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.
Black painted stair treads.
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.
Mainly because i thought it d be tough to match up real wood oak treads with the rustic coloring of the laminate flooring we installed.
We love how easily the chevron look blends with the neutral wood stair tread.
Slippery stairs are a design and safety no no making slip resistant paint a good choice but color and stylish details matter too.
These black and white chevron striped stairs from amber b design are one of a kind and simply beautiful.
Painted stair treads are so easy and inexpensive.
I used sherwin williams for hgtv paint from lowes in tricorn black.
I thought maybe i d paint them white and add a runner down the middle either paint with a design or with carpet.
Fast forward 10 years dog 3 children and at least 1 000 000 trips up and down the stairs.
We have high gloss black treads in our 1910 farm house and do not find them at all slippery.
The nice thing about paint is that you can change it when you are tired of the look.
Searching for a painted stair idea that will truly stand out.
Our builder gave us the option of upgrading to a white stair rail or have an tuscan style iron rail.
If you re painting the steps black skip the primer unless you just like priming.
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.
But i knew i would need to make the railing a little more special by.
I would recommend porch and floor enamel as it will hold up better than other options.
Since the second one wasn t my style i opted for the first option.
Pine stair treads will never be perfect.
Recreate the same vibe with thick painter s tape.
If that s an issue for you save up for more expensive hardwood to use instead.
Sep 12 2016 explore tess surprenant s board black stair treads on pinterest.
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.
How to paint a black and white staircase without the pain.
The before was carpet that looked lovely when we bought our home.
Pine is soft and dents easily.