How to Paint Cement Stairs
Painting cement stairs can add a nice look to your home, inside or outside. Not only does it look nice, it is quite affordable and easy to achieve. Doing this project yourself will give you good painting experience and save you money, since you won't need to hire a professional painter to do it for you. The project can be cheap, easy and even fun. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Flat latex paint (a 12-oz. can will usually suffice)
- Paintbrush (wide or narrow brush, depending on stair size)
- Masonry primer (12 oz.)
- Rag
- Water
- 12-oz. can or spray can of varnish
- Rubber or vinyl stair treads (Measure the size of your stairs before buying them)
Instructions
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Wipe down the stairs with your rag and water to relieve them of any dust or debris that has accumulated on them; then let them dry.
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Apply a thin coat of primer to the steps, and allow them to dry.
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Put on a coat of paint. You will probably need two or three coats to make the color perfectly solid on the steps. Allow the stairs to dry between coats and after the last coat.
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Apply a solid coat of either spray or brush-on varnish. This will make the colors in the paint come out and serve as a protective layer over the paint.
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Lastly, add your rubber or vinyl treads to the stairs to keep you and others from slipping, as finished paint can be slippery. Treads can be found for a low price at most hardware stores.
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Tips & Warnings
Painting tape can be used if the stairs are in an area of mostly finished surfaces that you do not want to paint. Apply the tape to the very edge of the surface where you will be painting.
