Having a two-story a private house, I want to create in it cozy atmosphere. Decorating walls and floors always helps to create a feeling of fresh and new space; beautiful furniture creates appropriate conditions for living. However, there are a number of other nuances that play an equally important role in home improvement. Having a staircase leading to the second floor, you need to ensure that it does not stand out from the design of the entire room, is functional, beautiful, and safe for use by any family member.

Therefore, it is worth preparing especially carefully when choosing a dye for it.

Requirements for processing spans

Any two-story country house has a staircase. Conducting renovation work, don’t forget about her. Painting such an element is very important, because it is necessary to choose the right substance for processing and carry out the process itself in accordance with certain requirements. If we talk about flights, you need to know the following nuances:

• For long-term operation stairs, it is important to process them correctly, otherwise the material may begin to collapse and deteriorate;
• in the process of finishing staircases they use: antiseptic solutions, fungicides, stain, impregnation that prevents fire, primer, paint and varnish;
• any product is diluted before use, which gives it an optimal consistency that can be applied to the material;
• To achieve an optimal appearance, at least two layers of any substance are needed.

If the work is carried out in the house, then the processing will be minor, associated with giving the product an aesthetic appearance, emphasizing the wood pattern. In such cases, there is no need to prime the surface; you need to clean it well with sandpaper and use a stain, which will give a more pronounced color. The stairs inside the house are most often opened with varnish, which can be of three options:

• matte;
• glossy;
• semi-matte.

Using the matte version, it turns out to more accurately emphasize the texture of the wood, while the glossy version more emphasizes the beauty of the product itself. When choosing a varnish for work, it is important to pay attention to the composition; it should not contain harmful substances, and minimally noticeable odor. In this case, there is no need to use paints and other substances intended for external use, because they have a pungent odor that is harmful to others.

Modern varnishes and paints are created with virtually no odor. If possible, it is better to buy a ready-to-use solution, or dilute one available on the street. If you need to use a dye with a quick drying time in your work, then you need to be prepared for the fact that all strokes must be accurate and even, there will be very little time to correct them, all smudges must be eliminated immediately, otherwise they will spoil the external impression of the repair.

When access to the second floor is carried out from the street, you can use paints and other compositions for external use.

If you choose the wrong paint, the result of the repair will be a damaged product.

Types of coatings for different coatings

A country house can be equipped with a staircase made of wood, metal or concrete. For each material, it is important to choose the right type of coatings.

Oil paint

Suitable for finishing inside the house. The alkyd variety fits well on the surface, the urethane-alkyd variety is used for cases where the surface has already been painted, and the pigmented variety helps to hide imperfections and blemishes. Such paints can be thickly rubbed, in the state of powder, which is dissolved with drying oil, or ready-made. Drying oil can also vary, it can be artificial and natural, the second option is preferable in terms of quality, and the first in price.

An artificial type of drying oil helps if you need to paint a staircase indoors, and a natural type can cope with stress outdoors.

Varnish

The best option for processing wooden stairs to highlight the beauty of the wood structure. The varnish is easy to use, it dries quickly, and does not cause difficulties in processing the material. There are varieties: oil - in which vegetable oil is mixed with artificial oil, which are additionally mixed with resin natural origin. When this composition dries, the surface becomes dense and has a yellow tint. This type of varnish is used only indoors, because it will not withstand more significant loads.

Alcohol varnish – has a proportion of alcohol that interacts with a resin of natural origin. This option allows you to apply several layers almost simultaneously. The result is a very stable coating that is not damaged by any external influences.

The only downside is low water resistance.

Cellulose nitrate varnish helps to cover the surface with a dense, colorless and odorless layer that dries quickly. The area of ​​application is wood.

Polyester varnish - forms a thick and dense layer on the surface that is resistant to any kind of impact, including water. Epoxy varnish is used with a hardener; it is resistant to moisture and alkalis, but does not tolerate atmospheric conditions well. Polyurethane varnish is very durable and wear-resistant, considered best choice in the case of stairs made of wood. The downside is the high price, but the quality is worth it. A less expensive one will also have worse wear resistance, this is a varnish on water based;

Enamel

It is obtained by combining varnish compositions with pigments. It helps to give better color and shine to the surface, but does not withstand the influence of moisture, which is why it is extremely rarely used as a composition for painting steps.

Impregnated stains

A kind of antiseptic that helps protect wood from fire. After applying the stain, the surface is often varnished. It darkens the color of the wood, which is important to consider when choosing a varnish.

Oil for stairs

Consists of natural oils with the addition of wax. Oil can serve as a varnish substitute; it adheres well to wood and creates a durable protective layer. The steps become not only protected, but also beautiful. Thanks to the bactericidal properties of the oil, the tree is reliably protected from fungus and mold.

When planning to paint steps in a residential area, you need to know exactly what type of paint composition is appropriate in the given conditions.

Subtleties of painting various coatings

For wooden coverings

To paint a staircase made of wood, the first step is to prepare the surface and understand what kind of wood you will be working with. If there is a need or desire to leave the wood texture, then the coating must be thoroughly cleaned and treated with stain. Once it is dry, you can apply varnish or translucent paint.

In the event that it is necessary to completely paint a wooden surface, it is cleaned and puttied to remove all defects from the top layer of the steps. After sanding, a primer must be applied. Urethane-alkyd paint is used on previously painted surfaces. When the new layer adheres well, you can safely paint the entire product. If the painting turns out uneven and unsightly, then all the applied color must be removed with a stripping solution.

Coniferous stairs, especially pine, must be freed of resin before the main work. For this suitable use A 25% technical acetone solution, which must be applied with a brush. Only after this the product is washed and dried.

If you need to apply varnish, the best option A sprayer will be used, but the work can be done with a wide brush.

