Help! I’m rubbish at diy but would like to paint my front door step

[Notonaschoolnight]

This is its current state I’ve bought some new black paint but I want to do a decent job of it and I don’t know where to begin

I'd use a wire brush to remove any loose paint flakes, etc then I'd scrub it with a scrubbing brush and soapy water. Let it dry completely. Prime with an exterior primer suitable for masonry and give it at least two coats of an exterior masonry paint. Put a 'wet paint' sign up. Keep cats away whilst the paint dries!

Cheers wow I’ll hunt in the garage for a wire brush

Ta da thanks wowfudge

What a neat job you've made of it! I wondered why you were going for black.