Are Painted Stairs Dangerous
We looked at this - neither painted stairs or carpet is inherently more dangerous both have the same risks for kids as both can be slippery.
Are painted stairs dangerous. Paint risers and spindles white to match trim in the house. Im even more of a detractor now that it has caused me to fall three times on the stairs with the most recent incident on Monday drawing some blood. Use ladders to reach outside surfaces.
If you use paint then dont choose gloss normal eggshell works fine and you can also get special floor paint which has a slightly grainy finish. Stairways can pose painting problems different from other projectschiefly those associated with height. This beautiful hand-made custom wine cabinet takes advantage of the unused space under the stairs.
But the paint has not flaked or chipped AT ALL. So you may want to consider darker paint for treads or protective runners to maintain the overall look. I would recommend porch and floor enamel as it will hold up better than other options.
The dings are due to the wood being soft not a defect in the paint. Compared to stain however they do tend to have a shorter time staying scuff or damage-free. Filter save share beautiful Painted Staircase remodel pictures designs and ideas.
Sure there are a few scuffs and dings. This is a great idea for painted stairs as well. It is difficult to fix unattractive stairs because they do not lend themselves to painting.
We have high gloss black treads in our 1910 farm house and do not find them at all slippery. This is true but there are some things you can do to help them stay looking good. Its dangerous and youre bound to miss spots.