When you get the chance to paint a wooden staircase, it’s hard not to.
There are so many different types of stairs that it’s impossible to know exactly which is which, so here are a few things to consider when you’re trying to paint the stairs you just finished.1.
What’s the height?
Most stairs will need to be at least 10 feet tall to look convincing, but some stairs are better suited for smaller rooms.
If you’re painting them with a wood planter, a wooden stairway is likely to have the most height and width.
If it’s a concrete stair, the height of the planter will likely be the minimum needed to achieve the desired effect.2.
What is the height and how do you measure it?
Height is the highest point on the surface of the wood.
For a standard, 2-inch wooden planter that’s 6 inches wide, a 4-foot-tall wooden staircase is only 2 feet wide.3.
How do you set it up?
Depending on the materials used, the wood may need to rest on a piece of metal, or be made of something else.
If the wood is concrete, it will need some kind of support.
If that support is made of wood, it might need to have some kind in place.
If your staircase needs to be painted on the floor, you might have to add some kind that will support the weight of the stairs.4.
How does it look?
If you want to paint them on the inside, it should look like this.5.
How big can I make it?
A 1-inch-wide, 4-inch by 8-inch wood staircase can be 6 feet long and 20 feet wide if you paint it from the bottom up.6.
How long will it take to finish?
It will take a minimum of three days to complete.7.
What should I expect?
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