Hello, we would like a fully white-painted (straight-run) stringer staircase and have already received proposals from the general contractor (GC) and staircase manufacturer.
The GC's standard includes a beech bolt staircase.
The staircase manufacturer’s suggestion is to use ash wood and then paint it completely white, noting that the steps may be prone to scratches.
I have an appointment with the GC in about two weeks and will discuss this topic further then, but what are your experiences? Is it so sensitive that it requires restoration every few years, or is it not that bad? The staircase would come from a reputable local staircase manufacturer with very good reviews, so it is definitely not low quality. Any kind of protective coating on the steps would probably affect the appearance negatively.
If the concerns are too high, we would probably switch to oak steps and leave them unpainted. Visually, however, we prefer a fully white-painted stringer staircase.
The GC's standard includes a beech bolt staircase.
The staircase manufacturer’s suggestion is to use ash wood and then paint it completely white, noting that the steps may be prone to scratches.
I have an appointment with the GC in about two weeks and will discuss this topic further then, but what are your experiences? Is it so sensitive that it requires restoration every few years, or is it not that bad? The staircase would come from a reputable local staircase manufacturer with very good reviews, so it is definitely not low quality. Any kind of protective coating on the steps would probably affect the appearance negatively.
If the concerns are too high, we would probably switch to oak steps and leave them unpainted. Visually, however, we prefer a fully white-painted stringer staircase.
H
hampshire28 Nov 2020 22:10After 17 years of use, the Kenngott staircase in our terraced house had a few scratches, none of them serious. Children grew up, dogs used the stairs – everything was fine. By the way, with white surfaces, it is also possible to repaint the treads after a few years. It’s not a difficult task.
Similar topics