Painting Stairs White
Paint every other tread until complete then switch and do the others.
Painting stairs white. Timing is key here you ll need to let the treads dry at least 8 hours between coats. I found that once i completed the bottom step i was safe to start painting the top step again. A fresh coat of paint can transform your staircase without a lot of money. If your stairs are pine they will bleed through so take precautions to avoid ruining your hard work.
I found that 2 coats covered it well. Painted stairs don t have to be bold. Primer if needed if you re paining the risers white please read my guide on how to paint furniture white. Apply white paint with a foam brush.
When painted white the design from an episode of fixer upper is crisp against hardwood treads and the herringbone pattern draws attention to the second floor. Painting stairs is such an easy diy job that can totally change the look of your hallway or landing. Blogger diane ripped out old carpet and refreshed her hardwood stairs with a little paint and wood stain for less than 25. Tape off the stained treads.
These two toned white and brown stairs from in my own style are proof that painted stairs work in any home. It s the same concept for stairs and other wood projects. Next do the dark paint on the treads. View this post on instagram.
18 modern painted stairs idea. Apply 2 to 3 coats to completely cover the primer. The stairs we have have going to our garage were painted white. Pull up tape and use a baby wipe and your fingernail to clean edges so they are straight.
If you have been blessed with a wooden staircase and looking for a cheap way to decorate them a lick of paint would be our first point of call. My goal is to one day have them look like the stairs found here. Begin at the end of the stairway you use least so that you finish painting on the floor you use most to avoid getting stuck while you wait for your first coat. Then move on to the white paint on the spindles.
They have become so dirty i can t stand looking at them.