What paint to use on MDF stairs?

[Katze]

Hi! I hate carpet on stairs. With 4 cats it is a nightmare to keep clean.

I have inspected them and they seem to be MDF, I am planning on removing carpet and painting them white and black.

Now the white risers are easy enough I will probably just match them to the trim. However I dont know what to use for the black, what sort of paint should be used?

Tips for making it non slip? (I might just use a non slip tape or something.

Thanks!

(If anyone has done similar and can post pics that would be fab, google just has solid wood ones that are stained)

 

[MitchellMc]

That looks fantastic @PeterB! Well done.

Mitchell

[PeterB]

Cheers....and thanks

[Adamanz10]

That looks absolutely amazing! You have inspired us to give it a go

[Adamanz10]

Do you have a before photo?

[brittlite]

That looks great @PeterB. Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

I thought I needed carpet on stairs for safety but if non slip is effective then maybe not.

What did you use on the risers? Is it vinyl or hybrid flooring?

[PeterB]

 

[PeterB]

That's a photo after some changes were made.  It was all carpet and solid bannister on the left side.  Lots of work to eliminate squeaks.  MDF is prone to squeaking.  So 2 more 50 mm screws per tread and caulking under the tread.  The riser is 12mm laminate floorboard to match the floor downstairs.  Also increases the stiffness of the stairs.

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @brittlite. It's sensational to have you join us.

Let us know if you need any help with your own project.

We look forward to hearing more about all your projects around the house and garden. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need assistance or have something to share with the community.

Mitchell

[Adamanz10]

Very impressed and thanks for sharing!