Step By Step Process Of Painting Stair Banisters Railing
Painting stair railings immediately after noticing that it has become dull, upgrades your home’s aesthetic as well as adds significant value. If your house has builders-grade oak everywhere and you are looking for an economical & affordable, high-impact home upgrade, painting stair rails makes a considerable impact. In order to paint stair banisters railings, collect the certain items first required for the process & then go through the below-mentioned steps carefully & achieve the desired result of your work:
Items Needed
- Kilz Primer
- Soft Cloths
- Sanding Blocks
- Nylon Artist Brushes, Nylon Angled Craft Brushes, Foam Brushes
- A Painter’s Drop Cloth
- Valspar Semi-Gloss Paint “Fired Earth”
- White Interior Trim Paint
- Water Based Clear Coat
Step 1: Work In Sections
It is extremely important to go about your work in smaller sections which will make painting a stair railing process more satisfying & pleasing as well as less overwhelming. Commence your work from a less apparent & noticeable section of the railing in order to perfect your technique.
Step 2: Lightly Sand And Clean
Now, it is time to sand as well as clean your stair railing. Sanding as well as cleaning process should take at least 20 minutes for a 6-foot section of the railing. Imagine & anticipate sanding as a deglossing step before getting rid of all the crumbs as well as sanded remnants with the help of a wet cloth and let them dry.
Step 3: Prime All Railing Components
The next step is to prime all the railing components which may consist of the newel post, handrail, balusters, as well as base rail. Putting or spreading the primer gives the paint some “tooth” to stick fast to. There is no need to apply multiple layers of primer to the railing components in order to look perfect. Apply the amount of primer that will simply make the paint adhere nicely. The primer can also be used in order to fill the open grain. With the help of fine-grit sandpaper, smoothen away bumps, drips, or rough spots before cleaning the stair railing.
Step 4: Apply Paint And Finish Balusters First
Finishing the balusters before moving on to the base as well as handrail permits you to skip taping off everything. It is highly recommended to use Magnolia Home True White Cabinet and Trim Paint on each & every baluster with the help of a foam brush. This will help minimize the difficulties around trimming in your darker paint in the next step.
Step 5: Use Artist Brushes To Cut In The Dark Paint
With the help of an artist brush, quickly apply dark paint on the undersurface of the handrail as well as where the balusters connect with the base rail. Artist brushes will help you give so much more control letting you paint around hard to deal with corners. Finally, you need to safeguard & preserve the stair railing with a top coat.