Processing of stairs made of pine. How to paint a wooden staircase: types of paints, tips, recommendations. Step by step instructions for painting stairs

Wood is one of the best building materials. While a tree is in the ground, it is constantly being renewed, thanks to which some species can grow for a thousand years. The situation is completely different with finished products, they must be covered with special means to protect them from environmental influences. If the staircase in your house is made of wood, then you need to know how to paint the wooden staircase.

Why paint

It is true that wood has a beautiful structure as well as pleasant tactile properties. So why spoil it with chemicals? This is required to protect against:

various pests;
rapid wear;
exposure to ultraviolet;
drying out;
moisture.

Finally, the wood is stained to give a tone that will match the interior and realize a unique design idea.

Special tools will not only not spoil the appearance of the wood, but will also emphasize the advantages that the tree already has. Most often used:

varnishes;
stains;
enamels;
paints;
polishes.

To make the right choice, it is important to know for what specific purposes certain finishing materials are intended and what their subspecies exist.

Even before purchase

Before you decide which option will be the best solution in your case, you need to analyze the following points:

The impact of precipitation. This is true for stairs that are on the street.
The amount of incoming sunlight. The composition of the coloring agent for stairs, which are exposed to direct ultraviolet exposure most of the day, is different from that which can be applied if the product is located in the shade. It also affects the final cost.
Gloss or mat. Usually, a coating is selected for stairs, which has a matte or semi-matte structure. This makes more sense from a usability point of view. The glossy surface rubs off faster and loses its appearance. Although there are types of varnishes that are able to retain shine, and at the same time are resistant to physical impact, for example, "yacht".
Hue. It is important to decide whether a slight adjustment in tone will be made or a complete replacement of color will take place.
How much time is there for drying and whether people will be in the room at this time.
Will you do the painting yourself or entrust it to professionals.

By its nature, varnish is a resin that is diluted in a certain solvent. By the number of components, they distinguish:

One-component. In this case, you just open the jar, dip the brush and get to work.
Multicomponent. Usually used by professionals. There is a certain flexibility in their application, because the master himself decides how much to add solvent and hardener. Properties that can be selected for specific objects will depend on the consistency.

The basis for varnish can be of various origins, its level of toxicity and other properties will depend on this. Among them are:

Water based or acrylic. This type is most often used for interior decoration. This is explained by the fact that it is the least toxic, because. ordinary water is used as a solvent. It will take about two weeks to completely dry to form a hard film. It is fireproof, but it is better not to use it where a high load intensity on the flooring is planned. This composition makes it possible to emphasize the beauty of the natural pattern without shading it.
Alkyd. The most common type. It can be used both indoors and outdoors. It is based on alkyd resins. Like the previous version, it does not spoil the color of the wood, because. is transparent. After drying, the layer is resistant to water, so it can be safely washed. It is applied with a pneumatic tool or a microfiber roller. Full setting occurs within three days.
Oil. If you are planning to give the stairs a shiny look, some elasticity to the tree, a little change in tone, then the choice should fall on this particular look. But it is worth remembering that it is used for primary processing, it is not so resistant to moisture. Therefore, for reliability, it will need to be covered with a layer of another type of varnish from above.
Polyurethane. Such compositions will be the best solution for stairs. The varnish of this type has a short drying time, and is also very resistant to abrasion, temperature, elastic and not subject to destruction when moisture enters. Among the shortcomings, the toxicity of the solvent can be distinguished, as well as the tendency to yellow over time.
Nitrolacs. Not recommended for painting stairs or flooring. This species is very susceptible to wear due to physical impact.
Epoxy. Withstands shuffling on pavement. They have high strength and elasticity. Not suitable for outdoor use, as vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

There are some more variations: shellac, bituminous and coal tar varnishes, but they are unsuitable for use in the conditions set.

When choosing a varnish, you should also pay attention to whether it is self-priming. If this is not the case, then you will additionally need to purchase a primer and coat the wood with it before painting.

Mordants

Morilka can also be called impregnation. This is a liquid that has a pigment in its composition, which allows you to give the desired shade or completely change the color of the wood. There are such types:

Water based. It can be produced both in dissolved and dry form. The advantage of the second option is that you can adjust the concentration yourself. Before using the prepared mixture, it is necessary to remove solid inclusions. This can be done by simply straining the liquid through cheesecloth. One of the disadvantages of this stain is the partial swelling of the wood, which causes the fibers to rise. Therefore, after application and drying, it is advisable to walk on the surface with fine sandpaper. For uniform distribution, it is better to use a pneumatic sprayer. Otherwise, spots will remain.
Alcohol based. Produced in the same form as the previous version. But it is better to buy a ready-made solution, because. it is quite difficult to find alcohol of the required quality. The application is carried out in the same way as the aqueous solution. The advantage is a fairly quick drying due to the evaporation of the base.
Solvent-based or nitro-mortar. It is similar in properties to alcohol, but when painted, an unpleasant odor is emitted.
Oil based. Linseed oil usually acts as a solvent. In this case, there is practically no unpleasant odor. The dye is applied evenly and gently. The likelihood of uneven spots is small.
Acrylic or wax based. They are considered the ideal solution among impregnations. Easy to paint, hard to mess up. In addition, an additional protective layer is formed that repels moisture.
Based on alkyd varnish. This impregnation already incorporates varnish, so applying it, you immediately perform two operations.

