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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
Banister ideas – 11 staircase railing designs to transform Banister ideas – 11 staircase railing designs to transform
We are very much in agreement with the 32% of professional decorators who chose this as the best paint for banisters. Maintaining the health of your banister paint all depends on the paint you buy. If you’ve bought a high quality one that has been suggested by professionals, you should have an easy time keeping it looking great. The primer is not intended to cover evenly, so don’ t be discouraged when some sections of the wood absorb the primer more or less than other sections. As an old head, I still prefer to use oil-based paints as I think they look nicer so if I was going to be painting a banister Jonno’s non-drip gloss would be my first choice. It’s hands down the best when it comes to price:performance ratio. I can highly recommend Dulux’s Diamond Satinwood. It’s great to use, has a fantastic flow rate and has adorned my own banisters for the last 5 years – still looks great and marks wipe off easily. Overall a lovely bit of gear.
The Ol’ Reliable: Paint
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 Think about how you want your banisters to look – do you want them to stand out? Maybe you want them a neutral colour that blends in with your existing decor. Either way, aesthetics matter! Ease of Application 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. 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.
Stair Rails | Stairs and Parts | Howdens
It’s the best full, non yellowing banister paint on the market at the moment in my opinion. The polyurethane resin makes it bomb proof compared to other full acrylic products. It’s almost as tough as any trade oil-based satinwood without having to worry about the odour. 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: Here’s a tip: when painting, start at the bottom so you can grab onto the railings until you’re ready to paint them last. Whilst the top 3 paints in the vote were in favour of satin finishes, the number 4 spot goes to Johnstone’s non-drip gloss. And just because the gloss comes in 4th place, that doesn’t mean we should rule it out entirely and I’ll explain why. Your paint job should last you for years so don’t be afraid to spend a little bit more now on a high quality paint that will be a dream to apply and will ultimately stand the test of time. Banister Paint Maintenance
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