Comparatively oil based polyurethane is longer lasting but yellows with age takes longer to dry and typically contains more chemicals meaning more fumes.
Best type of paint for stair risers.
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.
No need to paint or ever have to touch up those risers.
Pure white is just asking for trouble.
In today s tutorial i am sharing how to paint trim stair risers and handrails with perfectly crisp lines every time.
20 of 22 olive green stair risers.
Continue until all risers are painted.
We used to use impervo but the higher gloos level will show scuffs and dirt more so we moved to the pearl finish.
This is one of those projects i ve set aside for longer than i should have.
Don t paint those white stair risers.
The paint that you select for this project should be determined from the type of materials that you are painting.
Semi gloss paints dry to a harder finish and have enough of a gloss they can be easily cleaned.
If you plan to use standard latex paint however top it with a few coats of water based polyurethane to increase its durability.
I reveal my secret material for that white riser look.
If you want the best of both worlds these stairs from bright green door prove paint works just as well on a carpeted stair as it does on a naked one.
Another tip would be to use an off white such as cc40 cloud white.
The best product to use for your diy painted stair project is porch and patio paint.
If you are working with wood paint in the direction of the grain.
As for the gaps fill them in before you paint.
Continue to 20 of 22 below.
Durable slip resistant porch and floor paint is ideal for stairs.
If you are painting wood risers i would recommend an oil to latex conversion primer first and then you can use white latex paint to finish.
Apply white paint with a foam brush.
The best and most widely used paint for stairs is a semi gloss paint.
Then i must recommend valspar signature paint in semi gloss at lowe s if you are painting the risers white.
Oil based primer is the best start and finishing with benjamin moore dulamel will give you a durable coating you can clean.
We used behr but it is made by every major paint brand.
Porch and patio paint is a special type of paint that is specifically made for floors.
Starting at the top stair apply a thin layer of your chosen white paint with a stiff natural bristle paintbrush.
Lightly sand the primer coat with fine grit sandpaper and wipe it down with a tack cloth.