![]() It is so crazy how just simply painting honey oak can really modernize your home without breaking the bank. While I would not say this was the easiest painting project, it definitely gives you a lot of bang for your buck.Īnd now I can honestly say, bye-bye to all the old oak items in our home. I just love looking up the steps and seeing a fresh banister and look. Step 13: Clean-upĬlean your brushes and area and enjoy your updated banister. Now would be the perfect time to clean your carpeted stairs for a whole fresh look.ĭrumroll please… The Before and After Finished Painted Oak Railing & Banister I do not blame the painter’s tape, just that the railings have so many little grooves and uneven surfaces that it was hard to get everything perfect. I used white caulk to try to help some of the lines (especially the bottom edge in that groove) and a smaller painter’s brush to do some touch-ups. Some of my paint lines were not as clean as I would have liked. I love that I don’t have to worry about the smell especially because I was doing this painting project outside my children’s rooms as they were napping. However, we have always had great success with Sherwin Williams Latex Primer or this Zinsser water-based one. ![]() *Some professional painters will recommend oil-based primers such as this one, as they do a better job blocking out color. Dropcloth or old towels (something to protect your floor as your work).Small Paint Tray Liners-these make life so much easier when doing smaller paint jobs.Paint Brush-I was so happy that I bought a new Purdy brush for this project.Painter’s Tape-My favorite brand and type that I use for all of my projects including my detailed accent walls.Deglosser- This large jug will last you for a lot of DIY projects.Latex Enamel Paint in the color of your choice- Here is the paint we used.White Enamel Latex Paint- SW Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel is now our favorite.You can see how to paint bathroom cabinets using similar materials.īecause we were getting around to doing a cheap DIY bathroom makeover upstairs, we also knew we had to update the railing right outside the door. Our oak banister and handrail were the LAST (I think) pieces of oak trim, molding, and cabinets left in our house. This was the case for the ugly oak banister and handrail. ![]() The Before Oak Stair RailĪ theme in our blog and life is that one DIY project always leads to another home improvement project. Here are the steps we took to easily paint our oak stair railing and banister with a roller and brush. Painting your stair railing is an inexpensive way to give your entryway or hallway a brand new feel.
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