What should I use in the dog-damaged staircase?

[johanlund77]

My puppy has scratched up my wooden stairs. I was thinking of fixing them, but what should I use? Regular filler seems weak and chemical wood a bit tricky.

 

[_Magnus L]

My puppy has scratched up my wooden staircase. I was thinking of repairing it, but what should I use? Regular filler seems weak and chemical

My puppy has scratched up my wooden staircase. I was thinking of repairing it, but what should I use? Regular filler seems weak and chemical wood a bit tricky.

After the dog has learned to stop gnawing, I would consider doing a staircase renovation with thin oak boards. I bought a set from ABI trä but there are several alternatives. Then repaired/inserted new wood on other parts. We had a worn staircase and have done some parts not finished yet. Best regards, Magnus

 

[Jan_G]

Plastic padding is a great solution for filling wood. Build in several layers and sand with COARSE paper in between. Once you've built it up to the right height, use finer and finer paper.

 

[Cheesen]

Yes, chemical wood or you can also replace the stair nose and insert a piece of wood in the stringer. After all, the stair is painted so it's probably not that critical.

 

[johanlund77]

Plastic padding is a great solution for filling wood. Build it up in several layers and sand with COARSE paper between applications. When you've built it up to the right height, use finer and finer paper.

Is it easier to work with than kemiskt trä?

 

[Fideliox]

Stair treads?

 

[Cheesen]

Is it easier to work with than kemiskt trä?

Plastic padding and kemiskt trä are very similar, but plastic padding is harder and more difficult to get a good finish on. Otherwise, it's like the same product; I've used plastic padding when kemiskt trä hasn't been available in the paint store.

 

[johanlund77]

Stair treads?

Thinking of trying to keep the wood. I still have the paint, but need to fix it up a bit.

 

[johanlund77]

Plastic padding and chemical wood are very similar, but plastic padding is harder and more difficult to get a good surface on. It's essentially the same product otherwise, I've used plastic padding when chemical wood wasn't available at the paint store.

Ok. Maybe I'll go with chemical wood then. The steps seem easier to make look nice than the edge the dog also chewed on. But it's not as sensitive so maybe I can just spackle a bit there.

 

[Cheesen]

Ok. Maybe I'll have to go with chemical wood then. The steps feel easier to make look nice than the edge that the dog has also chewed on. But it's not as sensitive so I might be able to use a little filler there.

Chemical wood, plastic padding, and carpenter's filler are all fillers, just with slightly different durability and hardness.

 

[Bästerortarn]

Ok. Might have to go with chemical wood then. The steps seem easier to make look nice than the edge that the dog has also chewed on. But it's not as sensitive, so maybe I can fill it a bit there.

As for the edge, I actually don't think it will be very noticeable if you just build it up so that the teeth marks don't show since the dog seems to have gnawed "right" gradually outward. Fix the deeper teeth marks and just paint. You will of course know about it, but others probably won't see it unless they're looking for flaws.

 

[g.kraft]

Wait a couple of months first, you want to repair all the damage at the same time, and if it's a puppy, it's probably not ready yet

 

[Jan_G]

Is it easier to work with than chemical wood?

Unfortunately, I've never worked with chemical wood, but Plastic Padding and similar 2-component fillers are super easy to work with.
You just have to keep in mind that it also needs to be sanded, so apply a little less with each layer.

 

[ErikFr]

Use chemical wood, it should be sufficiently strong. Have worked a bit with https://www.bauhaus.se/traspackel-p...GWdgwXwQnAbm8pQhDZ3W3dgdSUSKyGaxoCnCwQAvD_BwE Works well, dries very fast. Apply in batches as it is heavy and will sink down/sink in.

 

[Jorel03]

You can also just cut the sidstycket at a suitable angle and paint it, but it's optional.