Protecting a new staircase - varnish?

[HammieUK]

Afternoon!

I've recently installed a new pine staircase in my house, I need to protect them now from scuffs etc. from daily use, any recommendations what I should use? I'd like to keep as close as possible to its current colour which I quite like, and I'm not much of a fan of glossy finishes. There's a bewildering array of varnishes, oils and waxes that I can't get my head around, I'd really appreciate any help!

Thanks

 

[Deleted member 174758]

Best clear finish I've used on floors, etc: Dulux Diamond Glaze satin. Non-yellowing and tough enough for commercial floors

 

[northernstair]

As above or just another off the shelve satin clear varnish, I hear bees wax is effective also but im unsure

 

[vibrobullit407]

Can't go wrong with http://www.sadolin.co.uk/global_assets/sadcms/products/Sadolin_Extra_Durable_Floor_Varnish.pdf

or with the dulux diamond glaze as mentioned above. If you don't like a glossy finish you can get a matt finish!

 

[Deleted member 174758]

Can't go wrong with http://www.sadolin.co.uk/global_ass...dolin_Extra_Durable_Floor_Varnish.pdf[/QUOTE]
Yes indeed. Forgot Sadolin. Some of the trade decos I've worked with swear by it

 

[foxhole]

Don't you risk breaking a leg slipping on a varnished staircase.?

 

[northernstair]

I think Sadolin is anti slip, I always say never run around in socks!

 

[HammieUK]

I'm carpeting the steps, but the stringers, newels etc wil be exposed, and I'd like to have the option to go bare wood steps in the future too. Those suggestions are great tho, thanks for the tips!