Coloring of concrete products

Applying paint to the concrete surface helps not only make the staircase more attractive, but also protect it from negative factors. If the staircase is not ready yet, then you can add paint to the concrete solution to improve the characteristics of the future product. When you have to work with a finished product, you need to choose a paint to match the concrete. As an additive to the solution, you can use a pigment that is not afraid of moisture and sun. For best results, it is recommended to use white concrete.

If it is necessary to paint a finished staircase, then a special concrete paint is used, it can be:

• water;
• acrylic;
• polyurethane.

Before application, you need to sand the surface, prime it, choose a color for finished product and paint it with a wide roller.

For metal stairs

Before painting the stairs, it is important to treat them to remove any signs of rust, for which you can use an angle grinder with an attachment, sandpaper or solvent. The next step is to degrease the surface and coat it with a primer. In those areas that contained rust, you need to go over the primer especially well, and after waiting for it to dry completely, you can begin painting.

For coloring metal product it is necessary to use enamel or paint that has a significant degree of resistance to the phenomena environment and erasure. For a painted staircase, you can try applying a new coat over the old one, in case positive result, you can continue, but if the result is unsatisfactory, then the old layer must be completely removed.

How to choose paint?

To decide on the choice of paint, it is important to clearly understand for what purpose it is used. Compositions are for external and interior work. If you want to preserve the texture of the wood, the color of the dye should be as close as possible to the product. If there are unevenness on the surface, you can hide them using a composition with dense pigment. Different types paints are applied using appropriate means. Usually on the packaging of each paint and varnish there are instructions for use.

Alkyd enamel and acrylic paint are applied using a roller or brush. If work is carried out outdoors, then for the same options it is better to use a spray bottle. To work with stairs inside the house, use oil paints or environmentally friendly options with a natural base. After using them, the surface becomes no less wear-resistant and beautiful than after using more harmful analogues.

In order for the wood to retain its texture, it should not be primed. It is best in this case to use not paint, but varnish of a matte or glossy variety. You can use a transparent option or tint it, which can significantly affect appearance products. For interior work, it is important to choose paints or varnishes that dry as quickly as possible. For external work, you can take compounds with a smell, but they have better performance qualities.

For maximum effect, it is better to apply an additional protective layer that will protect the surface from abrasion.

Wooden structure: painting technology

In order to paint wooden steps with your own hands, you must follow a technology that has been tested by many generations. The principle of operation is to perform the following actions sequentially:

• Prepare the surface for upcoming painting. Using fine sandpaper, you need to sand the wood along the grain.
• Fill identified cracks and defects inside the steps and other parts of the stairs with wood putty.
• After the plaster has dried, clean the surface from dust and particles using a vacuum cleaner.
• The next step is a primer, which helps to saturate the wood and make better contact with the new coating.
• The processing continues by applying paint or varnish using the selected device.

Painting with a brush is the most popular, so it is worth considering it more carefully. You need to start with the areas that take up the most space: railings, steps, stringers. The direction of brush movement is from top to bottom to avoid drips. Dial a large number of There is no need to paint the tool, but you should hold it at an angle of 45 degrees.

In order for the product to have a finished look, it is painted two to six times, waiting until each layer is completely dry. In order for the paint to dry quickly, the temperature and humidity must be optimal.

Excessively hot or cold weather will cause cracks and poor performance.

Preparation

Before you start painting wooden stairs, you need to find out what type of wood it is made from. This point will play a key role in preparing the material for the process. Needles: cedar, pine, spruce have a high level of resin content, which will lead to poorer contact of the material with the paint. Hardwood trees do not have such features, so it is easier to work with them.

If the staircase is made of fresh wood, then it is important to understand that such material will absorb paint or varnish more actively due to the larger number of pores. When working with old wood necessary procedure There will be a surface primer, without which the new coating will not apply to the product.

An important step before painting is to putty the cracks, which helps to avoid paint or varnish leaking into them. If you have to work with transparent composition, then it is important to use putty to match the color of the stairs. Only after the putty has dried and the surface has been sanded can it be primed. For optimal results, it is better to do this process twice. As soon as the second layer has dried, you can paint the stairs.

Coloring

Before you start painting the steps to the second floor, it is important to prepare the paint itself. If it is thick, then applying it evenly will become problematic, and the result will be unsatisfactory. Preparation for painting begins with stirring the paint. The best result can be achieved using a spray gun, but it is also the most expensive, because you need to have the appropriate equipment. You need to paint with a brush without pressing hard along the line of the wood fibers. Upon completion of the first layer, you need to review the work and correct any flaws, if any, after which the paint drying stage begins. If the staircase is painted in one color, then after drying, a second layer is applied, and the finished product is expected to dry completely.

When a drawing is made on the steps using paint, a different color is applied to the main tone, for which a brush or a stencil can be used. For such drawings, water-based paint is often used, which requires varnishing after completely dry, otherwise the drawing will be erased very quickly.

If you need to do the job very quickly, then it is better to take nitrocellulose paint, which dries within half an hour. If you choose varnish instead of paint, then the process of working with it will vary slightly; waxing is added to sanding and priming, after which you can begin work. In the case of varnish, it is very important to choose the right brand, depending on the material on which it is applied and other characteristics. Possible tools- a brush, swab or spray gun, and for volumetric parts a spray gun or flute is used.

When the first coat of varnish is applied, the surface is sanded again with sandpaper until it is perfectly smooth. The second layer is applied only after removing dust and dirt from sanding.

Using quality compounds and the correct sequence of work, painting the stairs will not be a problem, and the result will delight you with quality and beauty.

