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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.
If you’re painting the bannister, spindles and staircase (or a combination of the three), paint the spindles before painting the bannister. Choosing a banister made from all painted wooden elements, including the handrail, spindles, newel posts and caps, provides a timeless finish that can work well in family homes. Painted wood and glass panels 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.Thoroughly stir the primer. Dip your brush in and wipe off excess on the rim. Cut in around the edge first before filling in the middle. Entryway With Gray Stair Rail And White Ballusters Crystal Entry Chandelier Dream House House New Homes Peel off the decorator’s tape while the paint is still wet. This stops the paint from drying and peeling off alongside your tape. If you live in a period property, you can still retain some of your home’s original character and introduce a modern twist. Wood and glass staircases strike a balance between traditional and contemporary, thanks to the contrasting textures of the two materials. The first point to remember is that yes there really are 50 Shades of Grey (well I had to get that in somewhere didn’t I?) and you can’t choose the right one from a computer screen. You really must buy a sample pot and test it on different parts of wall that receive light at different times of day.
Preparation is key when it comes to decorating and never more so than when you're painting a surface which will get a battering from daily use. 'All surfaces need to be thoroughly cleaned, holes filled, wooden surfaces sanded,' says Jason Burns at FrogTape.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.