For floor coverings, stains are not used as an independent composition; usually, after staining, some suitable varnish is applied.

enamels

Enamel is a type of material for painting, which can be called 2 in 1. They have a coloring pigment, and the base is one of the types of varnish, so their varieties coincide with those among the varnishes:

alkyd;
acrylic;
oil;
polyurethane;
nitro enamels.

They are also comparable in terms of adhesion, resistance to moisture, UV and physical attack to the corresponding varnishes. All that remains is to choose the color in which you would like to paint the stairs.

Varnish

It's an exotic material in every way. It is made from shellac, a wax-like substance secreted by certain types of insects. Its extraction is a very painstaking work, so the polish has a high cost. Most often it is used for furniture that is not intended for everyday use. The technology of applying to the surface is very complex and painstaking. If someone decides to use this product for the floor, then at the final stage the surface must be covered with several layers of compatible varnish for protection.

How to paint

Once you have decided which dyes to use, you need to know how to properly carry out this process.

It is good if it is possible to apply a coating before the entire structure is assembled. Then it will be possible to process all surfaces equally qualitatively.
If the staircase was made of coniferous wood, then it is advisable to remove excess resin. It is important to do this because resin can interfere with the absorption of the coloring matter. To do this, prepare a solution based on acetone. We need 1 liter of hot water, soap, 200 ml of acetone, 50 gr. potash, 50 gr. baking soda, 10 gr. ethyl alcohol. The prepared liquid is applied with a wide brush, after which the wood is left for several hours. The resin will come out through the back of the board, it will just need to be washed off. Next, the wood is laid for drying.
For the next step, we need a surface grinder and fine sandpaper, as well as wood putty. The entire surface is carefully inspected for chips and potholes. Putty if necessary. After drying it is necessary to make polishing. The product is delayed for 1-2 days. It must again acquire the humidity that is in the room, after which some fibers may rise. To smooth them out, another grinding is carried out.
It is important that there is as little dust as possible in the room where the staining will be done. After grinding, you need to carry out a general cleaning. The main layer of dust can be removed with a construction vacuum cleaner, then a damp cloth is used.
The next step is to prime the surface. Several layers may be required. If, after the first pass, the fibers swell and rise, then it is necessary to sand again and apply a new layer.
It is best to apply the coloring composition using an electric or pneumatic tool (use goggles and a respirator with replaceable filters to protect the respiratory tract). If there were none at hand, then an ordinary brush will do. For liquid solutions, a wide flute with soft bristles is used, for thick ones - with smaller hard bristles. The brush should be held at a 45˚ angle.
In order to emphasize the pattern of wood, a stain of a suitable shade is applied. After which it is varnished.
It is important to cover at least three layers. The first is along the fibers, the second is perpendicular, the third repeats the first. Each new one is applied after the previous one has completely dried. In the process, you need to be very careful so that there are no smudges and tone transitions.

If the already installed march to the second floor is being painted, then one trick can be applied. In order to maintain patency, it is necessary to paint the steps of the stairs through one (while moving from top to bottom). You will be free to climb if necessary. After complete drying, the second half is painted.

As you can see, when you have enough information, there should not be any particular difficulties. Often it is difficult for us to decide to do something with our own hands. The process described above will be the same wherever you decide to paint the stairs: in the country, at home or on the street.

The internal staircase is a functional element and a noticeable accent in the interior of the house. Most often it is built from pine wood. The task of the designer is to make sure that the architectural component blends harmoniously into the environment and performs its tasks for as long as possible. To do this, a pine staircase is treated with special products and painted in accordance with the overall design.

What are the advantages of making stairs from pine

During the construction and decoration of budget wooden houses, an array of pine is used. This wood is not as durable as oak, cedar or larch, but is quite durable, more common, cheap and available. Pine is better than spruce because it has a denser texture and much less knots that reduce the strength of lumber.

Pine products are distinguished by a pleasant light golden or almost white color and a unique pattern.

Pine has a pleasant light golden or almost white color.

Features of pine wood

Pine is somewhat more difficult to work with than cedar or oak. Soft wood needs fine sanding and careful selection of processing agents.