In order to paint the stairs correctly, it is important to understand what is worth using and what is not. If you apply glossy enamel to the steps, they will become slippery, which is dangerous, especially if there are children or elderly people in the house. It is best to use matte or semi-matte varnish, which will not only decorate the staircase, but also help hide imperfections. The peculiarity of applying varnish is that the salts are applied in a different direction with each new coating, which ensures an optimal result.

When paint or varnish takes a long time to dry, and it is necessary to use a ladder, the painting can go through the step. When the first part has dried, you can do the second without stopping the active use of the product. When preparing to paint or varnish a staircase, it is important to clean not only the product itself, but also everything around it, so that dust does not settle on the treated surface, ruining its beauty.

To transform a private house and refresh the staircase leading to the second floor, you can paint it not with a single color paint or varnish, but use two colors for this. Whatever option is chosen, the main thing remains the quality and safety of the material.

• Combination different colors Not suitable for every home, but in a certain design, this type of staircase has a very interesting look. The choice of colors in this case can be very diverse, the main thing is that it fits into the overall concept of the room.

For a private home or cottage, there is no material more accessible and easy to process than construction wood. Almost any utility work cannot be done without the use of lumber, but sometimes it is easier to build a gazebo, benches with a table or wooden porch than to protect it from rain and sun. The entrance to the house is of special importance, so finding the material and processing method for the best way to paint a wooden porch always remains a small problem.

What does it mean to paint a porch correctly?

Usually the craftsmen who took on the construction of a wooden porch for a summer house or country house, they finish assembling the porch in a “dry” form, the problem of how to treat a wooden porch on the street and when to paint it is left to the discretion of the owners. This is understandable; good paint or varnish on a wooden surface takes a long time to dry, therefore, before treating a wooden porch with impregnation or paint and varnish material, you need to choose the right moment so that residents do not walk around and interfere with the process. It is best to paint the porch before leaving the dacha.

In order for the wooden porch structure to be beautiful and at the same time resistant to bad weather and sunlight, you must follow several rules:

• Before covering a wooden porch with any varnish or paint, it is necessary to treat the wood with an antiseptic and bleach. You can, of course, simply paint the porch with expensive paint containing stains. Experts advise performing the processing sequentially different compositions, and then just paint with the composition you like;
• The second condition is correct selection paint or varnish. Not all parts of a wooden porch are subject to the same conditions. It is best to paint the steps with varnish or paint, primarily resistant to wear and moisture. Railings and balusters are covered with material that is UV resistant and pleasant to the touch.

Advice! Before painting the porch, you need to carefully examine the quality of the wooden surface and, if possible, determine what type of wood the structure is made from.

The problem is that different breeds absorb paint and varnish base differently. Often carpenters and joiners make the mistake of assembling a wooden porch from whatever comes to hand, for example, pine, spruce, larch and even poplar. If such a porch stands in the sun for at least a month, the initially light, freshly sawn wooden surface will become pockmarked, with different shades of gray, yellow and white. Such a porch will just need to be painted with white oil paint and forgotten, but I would like to make it the natural color of the wood with a transparent, smooth varnish coating.

Therefore, after treatment with an antiseptic, it is imperative that the wooden parts of the porch are treated with bleach, which oxidizes terpene compounds on the surface of the wood. To increase the depth of penetration of the antiseptic, the wooden surface is wiped with a brush with bronze bristles, and after processing and thorough drying, it is sanded. It turns out white material, which can be treated with mahogany toner or simply painted with a good, durable varnish in chestnut or rosewood color.

Painting a wooden porch, photo, is carried out sequentially, starting with the lower supporting elements, posts and hidden niches, shelves, spacers and supports. Everything that is hidden from the rays of the sun must be painted first, before moisture from the soil penetrates into the wooden surface of the lower tier of the porch. The second step is to process the railings and balusters, and only after that can the boards of the upper porch platform, steps, and stringers be painted.

Choosing paint and varnish materials

The most common mistake when painting a porch is the incorrect selection of coating for the wooden surface of the steps. If you simply paint the porch and steps with one of the most accessible and inexpensive varnishes, for example, alkyd or acrylic, then after a few months of use a dark-colored path will form on the landing and stairs. The reason for the defect is very simple:

• Ordinary varnish is quickly wiped off by the soles of shoes, and the wooden surface is exposed;
• Sanded wood wears down to fibers, into which microscopic particles of soil and dust are packed.

For your information! To remove dark marks on a wooden surface, you will have to sand the steps and paint them with a new layer of varnish or paint.

After the third sanding, a depression will appear on the surface of the steps and platform of the wooden porch, which can only be painted and covered with a rubber mat, completely ruining the appearance of the nice porch.

Therefore, the steps and the upper platform must be painted with a wear-resistant material, preferably deck paint or varnish. It is quite difficult to buy it, but it is possible. If you don’t like the price, you can use regular polyurethane, acrylic-polyurethane or epoxy varnish for parquet.

Such paints are not afraid of water, and a properly constructed porch quickly gets rid of surface moisture, so there is practically no danger of wooden steps swelling. It is best to paint it with clear or tinted varnish to look like old walnut. In this case, it is easier to choose a cheaper varnish of a similar toner. You can paint the entire porch with epoxy or polyurethane varnish, but there is no particular point in such a solution; painting will be quite expensive.

Varnish and paint materials

For a wooden porch you can use four main types of varnishes and paints:

• Alkyd enamels;
• Oil paints;
• Polyurethane and acrylic varnishes.

Water-dispersed and water-based paints It's better not to use it. You can, of course, paint an old wooden porch with a bright color. facade paint, but it will not look very attractive, and the floorboards with steps will still have to be covered with a more resistant material.

You should not try to paint a wooden porch with nitro paint; this is the worst possible option. The coating dries quickly and is easy to apply, but the quality is very mediocre, especially since nitro paints quickly lose protective properties.

