Painting your beloved stairs can be nerve-wracking and fun at the same time. It is fun because you can breathe new life out into an old staircase and nerve-wracking because anything can go bad starting with removing the old paint and discovering some secrets that lighting and old paint hid from you over the years.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
So, here is some quick fix on how you can transform your staircase:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Clean, clean, clean<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Before you start painting your staircase, be sure to clean the area thoroughly. Having lumps and bumps on your staircase when you apply the first coat of paint will not make the task easier for you.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Be sure to remove dust that has settled over the years on the corners of the steps, spider webs that have been comfortable sitting under your levels.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Peal old paint<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
This task is tedious. It will require you a lot of hours to do. You will scrape and even out surfaces, so it is well prepped for the first coating of your paint.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
When you start peeling the paint of your old stairs, be careful not to harm the wood of your stairs. Often, when individuals want to speed up the process, they forget to be gentle on the material of their stairs, hence leaving more problems.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Some homeowners are shocked to learn that they have to even out the surface of their stairs with sandpaper. If at this point you feel the need to call a professional to help you with the redesign you really want, you can call iStairs for an extra hand to help you execute your new plans.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Choose the correct paint<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
All stairs are composed of different materials. Some are made from hardwood, others from steel, and there are combinations too. That said, some paints are not compatible with the material of your stairs, be sure to purchase paint that will blend well with your beloved centerpiece.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Paint like a pro<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
There are several ways to paint stairs. There is spraying, and there is brushing, end there are rolls too. When decorating your stairs, use the method you are most comfortable with and most natural for you to manage.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Do not attempt to spray paint your stairs if you cannot assert the thickness that you need for the area or if you have a \u201cheavy hand.\u201d Chances are, your stairs will have uneven hues; some areas too dark, other too light.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Bring in the experts<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
With years of experience under our belts your stairs will be looking new in no time. Our team can help you during your remodel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
For more details about the services we offer, do not hesitate to reach us or give us a call. Our staff would be glad to assist you.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Painting your beloved stairs can be nerve-wracking and fun at the same time. It is fun because you can breathe new life out into an old staircase and nerve-wracking because anything can go bad starting with removing the old paint and discovering some secrets that lighting and old paint hid from you over the years. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":595,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,6,8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-593","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-remodeling","category-design-tips-and-trends","entry"],"yoast_head":"\n