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If you're designing a stairway from scratch you have the freedom to explore different forms and finishes. For a more traditional approach to decorating the stairs, leave the banister natural and paint all the elements around it. 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.

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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).It’s still generally accepted among decorators that despite water-based paints matching the performance of oil-based paints, oil-based paints still provide a nicer finish. The concept is simple, start with the underside of each banister then move to the sides and finish with the top of the banister. Whilst a matt or eggshell paint might LOOK better, ultimately, they wouldn’t be able to withstand the high traffic. Rethink the wooden banister by reshaping the design, choosing a curvaceous rail to guide you along the stairway.

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To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below.We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer) as we strive to provide site experiences for browsers that support new web standards and security practices. Let me take you through the steps we took in painting the banisters and railings black in this staircase makeover. If you want more light throughout your home, then consider eliminating your wood balusters for glass panels. The Black Plague” or picked out Darth Vaders outfit, did so shortly after a weekend project of painting their banister black.

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And just because the gloss comes in 4th place, that doesn’t mean we should rule it out entirely and I’ll explain why. If so, then you can likely just repaint your banister to get a staircase as chic as the rest of the house.

Use your chosen hallway colour scheme, brilliant white in this case, to carefully paint the walls, wall panelling and stair spindles leaving only the handrail unpainted. 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. Of course, it’s not going to last as long as the trade paints mentioned above, but for a cheaper alternative it’s worth the purchase. In a narrow hallway where the stairs are framed by walls, as opposed to open spindles, it's best to wall-mount a slim handrail. Walk upstairs safely and securely by installing stair rails that support the framework to a balustrade; they span the entire flight and offer extra grip when climbing up and down between floors.