The oldest and most proven product for wooden surfaces is oil paint. good quality. The disadvantage of oil coatings is their low abrasion resistance and too long drying time. Even modified oil-urethane coatings are not highly durable and take a long time to dry; in addition, the range of colors of such paints leaves much to be desired. Oil paint can be used to paint the most important parts of a wooden porch, the subfloor and supports.

Acrylic or acrylic-urethane varnish is considered the most suitable for wooden porch parts. To provide reliable protection wood from moisture and solar ultraviolet radiation, you will need to paint it at least three times, with an interval of 6-7 hours. Qualitative acrylic lacquer is expensive, therefore, before painting a wooden porch, the surface is covered with an acrylic primer; in extreme cases, PVA is diluted in a ratio of 1:4 with water.

A thin film is formed on a sanded wooden surface, ensuring minimal penetration of the varnish into the thickness of the wood, and at the same time leveling the adhesion of the acrylic coating and the wood. If you paint wood with one varnish, the consumption of expensive material will at least double. The only drawback acrylic coatings The hardness of the paint layer is considered high. If you paint an insufficiently sanded wooden surface of a railing or fence rail, then dried splinters and risks, hard as glass, will be a serious problem for your hands.

One of the most popular and available materials for treating the porch is considered alkyd enamel or varnish. Most dacha owners prefer to paint the porch, fence and barn walls with one proven pentaphthalic PF-115. Exterior paint does a good job of protecting wood from moisture and heat, but the durability of the coating leaves much to be desired. Alkyd varnishes can be used to paint a newly built porch. If you paint with a second or third layer of old paint or oil, you will not get a normal quality of paint.

Non-varnish coatings for wooden porches

To protect wood structures, it is not necessary to use alkyd or expensive acrylic-polyurethane varnishes. The modern chemical industry produces a fairly large number of specialized coatings. For example, specialized wax-based gels. You can paint it once and forget it for ten years. The only drawback is the rather high labor intensity of coating application. If alkyd varnish you can paint a porch in two hours of work; wax mastics and gels require mechanical polishing of the texture. The result is a very beautiful and durable semi-gloss finish. If a wooden porch is built from wood with a beautiful grain texture, there is no point in losing the natural beauty and trying to paint the wood with oil paint; it is better to use gel or impregnation.

The second most popular material for processing wooden buildings on the street, the floors of terraces and verandas are considered oil impregnations. The simplest wooden porch structures can be painted with natural drying oil; it is better not to use petroleum-polymer grades. Drying oil dries to a hard coating for at least a week; the material dries touch-free in two days.

If the porch is poorly located, with strong shading, then it is best to choose a proprietary oil impregnation from Tikkurila. If you paint the wood according to all the rules described on the can, protection from constant moisture is guaranteed one hundred percent. In addition, oil impregnations surprisingly clearly reveal the natural beauty of wood fibers.

There is absolutely no point in trying to paint a wooden porch with used machine oil:

• Firstly, the risk of ignition of wooden structures increases sharply;
• Secondly, machine oil, unlike natural drying oils and branded impregnations, does not dry out, which means that all the garbage and dust from the street will constantly stick to the wooden surface;
• Thirdly, even if you paint sanded and etched wood, the surface color is far from the most attractive, dirty brown.

In addition, in autumn and winter, when a large amount of water gets on the steps, the oiled surface becomes quite slippery and dangerous.

Conclusion

One of the criteria for selecting a material to paint a porch or wooden terrace, the quality of the varnish or paint must remain. For example, there is a large amount of yacht varnish on sale, which is advertised under the guise of deck varnish, as the best way to paint wooden structures outdoors. Real deck varnish has no shine and is almost completely transparent or tinted gray.

To give a wooden staircase a presentable appearance, it is processed and various coatings are used. Varnish is the most popular finishing material. Before painting a pine or oak staircase in a house, it is necessary to prepare the structure for coating.

This material is a solution that, when applied, forms a film on the surface of wood. If you have no experience working with varnish, then a completely natural question arises: how to choose the right paint for a wooden staircase?

There are several types:

• alcohol-based resin solutions;
• nitrocellulose;
• formaldehyde;
• alkyd;
• acrylic;
• based on organic solvents.

Alcohol-based varnishes have important positive qualities - the ability to dry quickly and high strength. They are very easy to apply, but have low moisture resistance. Nitrocellulose, on the contrary, is resistant to moisture. They consist of a mixture of plasticizer, colloxylin and resin.

If the stairs are coated with formaldehyde varnish, the structure will become more resistant to wear. The resins included in the composition improve the adhesion of the varnish to the wood. The only drawback is toxicity and a characteristic odor that is difficult to remove.

Alkyd varnish penetrates very deeply into the wood, but despite this, it is not durable. They are quickly subject to wear and after some time the surface of the stairs will lose its aesthetic appearance. More often this material is used to cover rarely used products and elements.
However, alkyd-urethane varnish is suitable for painting DIY stairs outdoors. The structure covered with this material is less slippery, which reduces the risk of injury in winter.

Water-based varnish is well suited for covering stair surfaces, especially if it consists of 2 components. If a solvent is used as a base, then this paintwork is one of the most reliable and durable.

It is important to understand that depending on the type of wood and the chosen coating, the result will vary. For example, if the staircase structure is made of coniferous tree– pine, spruce and others, then it is better to treat it with opaque varnish. The secret to the unsightly appearance of such wood lies in its higher resin content.

Advice!

If larch or other tree species are chosen as the material, then transparent painting can be used, which will highlight the natural texture.

Which varnish to choose.

