How Do You Paint Old Basement Wooden Stairs?
Painting your old wooden basement stairs will take away that old dingy look when you enter your basement. Once you paint them you will wonder what took you so long because they will look so good. The entire project should take about an hour. Clean your stairs to remove loose dirt and grime. Scrub them well with soap and water. Allow them to dry overnight before painting. Stir the paint well. Begin painting at the top of the stairs and work your way to the bottom. Paint every other step so that you have a way to get back up the stairs. Allow the stairs to dry overnight. Stir the paint well. Once again, begin painting at the top of the stairs and work your way to the bottom. Paint every other step (beginning with the unpainted step first) and work your way to the bottom of the stairs. Allow the stairs to dry overnight. Examine the staircase to determine if the steps need a second coat. If they do, follow the previous procedure. Paint the sides or stair runner. This can be painted for the
