For this project, a flooring contractor had added new treads to this staircase. Where carpet use to be on the risers, were holes from the tack strip and staples. The risers were made of MDF, as well as skirt boards and other various finish pieces. The holes created from the fasteners stood out to the customer, but what was more apparent to me, was the uneven surfaces.

Because of my knowledge with painting and its accessibility to everyone, I am asked a lot of questions. I don’t want to claim that I know it all. The life of a tradesperson is always learning. But here is a list of some of the knowledge I have gathered over the years. As time goes on, I will be revisiting this to update.