ᐅ Paint the steel staircase yourself or leave it to the painter?
Created on: 26 Jun 2021 13:34
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C.beckmann1986
Hello everyone,
we have purchased a newly built semi-detached house with steel staircases (basement, ground floor, first floor, attic). The stairs are still in their raw state and need to be painted.
We originally planned to do this ourselves to save costs, but that can only happen after the handover of the keys. The stairwell will already be finished by the painter beforehand.
What are your experiences? Is it worth doing it yourself? Of course, I don’t want to damage the fresh finish of the stairwell. Although we could still paint the stair treads.
Or is the cost-benefit ratio not favorable here because it is quite time-consuming and not so easy for a layperson?
There are a total of three staircases, and the painter wants nearly 3000 euros for the work.
I look forward to your suggestions and tips.
Christian
we have purchased a newly built semi-detached house with steel staircases (basement, ground floor, first floor, attic). The stairs are still in their raw state and need to be painted.
We originally planned to do this ourselves to save costs, but that can only happen after the handover of the keys. The stairwell will already be finished by the painter beforehand.
What are your experiences? Is it worth doing it yourself? Of course, I don’t want to damage the fresh finish of the stairwell. Although we could still paint the stair treads.
Or is the cost-benefit ratio not favorable here because it is quite time-consuming and not so easy for a layperson?
There are a total of three staircases, and the painter wants nearly 3000 euros for the work.
I look forward to your suggestions and tips.
Christian
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Mitleser12329 Jun 2021 08:403000€?
We also have a steel staircase in a semi-detached house (basement, 1st floor, 2nd floor, attic).
I received three different quotes ranging from 1000 to 1500€ (without paint).
Even the developer is only charging "just" 1100€.
We also have a steel staircase in a semi-detached house (basement, 1st floor, 2nd floor, attic).
I received three different quotes ranging from 1000 to 1500€ (without paint).
Even the developer is only charging "just" 1100€.
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Duplomatie3 Jul 2021 12:01It’s not a problem to do it yourself. The key is to use the right tools and good-quality paint.
Start by sanding the surface roughly, then prime any areas where rust has appeared, and you’re ready to apply the paint.
For tools, I would recommend a microfiber roller. It spreads the paint evenly and prevents streaks, resulting in a smooth finish. Additionally, use a small brush for hard-to-reach corners.
We painted our staircase with an alkyd resin-based paint. Although it contains solvents, that didn’t bother us much. The paint had a nice long open time for working, allowing you to roll out drips again after about 30 minutes. Water-based paints dry much too quickly for that.
After painting one floor, we used raking light to check for any drips, which we then removed. With a paint that has a short open time, this wouldn’t have been possible.
I would do it exactly the same way again.
Start by sanding the surface roughly, then prime any areas where rust has appeared, and you’re ready to apply the paint.
For tools, I would recommend a microfiber roller. It spreads the paint evenly and prevents streaks, resulting in a smooth finish. Additionally, use a small brush for hard-to-reach corners.
We painted our staircase with an alkyd resin-based paint. Although it contains solvents, that didn’t bother us much. The paint had a nice long open time for working, allowing you to roll out drips again after about 30 minutes. Water-based paints dry much too quickly for that.
After painting one floor, we used raking light to check for any drips, which we then removed. With a paint that has a short open time, this wouldn’t have been possible.
I would do it exactly the same way again.
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