We ll share our experience with the durability of painted stairs treads and discuss the best type of paint to use for stair treads and stair risers.
Black painted stair treads.
Painting my stair rails black is a project i ve wanted to since the moment we bought this house.
Since the second one wasn t my style i opted for the first option.
2 black and white painted stairs miki duisterhof white stair risers and black treads spindles and railings give this wallpapered upstate new york entry some structure.
Sep 12 2016 explore tess surprenant s board black stair treads on pinterest.
If you re painting the steps black skip the primer unless you just like priming.
I used sherwin williams for hgtv paint from lowes in tricorn black.
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How to paint a black and white staircase without the pain.
Slippery stairs are a design and safety no no making slip resistant paint a good choice but color and stylish details matter too.
We have high gloss black treads in our 1910 farm house and do not find them at all slippery.
I would recommend porch and floor enamel as it will hold up better than other options.
Searching for a painted stair idea that will truly stand out.
Pine is soft and dents easily.
Our builder gave us the option of upgrading to a white stair rail or have an tuscan style iron rail.
The nice thing about paint is that you can change it when you are tired of the look.
Pine stair treads will never be perfect.
If that s an issue for you save up for more expensive hardwood to use instead.
I started out by trying my tried and true favorites general finishes gel stains.
Recreate the same vibe with thick painter s tape.
The large zigzag of numerous treads and risers impact the home s design so arm yourself with at least a few stair painting basics before you load your roller.
Painted stair treads are so easy and inexpensive.
The before was carpet that looked lovely when we bought our home.
I thought maybe i d paint them white and add a runner down the middle either paint with a design or with carpet.
These black and white chevron striped stairs from amber b design are one of a kind and simply beautiful.
But i knew i would need to make the railing a little more special by.
Fast forward 10 years dog 3 children and at least 1 000 000 trips up and down the stairs.