The density of the material depends on the growing conditions of the tree:

In warm periods, intensely growing fibers form a loose array. Cold years provide hard and dense wood.
Pine harvested in the mountains has a dense and uniform texture, while pine grown on sandy soils has a light, loose, fibrous texture.
The northern pine is better than the material obtained in the southern latitudes.

Therefore, most of the resulting lumber absorbs the processing agents unevenly. Unsightly spots appear under the transparent coating, which is extremely unpleasant for aesthetic reasons. Gum (resin) contributes to the appearance of color spots on the surface of pine products. If the raw material is harvested in winter, when the bulk of the resin is pumped by the tree into the root system, the fibers remain drier, cleaner and stronger. They evenly absorb processing agents. On wood cut down during the spring-summer sap flow, stains and stains appear. Brought into a warm, dry room, it begins to push the resin out.

The steps of internal stairs are usually built from edged massive boards. But often they use a glued board, which has greater strength and wear resistance. The difference in the color of the lamellas from which such a board is assembled is especially noticeable. In addition, due to changes in humidity, the lamellas begin to warp over time, gaps form between them.

On a glued board, the difference in the color of the lamellas is especially noticeable

If you want to leave the interfloor wooden staircase in its original natural color, you will have to use special processing tools: primer, mastic, wax, stain. A simpler option is to apply a decorative opaque coating to a pine staircase.

Why you need to paint your home

The statement that a tree is beautiful and does not need to be painted is fundamentally wrong. Wood does have an attractive appearance, but it is very vulnerable to insects, mold, hard shoe soles, dirt, and fire. Steps wear out especially quickly.

Stair rungs wear out the fastest

Therefore, it is necessary to paint a pine staircase. If you want to see the natural pattern of wood, paint at least with a colorless varnish, but be sure to paint!

The paint creates a hard protective coating that does not allow the wood fibers to be “damaged” prematurely. It is inedible for the bug and unsuitable for the settlement of rot and mold. Impregnation at times enhance protection and extend the life of the product.

How to paint

For the processing of pine stairs are used:

In order for the coating to turn out to be of high quality and durable, cover the wood only with high-quality materials purchased in specialized stores or from manufacturers.

Which coloring material to choose: a comparison table

Types of paints	Advantages	Flaws
Oily	Moisture-resistant, saturated color, create a reliable protective film	They dry for a long time, do not “breathe”, have a sharp toxic smell, lose their shine in places of wear, are afraid of alkalis, and can peel off over time
	Moisture resistant, form the most durable and smooth surface, dry quickly, lie flat	They give only a matte surface, are intended only for interior work
Acrylic, acrylate	Moisture-repellent, breathable, water-soluble, quick-drying, low-odour, smooth application	Gives only a matte finish
Alkyd	Moisture resistant, dry quickly, form a smooth surface with a polishing effect

For stairs, use matte or semi-gloss paints. Glossy steps and railings from constant use lose their luster over time and look untidy. It will not be possible to quickly refresh the color, you will have to grind and repaint all surfaces.

Materials and tools

Primer
Thinner, paint cleaner
Paint, enamel, varnish
Putty on wood
sealant
masking tape
Protective film
Putty knife
Napkins, rags, rags
Scraper
Sanding tool, sandpaper
Mini rollers, brushes
Protective equipment: gloves, respirator ("petal" or others).

How to work with paint or enamel

All work with paints and solvents should be carried out in the warm season to ensure constant ventilation of the room.

Video: How to paint steps with paint

The procedure for working with varnish

Preparation and coating of stairs with wood stain + video

Perform all preliminary work: protection of adjacent surfaces, cleaning, puttying, sealing, grinding.
Use a paint brush to apply stain to one step. Leave on for 2-3 minutes to absorb. With a dry, lint-free cotton cloth, carefully wipe off excess material, moving it only in the longitudinal direction.
Treat all steps, balusters, railings in the same way.
If the color of the impregnation turned out to be uneven, repeat the treatment. In order for the stain to lay down more evenly, not to leave stains, to better emphasize the texture of the wood, moisten the surface with water before applying it. When working with the stain, wear rubber gloves, as contact with soiled rags is inevitable.

Before staining the entire staircase, experiment with the tone in a small, inconspicuous area.

Finishing varnish (with video instructions)

For stairs, it is desirable to use matte and semi-gloss varnishes. They do not show signs of wear, and the slip coefficient of the matte surface is lower, which makes the stairs safer.

Glossy surface wear looks especially unsightly

Combined coatingFor painting the internal stairs, you can use the combined method. For example, paint the vertical parts of the steps and balusters with paint, and protect the more worn horizontal parts of the steps and railings with parquet varnish.

The best varnish for steps is polyurethane parquet. It is expensive, but extremely durable.

When working with a spray gun, the use of a respirator is mandatory.

Painting internal stairs does not present serious difficulties and is quite affordable for a home master. If you have purchased high-quality materials and followed the technology while working, your staircase will fulfill its tasks and look brilliant for a very long time.

