If the existing paintwork is in poor condition use paint stripper instead of paper to remove old paint go over your stairs and banisters with a vacuum and a damp cloth to remove any dust and dirt then wipe dry.
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If you want to give new life to an old staircase often just putting a new paint job over the banister can do the trick.
I know it is popular now to stain the oak handrail dark and paint the spindles white but that look doesn t work in my house.
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Think safe and use a methyl chloride free paint stripper that will leave a clean paint ready surface.
Now that it s done i love it.
I painted my banister white spindles left the handrail oak and kept referring to this post often to give myself moral support.
Scrape the banister handrail with a paint scraper to remove any bubbled loose or chipped paint.
I highly recommend and oil based primer like the one listed in the materials.
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Sand the surface of the handrail with an 80 grit sanding sponge to remove any areas of paint left.
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Prime the railing using a paint brush paint the railing first with the oil based primer.
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Below in step 3 you ll find a diagram showing the order of how i primed and painted the railing.
No matter if the wood of the banister is bare stained or already painted the time it takes to paint staircase banisters is worth the effort in the results you will see.
This will help the paint to adhere better to the wood.
A good primer will ensure better adhesion of paint to the surface and increases paint durability.
The concept is simple start with the underside of each banister then move to the sides and finish with the top of the banister.
Step 4 painting the banister 2 coats 2 hours.