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Painting bannisters

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  • #2
    billyhead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,176 ✭✭✭✭billyhead


    billyhead wrote: »
    I am considering painting the handrail of the stairs bannisters this colour. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ronseal-RSLINGTE250-250ml-Interior-Varnish/dp/B00I8MJ6T8/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_60_t_2/261-5653305-9941164?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=4362EZH9ZKD4W04VN09D
    Would anyone know if the oaint would be compatible with an oak bannisters?

    Anyone please?


  • #3
    dok_golf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,090 ✭✭✭dok_golf


    Whats on the bannister as is?


  • #4
    billyhead
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    dok_golf wrote: »
    Whats on the bannister as is?

    Hi Dok_Golf. Its a stained oak banister. I want to brighten up the colour


  • #5
    dok_golf
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    That varnish will not brighten it up. It puts a clear coat on top of whats already there. To brighten it requires the stain being sanded out of it so you are back to bare wood.


  • #6
    billyhead
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    dok_golf wrote: »
    That varnish will not brighten it up. It puts a clear coat on top of whats already there. To brighten it requires the stain being sanded out of it so you are back to bare wood.

    Cheers DOK_GOLF. So all it will do is make the handrail shinier?:confused:


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  • #7
    dok_golf
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    yep and give you a tough finish


  • #8
    billyhead
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    Sorry just another question Dok_Golf. Would the varnish just need 2 coats straight onto the wood. No need for sanding, undercoats etc.


  • #9
    dok_golf
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    billyhead wrote: »
    Sorry just another question Dok_Golf. Would the varnish just need 2 coats straight onto the wood. No need for sanding, undercoats etc.
    You should sand with something like 120 grit paper prior to first coat. Then hoover and wipe clean with damp cloth. Apply varnish. Repeat process 2nd time only use 240 grit this time. Repeat again if necessary
    .


  • #10
    tabby aspreme
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    OP, the varnish you have the link too is teak coloured, which will darken the wood, it's clear varnish you need.


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