The wooden staircase in the house looks amazing. Wood is not just one of the most environmentally friendly materials, it has a special energy and can bring comfort and magical warmth to any room. At the same time, unfortunately, it is not capable, like, for example, metal or glass, of maintaining its unchanged appearance for a very long time and more often requires restoration. And if the wooden staircase is on the street, the impact of external factors can be merciless.

Protecting and maintaining this noble structure is the task of any good owner. Painting a wooden staircase with your own hands is quite real, given all the nuances and requirements for wood processing. Our article will help you with this.

How to paint stairs?

So, let's deal first with the materials that are used to create a protective coating.

Wood putty.

Used at the beginning. It is necessary to sand and putty the wooden elements of the stairs. This is necessary to get rid of defects, as well as to create a layer of coating that is resistant to moisture penetration.

Acrylic putty- fire and moisture resistant, dries quickly, but not too durable. May crack if applied too thick.
Epoxy putty – resistant to water and various chemical compositions, odorless. Not suitable for further wood staining.
Polymer putty- dries quickly, environmentally friendly, odorless, well levels, expensive material.
Oil putty- takes a long time to dry, but creates a durable coating.

The color of the putty is determined by the color of the wood. There is a variety of brands on the market offering materials with a wide palette for different types of wood (Tikkurila, Lakra, Eurotex, also domestic Raduga, Extra, etc.).

Antiseptic.

It has an antimicrobial, antifungal effect, protects against harmful insects. Types of antiseptics:

Oil . Has water repellent properties. Gives wood a darker shade. Of the minuses: combustible, has a peculiar stable smell. Not recommended for interior applications.
water soluble. It is easy to wash off, when using this composition, you need to allow the surface to dry well.
Organic. Strengthens wood, penetrating deep into the wood. Toxic, gives the tree a greenish tint. It is not recommended to use for internal stairs, as well as structures containing metal.
Flame retardants are combined antiseptics.

There are various brands on the market: Tikkurila, Aquatex, Neomid, Senezh, Pirilax, etc. When using the compositions, it is important to follow the instructions, strictly observing the indicated proportions.

Fire protection impregnation. Necessary requirement for wooden structures. It is carried out at the stage of manufacturing stairs. Then the procedure should be repeated every five years.

Stain.

With its help, you can easily give the tree the desired shade. Unlike paint, it penetrates deep into the structure of the tree.

Water stains are the most popular, but they raise the pile on the tree, so it is recommended to moisten the surface with water before use, let it dry, and then sand it.
Alcohol dries quickly, this must be taken into account when applying so that there are no streaks or stains on the tree.
Oil paints are very easy to use, do not raise the pile, have the widest range of color shades.
wax, acrylic- products of the latest developments. Do not violate the structure of the tree, create a protective layer, water-repellent. More expensive, their price in comparison, for example, with water stains, is 5 times higher.

Primer on wood.

Strengthens the surface by gluing wood fibers, counteracts the absorption of moisture, disinfects, helps to reduce the consumption of paint or varnish. The best option would be a universal primer, but for expensive woods, you can opt for a specialized one. Fresh wood must be processed at least twice, after having previously cycled and polished.

At the final stage of creating a coating, paint or varnish is used. They will be discussed below.

Paint selection criteria

Painting stairs is a way not only to create a protective coating on a wooden surface, but also to implement various design solutions to create unique objects.

The main selection criterion will be the location of the stairs - indoors or outdoors. Based on this, attention should be paid to wear resistance, durability, resistance to temperature changes, external factors, toxicity, elasticity, fire resistance, drying time and coating consumption. Types of paints differ in the nature of the composition, which determines their main characteristics. Allocate:

Acrylic based paints. They are more suitable for interior work, moisture resistant, protect against fungus and mold, do not have a strong odor, are durable, have a voluminous texture, and are easy to use. Helps create deep, rich colors. Matte or semi-gloss options should be chosen so that the steps are not slippery.
Acrylic paints. For outdoor structures. They have good protective properties.
Paints based on latex. Non-toxic, easy to apply, eco-friendly, breathable. Such coatings are durable and pleasant to the touch.
Water-based paints (water-based). Their fire resistance properties are higher than those of others. Temperature resistant, wear resistant. Suitable for external and internal structures.
Staining paints. They are colorless, emphasize and make more expressive the natural structure of wood, are used to create finishing coatings for stairs both inside and outside the room.
Alkyd. They dry quickly, perfectly hide imperfections, have good water-repellent properties, often have a pungent odor, and are less durable. Recommended for interior structures.
Polyurethane. Wear-resistant, durable, heat-resistant, dry quickly.
Oil paints. Cheap, require at least two coats, have a toxic persistent odor that disappears after a few days, are economical in consumption, create a dense, non-breathable coating on the wood, which can crack over time. Currently, they are used quite rarely due to the advent of more modern formulations.

