HOW TO PAINT YOUR OWN STAIRCASE
It’s an unfortunate reality that many new home builders today either don’t know or don’t care that those ”golden” oak staircases that they have been putting in their homes for decades are no longer desirable.
You know the ones were talking about. The ones that stand out like a sore thumb against your newly installed black walnut hardwood floors and beautifully painted walls.
That golden yellow varnish staring back at you can at times be enough to make you run for your power sander. But hold on! Let’s not make any rash decisions! Striping the existing finish to the bare wood on all those spindles and handrails will take you a very long time.
SO WHAT OTHER CHOICE DO YOU HAVE? Well, it’s possible to skip the mess and long hard work of sanding and striping by simply painting overtop your existing finish. More precisely; scuff sanding, priming with a top quality bonding primer such as Zinsser Bin and then Painting.
Beautiful results can be achieved by pairing white stair spindles with a dark chocolate colour handrail against a backdrop of dark hardwood floors. We guarantee you the before and after results will be nothing short of spectacular. That is, If and only if the work is done properly and with meticulous attention to detail.
The key to a beautifully finished staircase is smooth application and clean sharp cut lines between the contrasting colours of the spindles and the handrail.
The smoothest possible way to apply paint is by spraying. Unfortunately this is not usually a feasible option in a home that is being lived in and already has floors installed and walls painted. The amount of prep work required to be able to spray would outweigh the positives of spraying.
What we prefer to use is: A high quality paint, quality brushes and mini foam rollers. The results are almost indistinguishable from a sprayed finish and without the worry of spray droplets landing on your furniture, walls or floor.
We know it’s a daunting task, but also one that you will find much satisfaction in completing. So what are you waiting for? Get rid of that ugly staircase for good.
If you have any questions or don’t have the time to take on such a task give us a call and we would be more than happy to help. Our Professional Painters Service: Downtown Toronto, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Oakville and Burlington. BpReno.com 647-456-2321
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