Why Important
Getting maximum light into a common stair is usually the main priority, together with choosing a colour with which everyone else on the stair can live.
What to look for
When to look
How to fix
White is a good colour for the ceiling and any cornice with off-white or cream for the upper walls, whilst the lower walls can look very good in a “sandstone” colour.
The stone skirting at the side of the steps and the dado line should be painted in a dark “slate grey” to match the dark colour of the stone steps.