Domestic
Feature StaircaseSprayingAcross Sussex
Turn your staircase into the centrepiece it should be — a smooth, hard-wearing, showpiece finish sprayed on-site with your home fully protected throughout.
Correct coatings for timber and metal, backed by our 10-year workmanship guarantee.
On-site
Careful home protection
10 yr
Workmanship guarantee
£10m
Public liability cover
Any RAL
Colour matched
Overview
Staircase Spraying explained
This service sprays feature staircases, strings, spindles and treads — in timber or metal — to a smooth, even, hard-wearing coating that looks factory-applied but is delivered in your home.
Who it's for
It is for homeowners and renovators whose staircase is a focal point but looks dated, brush-marked or worn, and who want a flawless finish without dismantling the stairs.
When it's needed
The right moment is during a renovation, when a previous painted finish has yellowed or chipped, or when a new staircase needs coating to a standard that brushes and rollers cannot match.
Why go professional
Professional spraying matters because a staircase is a high-touch, high-traffic feature. Sprayed coatings self-level for a mark-free finish and cure hard to resist the daily knocks that quickly ruin brushed paint.
The cost of leaving it
What happens if it's ignored
Putting the job off — or trusting the wrong finish — rarely stays a small problem.
- A brush-painted staircase shows every stroke and drip — exactly where visitors' eyes land first as they walk in.
- Treads and strings take constant contact, so soft or poorly-prepared paint chips and wears through within months.
- Dismantling a staircase to finish it elsewhere is costly, disruptive and rarely necessary.
- Leaving a tired staircase untouched holds back an otherwise renovated hallway and the impression the whole home makes.
How we work
Our process, step by step
A clear, proven system that removes the guesswork and delivers a finish that lasts.
- 1
Free survey & quote
We assess the substrate and condition, agree colour and finish, and provide a written fixed quotation.
- 2
Protect the home
Floors, walls and surrounding areas are fully masked and sheeted to keep your home clean throughout.
- 3
Prepare surfaces
Timber or metal is cleaned, filled where needed, keyed and primed with the correct system for the material.
- 4
Spray the finish
Strings, spindles and treads are sprayed to a smooth, even, self-levelled coating in your chosen colour.
- 5
Inspect & guarantee
We remove protection, inspect the finish and advise on drying times, all backed by our 10-year workmanship guarantee.
The benefits
Why choose Shaw Spray for staircase spraying
Showpiece finish
A smooth, mark-free result that lifts your whole hallway and interior.
Built for daily wear
Hard-curing coatings stand up to the constant contact a staircase takes.
Timber or metal
The correct coating system is selected for your substrate to ensure lasting adhesion.
Any colour
Matched to the RAL range to suit any interior scheme, from crisp neutrals to bold statements.
Clean, on-site work
Carried out in your home with full protection of floors, walls and surroundings.
Guaranteed
Backed by our 10-year workmanship guarantee and full insurance.
In detail
Staircase Spraying: materials, methods and more
Timber and metal staircases
We spray both timber and metal staircases, selecting the correct primer and coating system for each substrate. Timber needs a system that fills grain and resists movement; metal needs a coating that keys to a smooth surface and resists knocks. Getting this material match right is the difference between a finish that stays flawless and one that flakes at the first heavy contact — and it is exactly why on-site brush jobs so often disappoint.
Protecting your home during on-site spraying
Because a staircase cannot practically be removed, we bring controlled spraying into your home. Floors, walls, adjacent joinery and surrounding areas are fully masked and sheeted before any coating is applied, containing overspray and keeping the work clean. We manage drying times and access so you can move around your home safely while the finish cures.
Finishes and colours
Sprayed coatings self-level as they cure, producing the smooth, even surface on spindles, strings and treads that brushing simply cannot achieve. We match to the RAL colour system, so your staircase can blend into a neutral scheme or stand out as a deliberate feature, and we coordinate the finish across every component for a cohesive result.
Part of a wider home refresh
Staircase spraying pairs naturally with our balustrade, kitchen and UPVC resprays when you are refreshing a whole home. Working from Worthing, we deliver feature staircase finishing across West Sussex, Brighton & Hove and the wider South East, to the same premium standard as our commercial coatings work.
Our work
Recent staircase spraying projects
Real photographs from our own projects — no stock imagery.
FAQs
Staircase Spraying — your questions answered
Can you spray both metal and timber staircases?
Yes. We select the correct coating system for the substrate, whether metal or timber, so the finish bonds properly and lasts.
Do I need to leave my home during the work?
Usually not. We work cleanly on-site and fully protect all surrounding areas, and we will advise on drying times and safe access during your survey.
How much does staircase spraying cost?
Every staircase is different, so we provide a free survey and a written, fixed quotation based on the size, substrate and condition of your staircase.
Will the finish chip on the treads?
Our sprayed coatings cure hard to resist the daily contact a staircase takes, and correct preparation ensures they bond — which is why the work is covered by our 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Can you match my interior colour?
Yes. We work to the RAL colour system and can match your chosen shade across the staircase strings, spindles and treads.
How long does it take?
Most staircases are completed within a few days depending on size and coats required; we confirm timings and drying periods at survey.
Do you cover my area?
We spray staircases across Worthing, West Sussex, Brighton & Hove and the surrounding South East from our Worthing base.
Related
More domestic services
Balustrade & Railing Spraying
Balustrades, banisters and railings sprayed on-site to a smooth, hard-wearing, factory-look finish.
Kitchen Respray
A factory-grade finish on your existing kitchen — a fraction of the cost of replacing it, with no rip-out and no mess.
UPVC Respray
Windows, doors, conservatories, garage doors and guttering brought back to life — colour-matched and weatherproof.
Get started
Ready for a staircase spraying that lasts?
Book your free, no-obligation survey today. Tell us about your project and we'll respond the same day.
Correct coatings for timber and metal, backed by our 10-year workmanship guarantee.