Paint wooden steps on stairs

[Pickle]

I am going to paint wooden steps on the stairs, I will first sand paper, then should I put an undercoat before I put on the white gloss paint finish. thanks

 

[dinjoecurry]

you will need a primer undercoat and top coat I would use matt as a finish rather than gloss

 

[BillK]

Or a satin finish. Gloss tends to be a bit slippery.