Paint one side of all of the posts and spindles.
Best paint for wooden handrails.
Durable slip resistant porch and floor paint is ideal for stairs.
No protective coating will be low maintenance.
Scrape the banister handrail with a paint scraper to remove any bubbled loose or chipped paint.
And the simple fact that paint slows the drying process once the wood gets wet will compound the problem by encouraging rot.
Anyways the best paint for painting railings in my experience is benjamin moore advance it does not require priming.
Apparently the primer that comes in the paint is intended to help paint stick to previously painted surfaces and since i am painting onto varnished wood an all purpose primer was recommended.
Then check your railing for any damage before continuing.
Painting porch or deck rails may be a bit more laborious than painting a wall but it doesn t have to be back breaking work.
If your wooden stair railings have never been painted you can sand them with a fine sandpaper to promote paint adhesion.
A specially formulated exterior floor and porch paint usually works best.
Paint wood railings the easy way instead.
Foot traffic wears away the finish.
If you notice any wobbling or loose rails reinforce your railing with brackets.
Comparatively oil based polyurethane is longer lasting but yellows with age takes longer to dry and typically contains more chemicals meaning more fumes.
The best exterior paint be it latex or oil based forms a durable bond on trim siding or decks offering protection and a fresh look.
Paint the bottom base of the railing.
Paint the bottom of the railing.
Then paint the other side of all of the posts and spindles.
So read on to learn which of the most common types of paints and sheens on the market are best.
I bought a quart and used maybe 1 4 of it for 2 coats.
Using the same.
Start at the top and paint top and sides of the railing.
I painted the stair well railing in black and white right around christmas time about six months ago.
Ultimately the best type of paint and sheen to use depends on the wooden surface you re painting.
Step 2 sanding.
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If you plan to use standard latex paint however top it with a few coats of water based polyurethane to increase its durability.
Sand the surface of the handrail with an 80 grit sanding sponge to remove any areas of paint left.