Durable, slip-resistant porch and floor paint is ideal for stairs. If you plan to use standard latex paint, however, top it with a few coats of water-based polyurethane to increase its durability.

What kind of paint do you use on stairs?

The best and most widely used paint for stairs is a Semi-Gloss paint. Semi-gloss paints dry to a harder finish and have enough of a gloss they can be easily cleaned.

What is the best paint to paint a staircase?

When deciding which staircase paint to use, either a matt or eggshell finish would work equally well. Both fare hard-wearing and easy clean finishes that would stand the test of time in such an oft-used area. For painting wooden stairs, eggshell paint may work slightly better for a more durable finish.