We are ripping up carpet on the stairs and switching back to bare floors.
I have a LOT of nail holes, some knot holes, and some deep gouges to fill. After I sand them down smooth again to get rid of the overspray from them painting the house. (they obviously told the painters not to mask because they were putting down carpet because they sprayed the pine treads out about 5" from the wall.
Every wood filler I saw at Lowes said specifically "not for hardwood floors". Is it OK because its pine? Is there something else to use? I'm STRONGLY considering staining and then using epoxy resin instead of 5 coats of varnish to protect the surface. I know that stuff would flow VERY nicely into the holes. I dont live in Chez Houghmade, or The Stately Freeman Estate, () so I'm not looking for perfect. I can handle some character. I just want them to be smooth and durable. (at least as durable as Pine can be)
Suggestions?
I have a LOT of nail holes, some knot holes, and some deep gouges to fill. After I sand them down smooth again to get rid of the overspray from them painting the house. (they obviously told the painters not to mask because they were putting down carpet because they sprayed the pine treads out about 5" from the wall.
Every wood filler I saw at Lowes said specifically "not for hardwood floors". Is it OK because its pine? Is there something else to use? I'm STRONGLY considering staining and then using epoxy resin instead of 5 coats of varnish to protect the surface. I know that stuff would flow VERY nicely into the holes. I dont live in Chez Houghmade, or The Stately Freeman Estate, () so I'm not looking for perfect. I can handle some character. I just want them to be smooth and durable. (at least as durable as Pine can be)
Suggestions?