The stairs in our cabin have been made with plywood and a 1/2 round along the front edge. I was going to stain with a polyurethane finish , but I just don't like how it turned out after I put on the stain. So now I'm thinking of paint. What kind of paint should I use that would withstand the foot traffic on the stairs? Thanks.
What was wrong with the stain job ? Blotchie? Did you benite the wood first?
Anyway water under the bridge but some one else might benifit from your mistake .
I'd use a laquer based garage floor paint , something tough might make for a slick step though :o
Porch paint? Designed for being walked on, outdoor type. Notorious for lasting a long, long time.
Scatter sand on the wet paint, maybe. I've never tried it.
benite the wood???
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benite the wood???
Yup ,(http://www.dalyspaint.com/images/prod_benite.jpg%20 )
Benite Wood Conditioner [Specs] [MSDS]
A deeply penetrating wood conditioner which becomes an integral part of the wood cell structure. It does not leave a surface film, and reduces the possibility of grain raising. Benite is excellent as a pre-conditioner to avoid "spotty" stain and finish penetration. Because it penetrates, it does not chalk, crack, peel, or blister. Gives added life to weather-worn exterior stained surfaces.
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Key Benefits
Interior/Exterior
Can be a complete finish for a natural look
Great pre-conditioning treatment for staining and finishing both Interior and Exterior
Prevents exterior wood from taking on moisture until stain or finish can be applied
Good stuff , I use a lot of it :)
OK. Now I know.
The only serious staining I've done has been mahogany boats back in the late seventies. We didn't use it there. And my neighbor who refinished furniture for a living maybe a year or two earlier than that never mentioned it.
Sounds like it does a lot of good things.
Oil based paint will last longer than latex.