Lacquer selection criteria

The design can be ennobled and protected with varnish. Depending on the composition and properties, the following varieties are distinguished:

Nitrocellulose. They create a durable coating, dry quickly, and are resistant to seasonal environmental influences. They can cover street structures.
Alcohol based. Quick drying compounds, excellent for polishing. They have negative moisture and frost resistance, and therefore it is not recommended to use them for processing stairs on the street.
Oil. They dry for a long time, have low moisture resistance. Used for interior work.
Polyurethane. Strong, wear-resistant, recommended for work with external staircases.
Acrylic. Universal and most widely used. Suitable for both internal and external stairs. They provide the surface with high strength and resistance to mechanical damage.

Enamel selection criteria

Beautiful wooden stairs are also obtained after painting with enamel, which is a mixture of colorless varnish and coloring pigment. The requirements for them are the same as for the above coatings. Enamels from European manufacturers have such properties as high environmental friendliness, resistance to yellowing, strength, and the ability to protect the structure from aggressive environmental influences. We recommend applying them with an aerosol.

How to paint a wooden staircase?

Now let's look at how to properly paint a wooden staircase. Main stages:

Preparatory work:

puttying;
skinning;
sweep.

It is important to achieve a perfectly smooth, uniform surface. Grinding is carried out with fine sandpaper or a scraping machine in two stages with a break of a couple of days in order to remove the villi of the tree that have risen after the first time. For final cleaning use a vacuum cleaner.

Applying a finishing coat. When processing stairs with varnish or paint, a few basic rules should be observed:

Start painting the stairs from top to bottom (the exception is the stairs to the basement, where painting starts from the bottom steps).
It is necessary to paint the stairs 2-3 times. Each new layer is applied only after the previous one has completely dried. Layers are applied in different directions: first we move the brush from side to side, on the next layer - back and forth.
Use a brush or roller to work. Lacquer stain, like some paints, is recommended to be applied with an airbrush to ensure a more even distribution.
Remember to protect your hands and respiratory system, especially if using toxic formulations.

How to paint a pine staircase?

We will write a little more about painting stairs from this type of wood, since in the process of working with resinous wood it is necessary to perform deresining. This can be done using the following composition. For 1 liter of hot water, 200 ml of acetone, 50 g of baking soda, 10 ml of alcohol, 40 g of soap flakes, 50 g of potash are taken.

The solution is applied with a brush, then the wooden surface is washed with hot water, then it must be allowed to dry. Paint for pine stairs is also applied in 3 layers, varnish needs 6-7 layers.

What color to paint the stairs in the house, you choose. Modern manufacturers of paint and varnish coatings offer the consumer the widest range of color shades. In the classic version, the color of the stairs is usually darker than the overall tone of the room. In modern interiors, sometimes the most daring design solutions are embodied, but do not forget that the noble, natural color of wood will always remain out of competition - this is not an aging classic.

Recently, cottages with several floors have come into fashion. An integral element of such houses is the staircase. Without her, it's like without hands. The most common material from which it is made is wood. It's no secret that this material is very capricious and susceptible to moisture and decay. Therefore, painting a wooden staircase is the primary task of the residents. The question arises: how to paint a wooden staircase in the house? Let us consider in detail the process of selecting materials and the algorithm for performing work.

Painting a wooden staircase with your own hands begins with the choice of coloring material. We start by defining the end result. Taking into account all the wishes, we proceed to the choice of material, color scheme and technique for performing the staining process.

Before painting a wooden staircase, you must take into account:

If the type of wood and its texture is good, then varnish should be chosen.

In order not to lose the texture of the wood, primers should not be used. And the paint should be such that the pores of the wood are not completely closed.

When choosing the type of coating for the stairs in the house, we focus on those options that dry quickly and do not have strong odors.

The most problematic part is the steps of the stairs. We are wondering how to cover the steps so that they can last a long time. The coating for the steps must have a high degree of strength, which is not wiped off over time.

Paints for stairs should have the following properties:

protect the tree from rotting and fungal infection;
ensure a good appearance for a long time;
do not accumulate dust.

On the video: the better to paint a tree.

Types of coloring compositions

In construction stores, the range of coloring compositions is quite wide. When deciding how to cover a wooden staircase with high quality, you should get acquainted in more detail with the types of paintwork materials.

Compositions for painting wooden structures are divided into:

Alkyd based. Their advantages include quick drying and non-toxicity. At the same time, they are antiseptic. The material of this type forms a film on the surface of the stairs, which is able to protect it from mechanical damage. Their price is not high and the palette of colors and shade is wide.