Types of varnishing

Among all paint and varnish materials, there are 2 main ones: transparent and opaque. Experts recommend using transparent varnish if the wood is free of any defects. Most often, wood species are chosen that have a characteristic pattern:

If there are minor defects, but the wood is otherwise excellent, you can coat it with a primer to hide them. Before application, you should make sure that the surface is clean and dry so that the finishing is done as efficiently as possible.

If the defects are large and cannot be hidden, for example, in pine, then you need to cover it with an opaque varnish. Typically a second coat is applied on top of the first to achieve the desired effect. Do not apply varnish if the wood has been covered with another material.

First of all, you should clean the surface of previous varnish coatings, dirt or nails, apply several layers of primer with a brush or spray, and only then can you proceed to the finishing stage.

Application instructions

Before starting work, you need to wear safety glasses, gloves and a respirator. Finishing should be done in a well-ventilated area. Paint and varnish coatings have varying degrees of toxicity and regardless of what material the stairs are processed with, it is better to play it safe and protect yourself and your health.

To cover the stairs with paint and varnish material you will need:

• turpentine,
• tassels,
• wire brush or sanding tool.

Finishing liquid formulations should be done using brushes with natural bristles, and thick brushes with round bristles.

First of all, the surface of the wooden staircase is cleaned of previous coating, dirt, dust, and grease. This procedure must be done carefully; the evenness of the coating depends on it.

If you are working with liquid compounds, the bristles should be 2 times longer than the diameter of the brush. If the choice fell on thick compositions, then the pile, on the contrary, should be shorter. The brush must be dipped in varnish and then cleaned with turpentine. Further actions follow very simple instructions.

If there are any defects, finishing should be done only after priming. The varnish must be thoroughly mixed so that there are no formations. To achieve the best result, you need to hold the brush at a right angle.

Otherwise, the layer will be applied unevenly, which may affect the final result. The structures must be covered with wide strips over the entire surface, after which you should go over again, smoothing out the unevenness.

High-quality brushes are distinguished by reliable fastening of the bristles, but nothing can be guaranteed 100%. To avoid any unpleasant surprises after drying, it is better to check the wooden stairs for lint. It is also worth stirring the paint and varnish material not only before starting work, but also periodically on time.

Lacquer coating of stairs.

Varnishing balusters and staircase posts. Finishing the inside will be much easier and faster if you disassemble the stairs in advance. Each part can be coated in comfortable conditions

, in addition, there will be access to all corners.

Lacquer coating of steps in disassembled condition. Before starting work, it is recommended to degrease all parts with a special impregnation. For It is better to use only reliable and proven varieties of varnish. They are distinguished by their characteristic thickness, increased strength, spread significantly less, and are very convenient to use. The other side of the coin is that such paints and varnishes are significantly more expensive and are not so easy to find. But, if you think about it, it’s better to buy a really high-quality varnish that will last a long time. If you couldn’t find it or the funds don’t allow it, you can use a good parquet composition.

Acrylic paint and varnish coating is inferior in its properties to a 2-component polyurethane composition made on a solvent basis. It is worth understanding that the staircase is a structure that is used quite intensively. Therefore, it is better to opt for a semi-matte finish. This is due to the fact that it leaves the least traces.

To darken the shade of wood, it is better to use stain rather than colored varnish. The stain is absorbed into the wood to a depth of several millimeters. This means that even if the wood wears out and wears out, it will not change its color. To slow down this process and add strength to the coating, it is necessary to apply an additional layer of transparent paint and varnish material, which is the final stage.

When arranging our home, each of us tries to make it as comfortable and cozy as possible for our family. When planning the premises, each decorative element is carefully selected so that it harmoniously combines with the style of the room. A beautiful wooden staircase has always been and remains an elegant and spectacular addition to any interior. However, although a tree is one of the best materials for the manufacture of stairs, it is necessary to cover it with paint or varnish in order to preserve the beautiful appearance, as well as the performance properties of the material, longer.

Painting a wooden staircase is a fairly simple process, but to achieve the best result, you must follow some processing rules. About how to paint a wooden staircase in a house to the second floor and what color to repaint it, how to do it correctly, is described in detail in our article.

How to paint a wooden staircase in a country house? Paint selection criteria

Before you start purchasing a dye, you should think carefully about what color it should be and what effect you want to get. The choice of product and the technology for applying it to the surface directly depend on this.

When purchasing paint, pay attention to the following criteria:

• If you do not want to paint over the wood structure and want to leave it visible, the surface should be coated with glossy or matte varnish. In this case, paint is not used.
• Before applying the product to the surface of the steps, there is no need to treat them with a primer. Give preference to compositions that allow the material to “breathe”.
• Painting the steps of a wooden staircase indoors is done with quick-drying compounds that do not have a sharp odor that takes a long time to dissipate.

Important! Before purchasing a paint and varnish product, read the quality certificate of the selected product.

• To ensure that the structure retains its shine longer and the coating looks like new for a long time, choose products that have increased abrasion resistance and high strength.

Important! In this case, additional protective properties against fungus, dust and rot will not be superfluous.

What is the best way to paint a wooden staircase in a house? Types of paints

Construction stores, as well as paint and varnish departments, have a wide range of solutions. In order to choose a suitable paint and varnish product and achieve the desired effect, you need to have an idea of ​​the composition of the product. Paints for treating wooden surfaces have different bases.

The staircase can be installed both inside the house and outside. In this case, there are differences in the choice of what to paint the stairs with. For interior decoration The following compositions are used:

1. Paints.
2. Lucky.
3. Wood stains and impregnations.

Important! Painting wooden staircase railings can be done using several types of paints and varnishes. For example, a transparent varnish can be applied to the surface of the board over the base layer, which will create additional protection for the coating from scratches and abrasions.

Let's look at the most popular solution options to decide what to paint the wooden staircase in a house to the second floor.

