If i would have accepter the fact that i was going to have to paint the white spindles the painting process would have gone much quicker but because i was determined to paint only the banister i stopped to clean and repair my precious white spindles anytime the evil black paint ran or dripped onto them which wasted a lot of time.
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I painted the stair well railing in black and white right around christmas time about six months ago.
Sand the surface of the handrail with an 80 grit sanding sponge to remove any areas of paint left.
Anyways the best paint for painting railings in my experience is benjamin moore advance it does not require priming.
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Here s a diagram showing the order that i painted the railing.
The best paint for porch railings there is no single brand or type of paint that is the absolute best for porch and deck railings but a few options help ensure success.
A good primer will ensure better adhesion of paint to the surface and increases paint durability.
If you plan to use standard latex paint however top it with a few coats of water based polyurethane to increase its durability.
Comparatively oil based polyurethane is longer lasting but yellows with age takes longer to dry and typically contains more chemicals meaning more fumes.
It levels beautifully without brush strokes with my favorite brushes that you can get at michael s for under 10.
Paint one side of all of the posts and spindles.
Let the paint dry the amount of time recommended on the back of the paint can.
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.
Scrape the banister handrail with a paint scraper to remove any bubbled loose or chipped paint.
Paint the bottom of the railing.
Start at the top and paint top and sides of the railing.