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.

Feel free to be bold but neutral colours are usually the most complimentary colours to overall decor themes. Best Paint for Stairs 1. Bedec MSP: Best Paint for Stairs OverallPerhaps 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. If you want high-quality stair paint that’s not going to break the bank, WRX Trade Satinwood is the paint for you.

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. Great for slip resistance, fast drying and holds up well to general wear and tear over the course of a few years. 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.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. It’s got teeth, grips incredibly well and is resistant to scuffs and scratches. A great choice if you can afford it! 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.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. 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. Available in 7 luxury STILEY colour finishes to make a feature out of the functional ensuring consistency for interior furniture. 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. Stairs are one of the highest-traffic areas of any home therefore durability is perhaps the most important thing you should be looking at when buying stair paint.