Painted Staircase: Ideas For A Successful Staircase Renovation

“A story told shortens the climb. Have you heard this proverb? If your wooden staircase is already worn out and you are considering renovating it, Deavita will help you find inspiration. Make your painted staircase tell a story and make the climb more enjoyable. In this article, we are going to give you a lot of examples of painted stairs to revamp the passageway that has lost its charm. Take inspiration from our photo gallery, discover the immense potential of your staircase and breathe new life into it.

Painted staircase: a solution to transform the worn staircase into a decorative masterpiece

The staircase in a house is a place of passage, the daily use of which leaves its imprints, and therefore, the need for renovation becomes essential. Our editorial staff realizes the cost of home renovations, however small they may be. For this reason, we offer you a simple and creative way to give a new shine to the staircase without wasting a fortune, while keeping the wood siding! In addition, the transformation of the old and tired staircase into a decorative element, will change the whole atmosphere in your home.

If you believe that the staircase is only a means of climbing from one floor to another, you are underestimating the stairwell and you are missing the opportunity to impress your visitors. In many homes this is the first thing you see when you walk in, so why not take this opportunity? Let's take a look at the ideas we've sifted through to inspire you. On the color side, we start with the great classics: white, black and gray.

What color to invite to refresh the banal stairwell?

White has always been considered a neutral color. In many houses, this hue prevails on the walls, ceilings and even on the stairs. For dark and narrow spaces, a staircase painted white is understandable. But in other cases, it is almost impossible to settle for just one shade, knowing that white practically blends with all the other colors in the palette, without any exceptions. Take advantage of its versatility to create a contrast!

Create a contrast to highlight the strengths of your staircase

What is the first color that comes to your mind when it comes to two-tone stairs? White and… black, of course! Black is obvious to bring character to a white staircase. The timeless alliance that adapts to each type of interior! Simple, yet elegant combination.

The modern staircase risers with minimalist design in the following photo are painted black, which creates the illusion that the steps are floating in the air. Remarkable!

If the black is too strong and intense for your taste, you can opt for the gray, in its light or dark variant, which adds both chic and sobriety to the stairwell. So if you want to create a more traditional atmosphere, go for gray. In a monochrome decor in Scandinavian style for example, a staircase painted in anthracite gray will be perfectly highlighted.

An alternative to the staircase painted entirely in gray is the trompe l'oeil gray carpet on white steps.

The owner of this staircase added a touch of personalization to his gray staircase by writing a motivating and original proverb: “There is no elevator to achieve success, you have to take the stairs”. At the end of a long and tiring day at work, you often need motivation, don't you? Motivational messages on the stairs have become very popular in recent years. Find the phrase that gives you motivation and make your painted staircase unique and personalized. It is like tattooing the skin, only you are the one who knows the meaning and effect on you of the message which is dear to your heart.

We transformed the next staircase into a real library. Its owner has written the titles of his favorite novels on the steps.

A lot of people don't like spiral staircases. But this rainbow-painted staircase is magnificent - the antithesis of an innocuous staircase.

A fascinating design in joyful and optimistic neon colors to bring pep to everyday life

No need to take anti-lodging precautions! What do you think of this concrete staircase painted with the effect of a bin poured in orange paint? If you are wondering how this discovery was made, remember the observation that "mistakes are the doors of discovery". Whatever the case, it's very original, we admit it!

Do you count the steps of the stairs as you take them? Do you find that weird? No, it's not obsessive-compulsive disorder! Others count sheep before falling asleep! In this specific case, there is no need to count these steps. We already did.

Gradient is a painting technique with which you are able to work wonders by energizing the steps of your staircase with leftover paint cans and mixtures of colors. The staircase will become chic or eccentric thanks to the gradation of a color or by choosing a few shades that harmonize with each other, to paint one or two steps in each of these tones.

Invite the sun into the stairwell! The canary yellow hue creates a very strong contrast with the light gray walls. The Scandinavian style does not denounce the contrasts. It is even recommended to look for it to avoid the impression that you are in a hospital room.

An alternative to the staircase painted in yellow can be any other trendy color, such as duck blue or taupe for example.

Want to see life in pink every day? So, get down to repainting your stairs pink. Here are two ideas for you. With or without polka dots, the color pink is synonymous with femininity and positivism.

Two variations for real artists who have the courage to create masterpieces on the steps of their stairs.

How to paint a wooden staircase?

Painting your staircase is not a difficult job. There are of course a few essential steps to follow. Start with the choice of color and a lacquer that resists wear. Next, cover the walls to protect them, as well as the items that are near the stairs. Then remove the old layers of paint using a stripper and a paint scraper, this is very important!

After removing the paint, you can sand the stairs in the direction of the rib. It takes time, but this step is mandatory if you want to get a good result in the end. You will need a P100 grit emery paper. With that done, you can start painting the stairs. Add a coat of lacquer at the end to ensure the durability of the paint. That's it that's all ! We have revealed all the secrets of the painted staircase. A little energy, a lot of creativity and voila!