Acrylic based. Just like alkyds, they dry very quickly and do not have an unpleasant odor. Can last for a long time. The surface, painted with acrylic paint, is not subject to fading and fading. They are environmentally friendly, as they are mainly produced on a water basis, and do not emit toxins over time. Wood covered with acrylic paints breathes freely. There is also a wide choice of colors.

Oil based. Their advantages can only be considered not high price and low consumption. But, oil paints are not very suitable for stair construction due to a number of reasons. After staining, the wood does not breathe. Very easy to wipe off and subject to various mechanical damage. It also contains harmful substances that can adversely affect human health. And, finally, the service life of these paints under all favorable conditions reaches 5 years.

It is best to cover the stairs with acrylic paints. The best option are alkyd paints for stairs. Their use is always a high-quality result and look quite attractive.

And yet, what is the best way to paint a wooden staircase? If we turn to the manufacturers, then the Tikkurila dyes are the constant leader. This is the best manufacturer, which enjoys well-deserved popularity.

Compositions for work inside the house

The placement of stairs during the construction of a house is different. But consider the stairs, which are equipped according to the following criteria: inside the house and outside it. Namely, how to paint the stairs in the house. Design plays an important role here, so the selection of compositions should be approached responsibly.

To paint the stairs inside the house, you can use:

paints;
varnish compositions;
various compositions for impregnation and stain.

On the video: how to cover a tree.

Not always use only one type. If you try, then they can all be successfully combined. For example, after painting work, we cover the finish layer with varnish.

For interior work, experts often use enamel paint compositions, which dry fairly quickly and form an excellent protective layer. Moreover, they are absolutely harmless to the health of residents. The disadvantages of enamel paints include the fact that they do not protect wood well from moisture.

Lacquers for wooden stairs are designed not only to protect wood. They favorably emphasize the natural pattern and give the surface a shine. The positive properties of varnishes include ease of application and quick drying of the substance. The question arises, how to varnish the wooden stairs in the house. Experts recommend using alcohol-based formulations. For outdoor work, the varnish is absolutely not suitable, as it does not withstand low temperatures.

Important! What kind of varnish was not used, but it is categorically not recommended to paint the stairs inside the premises with yacht varnish. It contains toxic substances that release even after complete drying.

Painting works of wooden structures are also performed with stains with impregnation. They provide both biological and thermal protection. In addition, stains can be used to tint the surface in the color required by consumers. It is recommended to use oil stains or with the addition of wax.

At the end of all work, polish is applied to provide a finishing layer. It will give the product a high degree of wear resistance and give it a presentable appearance.

Features of painting the stairs to the second floor

The most common type of stairs in the house are structures that lead to the second floor. Often this is the main element of the interior, the appearance of which sets the tone for the rest of the decoration. How to paint a wooden staircase leading to the second floor? Here are the main tips:

In the case when no one lives in the house yet, it is better to paint the stairs disassembled.
If the structure is already installed, then the stairs to the second floor are painted gradually. The first steps are from above, and then we go down.
If painting is carried out while living in the house and it is impossible to exclude the use of it, then the flight of stairs must first be painted through one step. After they are completely dry, pay attention to the remaining steps.

Advice! Strokes for the final coat should be applied along the texture of the wood. And the time indicated in the instructions for complete drying must be increased by 5 hours.

Correct painting technology

Of course, you can entrust this work to the masters, but in this case you need to prepare for the payment of a considerable amount. You can cover the wooden staircase structure in the house yourself. To do this, consider detailed instructions on how to paint a wooden staircase.

So, when painting stairs with your own hands, you must perform the following steps:

The preparatory stage, during which the dirt is initially cleaned, and all cracks and cracks are sealed with putty material for wood. Depending on the type of wood, priming is performed to ensure good adhesion of the surface and paint compositions.
After complete drying, we perform surface grinding, which is performed using sandpaper of different abrasiveness.

Important! To obtain a flawless surface, the stripping must be repeated after a couple of days.

Next, we do the final cleaning. It is necessary to achieve a well-smooth and clean surface so that even the smallest particles of chips do not remain.
Then it is necessary to cover the stairs with a primer twice with an interval of a day.
Only after complete drying of the primer layer, you can start painting or varnishing the structure.

It is necessary to prepare the composition for work according to the manufacturer's instructions.

The process of applying the coloring composition has some nuances:

When using varnish, the priming process is skipped.
You can use paint brushes of various shapes and sizes or rollers.
The process must be carried out in such a way that when painting the railings and other parts of the stairs, the paint does not spread and droplets do not form.
It is recommended to apply up to 5 coats to achieve flawless coverage.

Climatic conditions in terms of temperature and humidity inside the premises must be optimal. Otherwise, cracks may appear on the varnish surface.

Pine staircase painting

The difference in the process of covering a structure made of pine is slightly different from the rest, for example, stairs made of larch. This is due to the content of resins, which prevents the uniform distribution of colorants. It is because of this that the pine board is problematic to tint.

