Microcement can give a floor and staircase the same continuous finish. Getting that result starts with the steps underneath: their shape, the landing levels and the places where the coating meets a handrail, skirting or another floor material.
It's tempting to begin with a colour sample, but measure these details first. An uneven step or an unresolved landing junction needs attention before the finish goes on.
Check every tread and riser
Have the existing staircase checked for movement, cracks and loose finishes. Measure each tread and riser too. The coating follows the surface beneath it, so the team needs to agree how to correct any uneven dimensions before building up the finish.
Give the top and bottom landings the same attention. Where they meet parquet, tile or a doorway, show the finished floor level and exactly where the microcement will stop. Include any change in skirting on the drawing.
Draw the front edge of each step
The nosing, or front edge, gets daily wear and is one of the most visible parts of the staircase. Decide with the applicator whether it will be square, softened or shaped around the existing profile. Show that shape in a section drawing so it can be repeated consistently on every step.
Add the handrail brackets, balustrade posts and lighting channels to the same drawing. Fixing points and shadow gaps need a position before the final layers go on; otherwise, someone may need to drill into the finished surface later.
Look at texture as well as colour
The variation left by hand trowelling can be more noticeable along a full flight of stairs, especially with light falling from the side. Compare the sample with the handrail, wall colour and landing finish. Discuss the texture needed for daily use too, particularly if the stairs are near an entrance or on a route from a wet area.
DecoPaint applies microcement as a thin cementitious system over a stable, prepared base. The layers beneath the surface and the sealer are all part of that system and need to be considered together.
Plan access while the stair is being finished
Other trades may still need to carry materials upstairs while joinery and lighting work continue. Agree when the applicator can have access to the staircase, how other workers will get through and what protection will stay in place during the remaining work and snagging. This helps avoid repeated repairs before handover.
For a DecoPaint sample review, bring the stair section and landing plan, with the nosing shape and adjacent floor levels marked. Samples of the nearby materials will help you judge the finish alongside them.