SHOULD YOU PAINT OR STAIN YOUR RAILINGS AND STAIRS IN YOUR HOME?

Stairs and railings are hardworking fixtures in many homes. While they fulfill simple functional purposes, They can also be a grand and welcoming centerpiece when guests walk through your front door. But when it comes to giving your stairs and railings a well-deserved facelift, you may be wondering if you should paint or stain them — or do both.

Making the right choice can transform the look of your stairs and even the interior of your house. The wrong choice can leave you with an eyesore or with a staircase in stark contrast to the overall design or aesthetic of your home. The following tips for painting and staining stairs and railings will help you make the best decision.

Painting Stairs

By far the most popular choice today, many homeowners are painting over their stained stairs and railings. More than just about any interior painting project, painting stairs requires proper prep work. The surfaces are often taped and tarped and then sanded to remove the shiny clear coat. A special primer is then applied, followed by two coats of glossy paint in any color.

Staining Stairs

If your stairs are already painted and you’d like to stain instead, professionals like BRWoodFinishing will need to expertly strip the existing paint from the stairs. From there, we will also sand your stairs before the stain can be applied evenly. Because this process is more time-consuming and costly compared to painting over stained wood, most homeowners opt for painting their stairs instead.

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It’s important to note that choosing high-quality professional painters will ensure that you receive an exact quote and project timeline for your stair painting or staining project that fits your budget and schedule.