Once fully cured, its paint film is flexible enough to deal with the natural movements of wooden stairs but where it really excels is its incredible resistance to scuffs and scratches which is perhaps the most common problem of less durable stair paints. A before and after of a staircase I painted using Bedec MSP. The difference is remarkable. Warm, rich and inviting. Antique Copper is the go-to for those of you with an eye for the nostalgic. It’s grown up, but never stuffy. The type of colour that says “I know how to make an Old Fashioned” (don’t worry we won’t tell anyone if you don’t). The perfect partner for dark green and classic navy interior colour schemes. Whilst it may be tempting to go for a pop of colour when painting your stairs, it’s important to bear in mind your overall interior decor colour scheme before choosing a colour for your stairs. A handrail is a horizontal bar or rail that is designed to be gripped with the hand for support. Handrails are often used to offer support and stability, and prevent injurious falls when ascending or descending a staircase.

Stair railings must have a 'Power Grip,' where the fingers wrap around the circumference most of the way. A 'Power Grip' is five times stronger than the 'Pinch Grip' used on an ornamental guardrail, according to research. Consider how difficult it would be to operate a hammer with a handle designed like a fancy stair railing. Unparalleled Prices and Services This low-odour paint is suitable for use on exterior concrete so you can imagine how durable it is for interior stairs! Overall, my number one recommendation. In terms of scuff and scratch resistance, it definitely out-competes WRX as it’s able to withstand a lot more wear and tear. But compared to Bedec and Bradite, it doesn’t quite measure up. For example, when I conducted a scratch test with my fingernail, Aqua Guard was fine. When I used door keys, it still held up. But when I used a sharper screwdriver it came off after a few seconds of scratching. The Bedec and Bradite on the other hand were immovable.Many other Stair Handrail Kits require you to drill into the actual rail itself during fitting. This is very difficult & can be hazardous with the drill bit liable to slip unless being performed by a competent DIY’er. All the fixings within our Stair Handrail Kit are produced to prevent any drilling of the rail to make fitting a lot easier & safer, saving time in the process. When you factor in attributes such as being easy to clean, having a lovely flow when applying and its high opacity and coverage, it’s simply unbeatable.

In terms of slip resistance, I would say that Bradite Floor-It ranks the highest out of all the paints on this list. It has fantastic adhesion and dries to a hard finish that provides plenty of grip when walking on it. The only thing that really lets this paint down is the fact that it can only cope with light-medium foot traffic. Of course, this isn’t necessarily a negative, depending on how often the stairs are used and whether you use footwear in the home such as slippers/sliders. Following on from WRX Trade Satinwood, I’ve gone with Johnstone’s Aqua Guard in the fifth and final spot on this list. Whilst the Aqua Guard is a tiny step up in quality, the price jump probably doesn’t warrant choosing it over WRX if you are working with a smaller budget. Typically, for a project such as painting stairs, I wouldn’t recommend budget options. With that being said, WRX Trade’s Satinwood is about as good as you can get without having to stretch your purse strings too much. If you want high-quality stair paint that’s not going to break the bank, WRX Trade Satinwood is the paint for you.As it is touch dry within 30 minutes and re-coatable after 1 hour, it’s a convenient choice for many homeowners as you should be able to use the stairs on the same day that you paint them without having to worry about the paint lifting away from the surface. With that being said, I would advise giving it at least 16 hours before using the stairs just in case. Available in 7 luxury STILEY colour finishes to make a feature out of the functional ensuring consistency for interior furniture. It’s got teeth, grips incredibly well and is resistant to scuffs and scratches. A great choice if you can afford it! Perhaps one of my favourite paints to apply, I’ve included Scuff-X in this list due to the fact that you’re almost guaranteed to get a professional-looking finish after application. When it comes to application, it’s got a very impressive 14m2/L of coverage and very good opacity considering that it’s a water-based paint and has a thin consistency. 2 coats will likely do the job.

I’ve been using Bedec MSP for 7 or 8 years now and can say that I’ve barely, if ever, had a problem with it. Whilst all the paints on this list are very high quality, Bedec MSP is my number one recommendation because it’s just so reliable and versatile. During a scratch test that I performed on Bedec MSP, I had to really force a sharp screwdriver with a lot of pressure to finally get it to come away from the substrate. And because of this, I’m certain it can deal with heavy foot traffic for years before you need to recoat it. A durable stair paint will be resistant to scratches and scuffs, flexible enough to deal with the movement of your wooden stairs and won’t wear down after excessive foot traffic. The one thing that really impresses me about this paint is how great it adheres to previously painted surfaces.

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There are a few other paints on this list that could ALMOST cope with the same amount of rigorous scratching but for me, Bedec MSP is simply the most durable. In terms of colours, Chanting Lace is the whitest mix they’ve got available and looks beautiful – I would thoroughly recommend it. The paint flows so well that there’s no danger of an orange peel effect or brush marks being present once it cures. Furthermore, it’s very forgiving when touching up with minimal, if any, flashing. Our easy to install, elegant and stylish handrail kits enable you to create your dream design aesthetic without hassle or expense.