Avoid this disaster when painting stair risers.
What paint to use on stair risers.
Do not use a water based de glosser liquid sandpaper.
Use long strokes when painting.
If the riser is mdf latex paint is fine.
Durable slip resistant porch and floor paint is ideal for stairs.
Allow the paint to dry overnight before continuing.
Now that it is done i couldn t be happier with the fresh crisp white paint and the new and improved look for the stair handrail.
Comparatively oil based polyurethane is longer lasting but yellows with age takes longer to dry and typically contains more chemicals meaning more fumes.
In today s tutorial i am sharing how to paint trim stair risers and handrails with perfectly crisp lines every time.
If you are working with wood paint in the direction of the grain.
Leave the tape on the walls.
If you plan to use standard latex paint however top it with a few coats of water based polyurethane to increase its durability.
Congrats on the new house.
After living with my all wood staircase for 9 years it was time to prep and paint the stained risers white for a whole new look.
You ll probably need at least two coats of paint.
Oh and before we get into the pros and cons of painted stair treads if painting your stairs is a project you re seriously considering then you should grab a free copy of the printable stair.
White risers can brighten a tight or poorly lit stairway and lend it a more spacious feel and can also accentuate darker stain on the steps or deeply colored.
The paint that you select for this project should be determined from the type of materials that you are painting.
Wait at least 24 hours after the final coat dries before removing the masking tape from the stair treads.
Starting at the top stair apply a thin layer of your chosen white paint with a stiff natural bristle paintbrush.
How to paint white stair risers.
Continue until all risers are painted.
Paint the risers with a paintbrush starting at the top or bottom of the staircase whichever is more convenient.
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.