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Costs for replacing a banister depends on the material you choose to do the job, but can range from a few hundred pounds to tens of thousands. When I was trying to name this post, I couldn’t figure out if it should be named painting handrails or the banister or …. ? I use them interchangeably because I’ve never really been sure what the difference is. But after researching a bit, I found that stair handrails and banisters are pretty much the same thing. They describe the railing that’s a part of a staircase. BUT handrails are anywhere – bathrooms, showers, etc and banisters are only in staircases. Tired of the look of your stair railings and banister? I’ve got an inexpensive fix that you can do yourself in this how to paint your stair banister post! Also, Not sure why whoever designed our banister included a decorative beveling on the bottom of the banister which no one can see and so far the only purpose I can think of was to cause the tape process to take 3 times as long.
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We are very much in agreement with the 32% of professional decorators who chose this as the best paint for banisters. The open space under the stairs here is used to store a laundry basket and a white storage unit, which add to a relaxed and lived-in look. How much does it cost to replace a banister? Of course, being oil-based, you’ll need to deal with the typical pitfalls such as the odour so if you do go with this paint, make sure to air out your home before, during and after application. Firstly, it’s worth noting that gloss paint is typically extremely durable. And in this case with the Johnstone’s non-drip gloss, that’s certainly accurate. The hard-wearing formula has been created to withstand multiple washes and should stand the test of time on your banisters.Finally, it simply looks very nice. It’s still generally accepted among decorators that despite water-based paints matching the performance of oil-based paints, oil-based paints still provide a nicer finish.
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The picture above is actually before the before…the original staircase when we first moved in. It’s fun to see all the stages it’s been through!Today I have a special guest – my husband Josh. I was away for an amazing trip with my best friend for two weeks. I thought he was going to golf for those two weeks. Little did I know that he was busy with home projects. Not only that, but he was photographing and writing a post for one of them. He wins 1000 gold stars!! With that, I’m going to turn this over to him. How to paint a banister The picture below shows the type of paint I used. We have used the enamel throughout the house on cabinets, trims, furniture, etc. It’s just a great paint. I went with semi-gloss which to me gives just the right amount of shine. I used a simple solution of soap and water and cleaned the railings fairly well. I removed any gunk or other remnants from each banister (5 pieces total) so that the primer would adhere properly. In our house my wife makes a Honey Do list. She posts in on the fridge, knowing that me and the fridge are tight. Needless to say, I see it 27 times a day. What she doesn’t know is that I divide that list into two sublists. The ‘Ya I’ll do that” list and the “Um, I’ll do that…EVENTUALLY!” list. My favourite thing about Crown’s satin is that it’s actually more like an eggshell in finish (the white is beautiful) but has the durability of satin. So the sheen is quite low but the durability is decent, especially for banisters. Being cheap obviously helps!
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Originally I thought I was not going to pain the spindles to I taped off each spindle (57 of them…Ask me how I know). I seriously counted to 57, 58 times during this project). Even though I painted the spindles, I’m glad I prepped each one because the tape made a very clean divide line that I wouldn’t have been able to eye ball As mentioned above, durability is key when it comes to banister paint as thee banister is one of the most touched objects in any home. You’ll need a paint that can withstand frequent traffic and there’s no doubt that Johnstone’s Aqua is able to. As one of the most touched surfaces in your home, your banister paint needs to withstand this. For that reason, choosing a washable satinwood or gloss is always a good call. Whilst a matt or eggshell paint might LOOK better, ultimately, they wouldn’t be able to withstand the high traffic. Aesthetics As far as retail paint goes, there are plenty of professional decorators (15% of the overall vote for example) who swear by Crown’s non-drip satin and would recommend it for use on banisters. I did a bunch of research first because I am severely manually challenged. I went to the hardware store got my supplies and got started.To achieve the aforementioned quality finish, you’re going to want to buy something that is easy to apply – whether you’re a professional or an amateur. There’s no point buying a paint that’s ultimately going to leave runs and brush marks on the final coat. Bespoke staircase specialist Bisca designs and makes award-winning staircases all over the UK, built entirely in the North Yorkshire workshop. Refresh an existing, perhaps dated, staircase and banister with a coat of wood paint. This creative take on decorating offers a monochrome finish, providing a great base for a colourful hallway scheme. To unify the scheme, paint a staircase in the same colour continuing on door frames and skirting boards within the hallway. When you apply the primer and paint start with the underside first. excess product will accumulate on the sides giving you a chance to smooth it out when moving to the sizes and top of the banister. Secondly, this particular gloss is one coat and doesn’t need an undercoat. This means that beyond a bit of prep, you can have the job done in a matter of minutes.
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Our favourite feature of the paint is it’s durability and this was echoed by professional decorator Phil Hann who said this when we asked him why he chose Johnstone’s Aqua:There’s been a number of times where I’ve gone to a job where I’m penned in to paint interior woodwork and a common issue I see is paint drips that have dried on banisters (especially if my client isn’t a painter and has painted them theirselves). Crown’s non-drip satin has the perfect combination of consistency and drying time so even for amateur painters, this isn’t really an issue you’ll face. This project took 3 coats (2 coats was almost good enough, but not quite in some spots..). Before and After
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