What Are The Benefits Of Pre-Primed Staircases?

At Central Joinery Group we can supply all our components in white-primed softwood if required, saving you time, money, and effort. No waiting all day for the primer to dry, as this unpleasant job has already been done for you – just add two coats of good quality gloss or semi-gloss paint for a premium look that will not cost the earth.

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Painting is an opportunity to add a personal touch to your bespoke staircase. Many people decorate only certain parts of the stairs, such as the spindles and newels, and choose a natural timber handrail and newel caps for contrast. Another popular approach is to use wood stain for the treads and handrail and paint everything else white. Alternatively, you might decide to decorate the whole lot for maximum effect.

When it comes to colour, almost all homeowners choose white or cream paint, but there is nothing to stop you using any other shade.

If you want to make a feature out of the stair carpet, or the treads, try painting all the surrounding trim in an identical colour, so that the steps stand out in contrast; or match up the colour of the handrail and treads for a neatly cohesive look.