busy with a putty knife and some joint compound to do the repairs to the drywall where the sheetrock was missing or broken.
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Filled in the gap and pushed the drywall into place. Yes! |
After letting the
foam cure overnight I got up the next morning and trimmed away the excess. Then I got busy with a putty knife and some
joint compound to do the repairs to the drywall where the sheetrock was missing
or broken. I let that set up overnight
and planned to sand it smooth and paint it the next day, but the landing took a
lot more time than I had planned.
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Even after scraping and cleaning it i\was still pretty nasty |
The landing was a
mess and it presented me with a lot of challenges. As I said the drywall was missing in the
corner and beside the first step. I had
shot some foam in the corner gap which stabilized the existing drywall and
filled in the hole. The spot would
require something else . I had purchased
a sheet of plywood for a project for the motorhome, but decided to use it on
the landing instead. I measured and cut
pieces to go over the risers and the floor, glued and nailed them into place.
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Wee bit of a mess here with the drywall |
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That's better but the treads and risers were still pretty disgusting |
There were all kinds
of angles and cuts to make and since it has been a while since I sat in
geometry class it took me a fair bit of time to get it all figured out. But I got it and then it was time to go to
the garage and pick out trim to finish it off along the sides and edges. Once those pieces were in place I stained it
and left it to dry for at least 24 hours.
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I used painters tape to minimize chipping and splintering as I cut the wood |
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Bags of Capri Sun and two boxes of sparkling water make great weights while the glue sets up |
By this time I was
plenty pooped out and ready to call it a day.
Although I didn't make the progress I had planned to last weekend I'm
really happy so far with how it is turning out.
By taking my time and thinking things through I was able to get it the
way I was hoping to, which is really satisfying. I also know that by pushing myself past tired
I won't get the results I'm going for and that is very frustrating.
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Looking pretty darn good and ready for some stain |
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I still need to finish trimming the risers and along the walls Once that is done I can finish up painting |
I still have plenty
left to do so of course there will be a part three, hopefully next week. I'd love to be able to wrap this all up and
be finished next weekend. We'll just
have to wait and see how it goes.
Such beautiful work! I need to come shadow you so I can learn to fix things as well. I truly wish I had your skills!!!
ReplyDeleteCome on over! I'll probably put you to work! LOL :)
DeleteWow!! New reader here and I'm very impressed with your DIY skills. Like you I'm working on my house but not sure I'd tackle stairs on my own.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the final part!
Not as difficult as you would think. Thankfully.
DeleteWelcome! I'm glad you found us.
Another awesome job!!! You go Girl!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy, Janie
Thanks Janie!!!
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