In this case, how to paint a pine staircase? It is better to cover with enamels. This tool allows you to both emphasize the pattern of the tree and completely cover the structure. To develop the pattern, the enamel must be diluted. With full staining, it is not necessary to dilute the enamel.

How to paint a pine staircase? You should pay attention to the dyes used, with which the pine stairs are painted:

On an alkyd basis, working with which is absolutely no trouble.
With the effect of pigmentation, which will hide minor defects.
If the paint is applied to a previously painted product, then it is better to use urethane-alkyd compounds.

To add shine, a palette in the tone of natural wood is added to the varnish for pine stairs.

Painting a metal staircase

Let's turn our attention to metal structures. There must be one in every home. How to maintain the excellent condition of a metal staircase and how to paint it?

Here, special attention is paid to rust. You can also use sandpaper to remove it. If the affected areas are too large, then we choose a metal brush or a grinder with a special nozzle. There are also special formulations that easily dissolve rust.

After removing rust, the surface must first be degreased and treated with a primer. In those places where there was rust, process more carefully. We also pay attention to the places where welding was performed. They must be carefully leveled by grinding.

Metal stairs or railings, which are made of metal, must be coated with special varnishes and paints that are designed specifically for metal surfaces. In the event that the staircase was painted earlier, and the old coating was not removed, then a small area must be painted before painting. If no reaction has occurred, you can proceed to full painting. A design painted according to this algorithm will last for a long time.

Particular attention must be paid to the steps of the stairs. Especially wooden steps suffer from constant abrasion. Therefore, they must be treated carefully to prevent the paint or varnish on them from rubbing off. Lacquer for steps must be of special strength.

The last question that arises when painting staircases is what color to paint the stairs.

Here is the simplest answer. Colors should match the entire interior of the room. You can leave the natural structure of the wood, or you can use paints for a wooden staircase to match the chosen design. The main thing is a good home environment. The choice is up to the consumers.

In almost every private house today you can find stairs to the second floor. It is one of the main structural elements of the house and, in addition to the functional load, is of great aesthetic importance. However, due to heavy loads, the wooden staircase gradually loses its attractive appearance. If the wood is not processed in time with special compounds and paints, its structure may collapse, and the frame and steps will become unusable. When the need arises for painting, the questions of how to properly and most importantly how to paint a wooden staircase in a house to the second floor come to the fore. If the wrong tool is chosen or the painting is poorly done, this will affect not only the appearance of the stairs, but also its functional characteristics.

The staircase inside the house is constantly exposed to both physical and mechanical stress. The quality of wood is negatively affected by temperature and humidity changes in the room, the sun's rays falling on the steps contribute to the drying of the wood. All these factors lead to wear of the ladder elements.

Steps, spans and handrails are especially affected, which get dirty and erased due to the constant walking of the inhabitants of the house. Therefore, a wooden staircase cannot stay for a long time without appropriate processing and painting.

Requirements for dyes

The wooden staircase to the 2nd floor is indoors, therefore, only products intended for interior work, which are safe, do not emit odors and toxins, are suitable for painting the structure.

To determine the best way to paint a wooden staircase with your own hands, you need to take into account the following factors:

What breed is the ladder made of? Coniferous trees emit resins, which impairs adhesion with paints, in addition, the needles absorb varnishes and paint inhomogeneously, so several layers are required. Larch is a more plastic breed, and if there are no knots on it, it is very convenient to work with.
Wood color. When choosing what color to paint the stairs, it is worth considering the fact that the varnish retains the natural pattern of the tree, and in order to visually emphasize the beauty of the wood, it is advisable to choose a tone that is close to natural. Covering paint completely hides the wood underneath and forms a monolithic coating of a different color. Under the paint it is easier to hide small defects and irregularities.
Location of the staircase. If it is located on the south side and is constantly under the sun's rays, it is necessary to choose products that have increased UV protection.
Ladder load. If the staircase to be painted is the main one in the house and it is used frequently, it is necessary to choose wear-resistant products.

If the question is how to paint the wooden steps of the stairs: glossy or lacquered, then, as a rule, the choice falls on matte or semi-matt dyes, which are more practical. The glossy coating is very quickly erased and loses its appearance.

Tools for painting wooden stairs

To give the staircase a finished look, you can use different types of coatings, which today are presented in a rich assortment:

paints
enamel
impregnation

Colorless varnishes create a transparent film on the surface, emphasizing the beauty of the wood pattern. There are also varnishes, which include coloring pigments, these products only slightly tint the surface.

