How To Paint Unfinished Interior Stairs?

1. Clean the Staircase: Vacuum your staircase to remove dust and debris. Use damp cloths and warm soapy water to thoroughly clean your stairs, handrails, and spindles.

2. Prepare the Staircase: Place a drop cloth around the bottom of the staircase. Prime the Staircase: Use Valspar Latex Porch, Floor, and Patio paint in Software for floors and Behr Premium for trim. For the treads and rails, use porch and floor paint.

3. Sand (optional): Sand the entire stairs. Tape the entire stairs. Prime the stairs: Test paint colors. Paint trim: Tape and paint every step.

4. Refinish stairs with a stain finish: Sand to bare wood, stain the treads and risers, then finish with a coat of white or pallet enamel (never flat latex). Use a small paintbrush to cut in paint with a small paintbrush and switch to a roller. Start from the top and work your way down.

5. Apply a second coat of paint: Apply a second coat of paint to the top of the stairs. This will help protect any nails and lay dust sheets before starting any work on the stairs.

In summary, painting a staircase is an excellent way to elevate an often forgotten area and bring attention to it. It’s a budget-friendly alternative to putting down a staircase and can be a great way to add a fresh new color to your home.