Paint or stain first. And painted risers are relatively easy to protect from stain. Today im sharing how to paint and stain stairs to make them beautiful as well as my missteps along the way and what i would do different. It took a few weeks to decide whether to re stain them or just paint the stairs. Which to do first.
Diy staircase makeover with stain and paint. Choose semigloss or gloss paint both are easier to keep clean than flat paint. We can help you select the correct type of primer mix the perfect colour of paint or find the painting tools you need to get the j. It removes oil grease fingerprints stains and other contaminants.
Because chalky surface can scratch more easily protect your paint job with a polyurethane top coat. How to prep a table to paint. Contains affiliate links fine grit sandpaper sanding sponges i used 150 and 220 grit tack cloth painters tape latex gloves several pairs general finishes java gel stain general finishes gel topcoat old t shirts rags or socks a few cheap paintbrushes for stain primer. I have a general question about projects that incorporate both paint and wood stain.
Im working on some simple speaker stands that have a strip of mdf sandwiched between oak. That way you can remove any paint you get on the treads before staining them. Wait overnight for the first coat of chalk paint to dry then apply a second coat. Im a little concerned that i would end up with a lavender tint because when i see your video it looks like that piece is pinker than the second piece that you use the wax for.
Then the stain would just wipe off the paint as it seals the wood. Fusion tsp is a water based biodegradable degreaser. In the first example you used the gray weathered stain over white paint which i also am considering to use for dining chairs i just painted white. We used fusion mineral paints tsp to clean the entire bottom of the table.
A stain on paint would not achieve anything good. Once the stairs are ready its best to start by painting the risers. Since this coat is typically done in a high gloss and occasionally oil based paint you dont want to have. When wiping off the stain it will leave the stain in any nook and clevis.
Putting the stain on first could keep the paint from sticking if it is a oil stain. Unseasonably warm weather convinced me to try re staining them and im super happy with how theyre looking. You apply stain over lacquerpaint. The mdf will be painted black the oak stained.