Rockler sells peel-and-stick veneer that’s 12 inches wide and 96 inches long in red oak for $44.99 or white ... finish the tread. Or, if you’re worried about keeping that puppy off the stairs ...

Q.The stairs in my home are in sad shape. One stair tread is cracked and others are scratched from years of abuse. I know I can hide the problem with carpeting, but that's not really my style.

Revitalize the Stair Treads Start ... and lightly scrub the tread clean of stains and scuff marks. Thoroughly dry the tread with a white cotton cloth. If the varnish finish has worn off the ...