Alkyd paints:

• The dye dries quite quickly.
• The composition includes antiseptics, which additionally protect the wood from pests and the formation of fungus and mold.
• Non-toxic for indoor use and does not harm the human body.
• A special layer prevents mechanical damage on the surface of the steps.
• Affordable product prices and a wide range of colors.

Acrylic paints:

• Thanks to their composition, they dry quickly on the surface and do not have a strong unpleasant odor.
• High wear resistance of paint.
• During operation, it does not fade or lose its original color.
• The products do not contain harmful substances.
• Wood treated with this type of paint is able to “breathe”.
• Reasonable price and variety of colors.

Oil paints:

• The main advantage of this product is its reasonable cost.
• Economical consumption of raw materials during surface treatment.
• When applied to wood, it completely covers the structure. natural boards. As a result, the material “does not breathe.”
• It wears off quite quickly during use and the paintwork is easily damaged.

Important! The disadvantages of this option include a strong odor and long drying time.

Enamel paints:

• A suitable option for interior wood finishing. It is a high quality, quick-drying paint.
• The absence of toxins and harmful substances in the composition makes it popular among consumers.
• Has high protective properties.
• Affordable price, wide range of shades.

Important! Enamel paints should be applied in a dry, well-ventilated area with a minimum level of moisture.

Varnish

The varnish is not used for application to stairs installed outside the house; it does not have frost-resistant properties. It is suitable for processing structures inside the house and has the following features:

• Easy to apply and dries fairly quickly.
• Additionally, it emphasizes the structure of the wood and adds shine to the surface.
• To treat stairs, it is better to choose an alcohol-based product.

Important! A special varnish for treating yacht decks, the so-called “yacht” varnish, is not suitable for covering steps indoors. It contains toxic substances, takes a long time to dry, and has a pungent odor before and after drying.

Stain:

• This product not only gives the wood a tint, but also additionally has bio and fire retardant properties.
• For finishing, wax or oil-based raw materials are used.
• When finishing the staircase, be sure to use polish - it will provide wear resistance and add additional shine to the surface.

Important! The best way For processing the steps of a wooden staircase, craftsmen recommend alkyd paints. They give the best coloring results and retain color fastness for a long time.

How to paint a staircase?

The staircase leading to the second floor is one of the most important elements interior design Houses. From her external state and the method of finishing depends on the consistency of the style and color of the entire room. To ensure that the staircase retains its presentable appearance for a long time and you do not have to paint it after a short period of time, use simple tips on how to paint a wooden staircase:

• If your staircase is completely ready for painting, but has not yet been assembled, it is better to paint each part separately.

Important! Painting the staircase in disassembled form makes it possible to paint steps and railings in hard-to-reach places.

• If you need to paint an already installed wooden ladder, paint the steps one at a time, and after complete drying, paint the rest. This way, you will have the opportunity to use it while the paint dries.

Important! Treatment with paint and varnish products in one step is possible in the case of monochromatic painting of staircase elements.

• Painting begins from the top step. If there is an emergency exit from the second floor, painting can be started from the bottom.

Important! The final strokes should be made strictly along the structure of the wood. To ensure the paint is completely dry, add approximately another 5 hours to the manufacturer's recommended drying time.

Painting a wooden pine staircase

A staircase made of pine differs from products made from other types of wood in that before painting it requires additional processing, or rather, the product must be deresined.

A number of manipulations should be carried out for the following reasons:

• The resin that comes out of the wood creates a film on the surface. Because of it, the paint layer does not penetrate into the fibers, which can affect the condition of the staircase during operation.
• The areas where the resin is released darken over time and look unsightly.
• A resinous mark on the surface is difficult to cover with paint. Varnish and other products apply unevenly, and the painting results are of poor quality.

Resin removal of wood

For these works you will need all kinds of solvents.

Important! For pine it is better to use a 25% solution of technical acetone.

How to proceed:

1. Apply the product to the surface of steps and railings with a brush.
2. After treatment, wipe the surface with warm water.
3. Leave until the product is completely dry.

Important! Areas that are too resinous must be cut out, and the cleaned recesses must be treated with putty.

After the procedure, the wood is ready for painting.

How to paint a pine staircase?

• Enamel dyes are considered the best option for processing a flight of stairs made of pine.
• In diluted form, when applied to wood, the structure of the wood species will remain visible.
• If an undiluted mixture is used, the paint will completely hide the structure.
• Before applying paint to the surface, the stairs must be cleared of dust and debris.
• Alkyd paints are easy to apply and dry quickly.
• Pigmented dyes will perfectly hide defects and chips on the steps.
• Urethane - alkyd liquids are suitable for application to boards that have previously been painted.

Important! To add extra shine, you can choose a polish to match the wood in the paint department.

Wooden staircase painting technology

To paint flight of stairs from a variety of wood species, you can contact a specialized company. But be prepared for the fact that professional painting services will cost you a pretty penny. If you want to process the stairs economically for family budget, this procedure is easy to do with your own hands.

How to paint the stairs to the second floor? Sequencing:

1. First and important stage Before applying varnish or other product, the surface is prepared. Remove dust, dirt and other debris from steps and railings.
2. Fill visible chips and cracks with putty. If the wood is too dense or old, treat it with a primer.

Important! Without this treatment, the paint on the surface will soon swell or peel off.

1. Leave the treated ladder to dry completely, then go over it with sandpaper, smoothing out all the irregularities.
2. Thoroughly sand the board again, only then can you apply paint.
3. Remove any remaining dust from the steps.

Important! Even the smallest particles on even wood will be noticeable under a layer of paint.

1. Prime the flight of stairs in two approaches, 24 hours apart.

Important! If you are processing wooden product varnish, no need to prime it.

1. After the primer has completely dried, start painting.
2. Before varnishing wood, the dye must be thoroughly shaken or diluted.

