| If you're planning
on painting your staircase, plan on spending a little time, on the
project. Some stairways are going to be difficult to paint, while others
are going to be "extremely difficult paint."
I can't tell you how many times I've ran across a set of stairs on the
outside of a building that needed more paint. On the inside, where the
stairway is protected from the elements, this won't be as big of a
problem as it will be, on the outside.
Hot and cold temperatures, along with a little rain, snow or direct
sunlight can reduce the longevity of your stairway, whether it's built
out of wood or metal.
Stair Painting Tips
1. Pre-paint the stair parts, before you assemble them. This method
works fantastic for exterior stairways or stairs that are going to
require multiple colors.
2. Paint the entire stairway. It's hard to imagine, but water or
moisture will soak into an unpainted surface, easier and faster than one
that is painted. Moisture over time will damage wood and metal.
3. Use the right paint. High-gloss, gloss and even semi gloss paints
create slippery surfaces on your stair steps and should be avoided at
all costs.
I already mentioned this in the previous step, but if you missed it,
because you are skipping ahead, well that's okay, don't worry about it,
I got you covered. It wouldn't be a bad idea to contact a painting
contractor or paint supply store for more information about painting
your stairway.
Some of these people can provide you with excellent methods and
materials at no charge.
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