Paint vs white stair handrails
Melma B
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Seeking advice on refinishing handrails, spindles and stairs
Comments (2)Applying poly over the paint really won't give you any added protection. It's not like the poly is any more durable than the paint itself unless you are really using some cheap paint....See MorePainted stairs vs stained?
Comments (14)your wood actually looks like doug fir. I don't know if they were meant to be covered. you can tell by the way they were installed and finished if they were meant to be stained. I'm guessing since they are raw, they weren't. It's paint grade wood. if you stain them, it will prob look like this you can always paint the risers and get oak treads and stain those. Or just give all the wood a very good sanding. clean up all the rough spots and sand smooth. use a vac to suck up every spec of dust and wipe w/a damp rag. now prime them. do a fine sand when dry because the primer will give the wood 'nubs'. you want those nice and smooth before painting. clean up very well and get every speck before you start painting. use this primer paint. Advance is beautiful on wood. you can also use Zinsser oil based primer. If you want to try staining, use a dark walnut (general finishes) Gel stain. then top w/general finishes...See MoreMy handrail is black. Should I stain the stair treads black?
Comments (22)I like strong design usually, but man, that last pic? What do those people do, hop out of bed in the morning, run down the stairs, blow a whistle and yell "Offensive pass interference, the ball will be placed at the spot of the foul. Automatic, first down!"...See MoreHelp with stair handrail and trim paint .
Comments (1)I think painting your spindles what is going to make the feel traditional and you look to be modern. I would stan them all the dark color of your tv cabinet and chair trim. I think that is more modern. Side note, can we get rid of that light fixture lol....See Morekculbers
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