Transparent acrylic varnishes, which are based on water, are non-toxic and safe. However, they do not withstand mechanical loads well and are subject to abrasion, so they are best used for painting small stairs and are not recommended for use on stairs with a high load intensity.
Colorless varnishes based on alkyd resin are well suited for wooden stairs. They form a transparent and water-resistant coating, so they are suitable for use even in damp areas.
Oil varnishes are tinting and are used in cases where they want to change the shade of wood. An important parameter is the percentage of oil in the composition of the product. You can paint stairs if the varnish contains at least 65% oils. If 50% or less, then the agent can only be used for the primary coating, on which it is necessary to apply the finishing layer of another varnish.
An excellent coating for stairs are polyurethane varnishes, which are resistant to temperature extremes, humidity, and abrasion. However, this coating may turn yellow after a while.

To cover the stairs to the second floor, it is necessary to use paints intended for interior decoration. To determine which paint is better to paint a wooden staircase, let's take a closer look at their characteristics:

One of the most popular are alkyd dyes. In addition to the coloring pigment, their composition includes antiseptics that protect the tree from the appearance of pests, fungus and mold.
Acrylic paints are based on acrylic resins. They dry quickly, have no smell, do not interfere with the air exchange processes of wood, and retain their original appearance for a long time.
Oil paints have a rich palette of colors, are distinguished by economical consumption and good covering ability. However, if the wood is painted with this paint, it loses its ability to "breathe", in addition, the paint is quickly erased.

enamels

Enamels have a denser texture than paints. They are based on two components - a colorless varnish and a coloring pigment. Enamel creates a durable color film on wood, which is distinguished not only by excellent decorative characteristics, but also has good protective properties. It protects wood from ultraviolet radiation, moisture, high temperatures.

Impregnation

Impregnation is a pigmented liquid that gives the tree a certain shade. The composition also has antiseptic and fire retardant properties. On top of the impregnations, a varnish coating can be applied. Wooden stairs are best treated with wax and oil based impregnations. They lay down well and are distributed over the entire surface in an even layer.

Many are concerned about the question: how to paint the stairs in a wooden house? To create a beautiful and durable coating, it is necessary not only to choose the right coloring agent, but also to prepare the surface well. A wooden staircase, like any other wooden surface, requires careful preparation.

Preparatory work

Stair preparation consists of the following steps:

If the staircase is made of softwood, before painting it is necessary to remove excess resin, which prevents the absorption of paint. There are special tools designed for this purpose.
In the presence of an old paintwork, the stairs must be treated with a wash, and then remove the swollen paint with a spatula.
The main structural elements are polished first with coarse-grained and then with fine-grained sandpaper. You can use a grinder with a grinding nozzle. Initially, the surface is treated with an abrasive No. 60-80, then a nozzle No. 120-150 is used. Steps, railings and spans need to be sanded especially carefully - places that are rubbed faster than others and lose their appearance.
After cleaning the surface of wood dust, it is necessary to putty all existing cracks and cracks. Putty is desirable to choose the color of the wood. If the gap is deep enough, you can close the hole with a piece of wood previously lubricated with PVA glue.
Next is the final polishing with fine sandpaper. After grinding, you should get a perfectly smooth surface without knots and bumps.
A primer is applied to the treated and cleaned surface with a roller or brush. A day after the first layer has completely dried, the staircase is re-treated with an antiseptic primer.

Traditionally, the stairs are made in one color, the surface can also be painted in two colors. But in any case, the first layer, which covers the entire staircase, should be plain.

The stairs are painted from top to bottom. First, large areas are painted - steps, railings and stringers. If you need to use it, you can first paint not all the steps, but after one, and after drying, paint the rest.

Before applying the dye, it must be mixed well. If the paint turned out to be very thick, it can be slightly diluted with a solvent.

Thick paints adhere better to the surface when using bristle brushes. Liquid products are best applied with flutes. When painting with a brush, it must be held at an angle of 45 degrees to the surface.

The stairs are painted in 2-3 layers. In some cases, at least 5 layers are required for a high-quality coating. A new layer is always applied after the previous one has completely dried.

Painting options

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Do-It-Yourself Mistakes

When painting stairs with your own hands, it is not always possible to achieve a good result. And this is not surprising. Many home craftsmen, having no experience and painting skills, carry out work in violation of technology, do not carefully prepare the surface, and apply coloring agents incorrectly. Because of this, quality suffers, the coating wears off very quickly and loses its original appearance.

The staircase is the main decorative and functional element of the house, which is constantly subjected to heavy loads. Even minor errors in coloring lead to a reduction in the life of the stair covering.

Professional staircase painting

Services for painting a wooden staircase include all the required stages of surface preparation: sanding, puttying, priming and applying several layers of the selected dye.

All work will be performed by the specialists of the company "Master Srubov", who are professionally trained, have considerable experience and the necessary skills. The paints and varnishes we use in our work are certified and safe. We guarantee a long service life of the coating and an exclusive quality of painting, which we will perform at a reasonable cost. In the section you will find the coordinates where you can contact us.