Painting your steps is a great way to update your staircase. It is easy and you can add your own personal touch. If you are painting over raw wood or concrete, make sure to use a primer before applying any paint. What we have here is a chevron pattern on stair risers. Here is a step by step guide on how it’s done! Enjoy!
Here are the supplies that are needed
- Hobby Knife
- Floor Paint in two contrasting colors
- Painters Tape for delicate surfaces
- Small Roller
- Paint Brush
- Drop Cloth
- Artist Brush
- Heavy material for stencil
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Level
Step 1: First, chose two colors that you will use to create this look. You’ll want to start by painting your stair risers with the lighter of the two colors, in this case, white. Apply two coats if necessary and allow the last coat to dry for at least 24 hours.
Creating the pattern with painters tape
The easiest and most time efficient way to create a chevron pattern is by using 3” painters tape.
Step 2: Draw the pattern out first with a ruler and make sure it’s even.
Step 3: Following your pencil lines, tape off the inside of the triangle.
Step 3: Paint over the tape with your roller. Make sure you don’t overload the roller. If you do the paint will bleed through the tape.
Step 4: Remove your tape, and touch up any imperfections with your artist brush.
If you are feeling crafty you can make a stencil!
Creating the pattern using a stencil
Step 2: In this project, we chose a chevron design, but you can make your stencil in whatever kind of pattern you like (Polka dots, stripes, checkers, diamonds, etc.). You can also purchase ready-made stencils in the paint department of your local Home Depot.
- Draw the pattern onto any heavy material to make your stencil. Cardboard, card stock, or heavy plastic are just a few materials that would work. Then cut out your pattern using a hobby knife and ruler.
Step 3: Trace your chevron pattern on to the stair risers.
Step 4: Paint on your chevron pattern.
- Use painter’s tape to block off the traced area. Put the tape on the outside of the traced area so that you can paint within the lines of the pattern. Trim off any excess tape with a hobby knife. After you are satisfied with your pattern, roll on your desired color.
Repeat the above steps for each stair until your project is complete!
Chevrons can go anywhere, not just stairs. You can paint them on the front of a dresser, on a headboard or even paint them on a wall as an accent wall. The possibilties are endless!
Go forth with this knowledge and decorate!
Christine 