Important! Read the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging of the purchased product.

1. During treatment with the coloring composition, the air in the room should not be too dry, but not humid either.
2. The dye can be applied with a roller, brush, spray or sprayer.

Important! During the painting process, make sure that the paint does not drip and harden.

1. To achieve a high-quality color, you need to apply varnish from 3 to 5 layers. Each subsequent layer is applied after the previous one has completely dried.
2. The ladder should dry in a room with moderate humidity, otherwise cracks may form.
3. Apply topcoat to additional protection steps from abrasion.

• When thinking about how to paint a wooden staircase in a house to the second floor, as well as choosing a color scheme for finishing, do not forget to take into account general style the room in which it is installed.
• To create comfort and harmonious combination the staircase must match color scheme premises.
• To ensure that the installed staircase beautifully complements the interior of the room, paint it in a color that will differ from the shade on the walls and floor.
• The shade of paint for treating steps can completely match the color of the wood or have a bright, rich color.
• The most common coloring of wood is single-color, but painting stairs in two colors is often used to create an original finish.
• If the staircase is painted in several colors, coat the wooden parts before assembling the product.
• You can give a dark shade to the railings or steps by mixing the impregnation with finishing coat. In this case, the product will penetrate inside the fibers faster, and the color will last longer on the surface.
• To lighten an area of ​​wood, use translucent glazing agents that contain light coloring pigments.

Video material

A wooden staircase is a decorative element that correct processing and design can become the highlight of the room. Don't be afraid to experiment and get creative when choosing shades. Don't think about what to paint wooden structure difficult and almost impossible without the help of a specialist. Tips regarding the procedure and recommendations for choosing paint, described in our article, will help you decorate your staircase with a unique, exclusive design.

At first glance, painting the stairs is not difficult at all - just pick up a brush and paint. But in order for the structure to serve as an interior decoration and remain beautiful for as long as possible, it is necessary to choose the coating wisely and apply it correctly. Therefore, next we want to tell you how to paint a pine staircase in a house, and how to do it correctly.

All existing paints that can be used for stairs are divided into two types:

1. Covering- cover the wood with an opaque film of a certain color, as a result of which its natural pattern is hidden;

1. Toning- these coatings preserve the wood grain, but at the same time give the wood a certain color.

It must be said that absolutely transparent coatings are also used, i.e. varnishes. Of course, our task is to paint the stairs, not varnish them. But, varnishes are often applied over paint, which helps protect it from external influences and give it a deeper color.

Note! In some cases, the use of varnish is simply necessary, for example, if the stairs are covered with stain.

Selecting covering paints based on composition

First of all, we note that pine does not have any features that greatly distinguish it from other types of wood. Therefore, when choosing what to paint a pine staircase with, you can consider all existing wood paints as an option.

The most common and suitable for our purposes are the following compositions:

• Alkyd and alkyd-urethane;
• Polyurethane;
• Water-dispersed;
• Oily.

Alkyd and alkyd-urethane

These paints are made on the basis of alkyd resins. Alkyd-urethane coatings also contain polyurethane resins, which, according to manufacturers of paints and varnishes (hereinafter referred to as paintwork materials), improve the basic qualities of paint.

True, in practice, the properties of the coating depend more on the quality of the alkyd paint, and not on the presence or absence of polyurethane resins in its composition. In other words, if you buy a good, expensive alkyd paint from a reputable manufacturer, it will be better than a cheap alkyd-urethane paint.

Note! All alkyd paints and varnishes contain organic solvents, as a result of which they have a pungent and toxic odor. Of course, after drying, this smell disappears.

The following points can be highlighted from the features of these compositions:

• They fit well on the surface and form an even glossy or matte film;
• They have a rich color;
• Resistant to moisture, detergents and abrasion. Therefore, they can be used for painting steps and landings.

One of the disadvantages is that over time, these compounds fade in the sun and begin to crack. But, as we have already said, a lot depends on the quality of the coating. Therefore, if you do not save, the coating will last a long time.

In general, we can say that most often pine stairs are painted with these paints. Therefore, if you do not have any special requirements for paintwork materials, for example, preserving the pattern of a tree, then you can stop there.

Polyurethane

If you are looking for something to paint the staircase in a pine house so that you can forget about this procedure for many years, use polyurethane paint. It is a two-component paintwork material, therefore it is classified as a professional coating.

Among the advantages of polyurethane paints, the following points can be highlighted:

• Resistance to mechanical stress, including abrasion;
• UV resistance;
• Excellent adhesion;
• Durability;
• Fits well on the surface, forming an even film;
• Has a rich color.

The disadvantages include the rather high price. In addition, as we have already said, the coating is two-component, i.e. Before use, the paint components must be mixed in certain proportions, so it is not as convenient to use as ready-made one-component compositions.

Water-dispersed

These paints and varnishes are made on the basis of acrylate resins and their modifications. The most main feature of these coatings is that they do not contain organic solvents, unlike all of the above analogues. These coatings are an aqueous dispersion.

In other words, undissolved polymer particles form a suspension in water. After paint is applied to the surface, the water evaporates and the acrylate resins polymerize and form a film on the surface, which can be either water-soluble or water-resistant, depending on the type of paint.

Advice! For the stairs, it is necessary to use waterproof paint, since the structure will often be subjected to wet cleaning.

The following points can be highlighted from the features of these coatings:

• They form a thin film on the surface, as a result of which they can preserve the texture of the wood, even if it is poorly expressed, not to mention brushing;
• Dries quickly. As soon as the water evaporates, the coating immediately polymerizes;
• Has no smell.

