Removing paints from stairs

TREE

I am ready to start work on the steps on the stairs.

They have been painted in the past with white paint and brown varnish from the last owners.
I want to remove the paint (gloss) and varnish but never tried before and wondered if sanding them or using a heat gun is the best way to start?

Money is tight and that's the reason I am doing this myself and can't spend a lot out. I have the patience and time to do the work.

Many thanks in advance!

phil24_7

Paint stripper followed by sanding.

ouraggie

We had carpetless , painted stairs when we first moved into our current house. I loathed it. it was like fluff hell, I was constantly sweeping up loads of "stuff" from all over them . Also, when the carpet was finally fitted our neighbour said she heaved a sigh of relief as every time we'd gone up or down the stairs it was really loud in their house!

adom_thomas

If you just want to remove the glossiness of the paint, you may any gloss off chemical or sand the surface gently.