Textured Paint for Stairs

Tools:

paint tray
paint roller
stir stick
orbital sander with 80-grit sanding pads
scrubbers
clean work towel
dust mask
plastic gloves
polyurethane floor enamel
all-purpose cleaner
paint thinner
non-slip additive

1. Clean stairs with all-purpose cleaner and a brush, then rinse thoroughly. Dry the stairs with a clean towel (figure A).

2. Once the stairs are clean and dry rough up the surface with an orbital sander using 80-grit paper (figure B). This is an important step since the paint will adhere better to a rough surface.

3. Wipe stairs down with a clean towel moistened with paint thinner to remove any residual dust.

4. Mix a non-slip additive into exterior floor enamel and blend thoroughly with a stir stick (figure C).

5. Pour paint mixture into a paint tray and apply with a roller to create a textured surface (figure D).

6. Allow the paint to dry at least 24 hours before using the steps.