Water-dispersion coatings also have disadvantages:

1. Instability to abrasion;
2. High cost, especially for high-quality waterproof paints.

Therefore, water-dispersed compositions are not very suitable for painting steps and landings. Of course, you can paint with them, but you will have to renew the coating somewhat more often than when using other analogues described above.

Oily

These paints have recently been rarely used, since their properties are significantly inferior to more modern coatings, which we have already talked about. Visually they resemble alkyd paints, but are inferior in durability.

Their main advantage is their low cost. Therefore, if you want to restore the staircase with your own hands minimal costs, for example, at the dacha, you can use oil paint.

Choosing tinting paints

Tinting paints can be divided into two types:

1. Impregnations;
2. Azure.

Impregnations

Impregnations include stains and other compounds that, unlike paints, do not form a film on the surface, but are absorbed into the structure of the wood, coloring the fibers.

According to the method of application of impregnation, it can be divided into two types:

• Finishing- do not require additional coverage. These include all kinds of formulations based on wax and oil;
• Requiring additional coverage- a transparent varnish is usually applied on top of such impregnations. These compositions include stains.

Separately, it should be said about modern stains, which allow you to reliably imitate various types of wood. With their help, you can turn pine into mahogany or, for example, bleached oak.

Lazuri

Lazuli, or glaze paints, are a composition based on varnish and pigments. In other words, these are translucent paints.

Since these coatings have the same composition as covering paints, they also have the same properties. Therefore, there is nothing more to say about them.

Lucky

Regarding the choice of transparent coatings, optimal solution is parquet varnish. It is resistant to abrasion and is not afraid of washing and exposure to sunlight.

You can also use yacht varnish. Unlike parquet, it can be used both indoors and outdoors.

In other words, the varnish withstands weathering well and low temperature. Therefore, for processing stairs in country houses that are visited seasonally or from time to time, it is even more preferable than its parquet counterpart.

Painting technology

So, we figured out the types of paintwork materials. Now let's look at how to properly paint a pine staircase. After all, if you carry out this procedure in violation of technology, even the most expensive and high-quality paint will not give the desired result.

As we have already said, pine does not have any special features in terms of applying paint and varnish. Therefore, the work is carried out in the same way as painting a staircase made of larch, spruce, oak or any other species.

It includes several stages:

• Preparation of work equipment;
• Preparing the stairs;
• Painting.

Preparation of work equipment

In addition to the paint itself, you need to prepare the following materials:

• Wood putty;
• Masking tape;
• Plastic film or newspapers;
• Wash.

Note! If you have a hair dryer, you won't need to wash it off.

You will also need some tools:

• Paint brush and roller;
• Roller tray;
• Putty knife;
• Sandpaper;
• Sander;
• Vacuum cleaner.

Preparing the stairs

Before you paint a pine staircase, you need to prepare it. Please note that the quality of painting depends on preparation, so treat this stage responsibly.

Preparation involves doing the following:

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	Cover the floor around the stairs with film or paper.
	Seal the places where the stairs meet the wall masking tape so as not to stain the walls during work.
	If you are going to paint a staircase that has already been used, it is probably covered with old varnish or paint. It is advisable to remove this coating completely. Erasing it with sandpaper is very difficult and takes a long time, so it’s better to use: construction hairdryer; sander; wash.
	A hairdryer allows you to heat the coating and then easily remove it with a spatula. The remover is applied to the surface for a while and dissolves the old paint, after which it is also removed with a spatula. Note! The remover is a toxic acid, so take precautions when working with it.
	If you are sure that old paint holds securely on the base and will not begin to peel off in the near future, just rub it with sandpaper until a matte surface appears.
	All cracks on the surface of the product, as well as gaps between parts and chips must be filled with putty. Apply the composition with a narrow spatula and level the surface. After the putty has hardened, do not forget to clean it with the same spatula or sandpaper with fine abrasive. Advice! If you plan to paint the stairs with a translucent composition, match the putty to the color of the paint. Otherwise, the putty area will be obvious.
	Finishing preparatory work be sure to vacuum all surfaces of the stairs, as dust and small debris can undo all the work done.

Advice! Upon completion of the preparatory work, try to immediately begin painting so that the surface does not have time to become covered with dust.

Painting

Instructions for painting stairs are as follows:

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	Work should begin with the preparation of paintwork materials. Paint that is too thick must be diluted with a solvent, which is selected individually for the type of paint, for example, water-dispersed paints are diluted with clean water. Then the composition must be thoroughly mixed. To give the coating a certain color or shade, add color to it. Keep in mind that not all paints can be tinted. Manufacturers usually report this possibility on the packaging. The color, like the solvent, is selected individually. Pour a small amount of the finished paint into a flat container. Preparing the varnish is done in exactly the same way.
	Start painting with the fences. Most often, clear varnish is used for railings. Apply it with a brush in a thin, even layer. Then wait until it dries completely and repeat the procedure again.
	Once the railings are painted, proceed to the remaining surfaces of the stairs. Paint the structure from top to bottom. Start by painting large areas using a roller. Dip the tool into the paint and squeeze lightly so that the paint does not drip. Then roll the roller over the surface.
	Treat hard-to-reach areas with a paint brush. Paint the entire staircase in this manner. After the coating has hardened, repeat the procedure at least one more time. If you are using water-dispersion paint, it is advisable to apply it in three layers.

It must be said that the technique of applying impregnation is somewhat different from conventional painting, since the composition is not just applied, but rubbed into the surface. Therefore, when applying it, you need to make multiple circular and longitudinal movements. When painting normally, you should try, on the contrary, not to run the tool twice over the painted surface.

Conclusion

That's all we wanted to tell you about how to paint a pine staircase with your own hands, and how to do it correctly so that the result, as they say, is “pleasant to the eye.” Finally, be sure to watch the video in this article and thereby consolidate the information received.