A railing makeover from painted to stained and the final installment of the family room makeover.
The railing is complete and I can officially say I conquered all the red paint in the family room:
There was red paint everywhere: walls, trim, railings, handrail, vents and stair risers.
I just love the look of white semi-gloss paint against the dark stain, it’s classy, updated and fresh:
The stairs go down to the pool room (which was partially red too 🙂):
How to refinish a painted railing:
1. Start by prepping your workspace, use painters tape and drop cloths.
Apply a thick layer of Citristrip stripper gel safe for indoors:
Wait. Let the stripper do the work.
2. Using a metal or plastic scraper remove the loose paint:
This is my pile of paint from one corner post:
3. Once you’ve scraped off as much paint as possible begin sanding the last fine layer with an orbital sander.
In my case I was looking to remove ALL of the red paint on the newels and railings because I didn’t want red seeping through the new stain.
4. Prime and paint balusters semi-gloss white:
5. Stain newels and railings Minwax Jacobean:
6. Seal with 2 coats Minwax semi-gloss poly, sanding in between coats.
I can not IMAGINE how much work it was to strip and sand those posts inside! You're amazing. The new looks is amazing!
What a ton of work! So worth it in the end though — your railing is beautiful now.
Wow! What a great result after all of the elbow grease that I'm sure went into it! I love the contrast of the stain and the crisp white paint – such a classic and timeless look. Oh how far that space has come – well done!!
Wow, you have done so much work. How gratifying it must be, though. Now that it's done!!! 🙂
It's absolutely beautiful.
Simply Amazing!! I love it, and props to you for all that work!
Lots of work but so well worth it!
It turned out so amazing! What a transformation after all that painstaking work.
Wow! Looks great! I imagine that was a lot of work!
BEAUTIFUL! What a difference!!
This looks so great! Ugh! I can't imagine stripping all that paint off, all your work sure paid off! Very very pretty!
Wow! That is amazing. I don't know what anyone was thinking painting that place red.. but your work is definitely paying off.
It is gorgeous now!
oh yeah that looks like it was a huge job, it looks so great now. I was trying to catch up on your new house adventures but I am falling behind! :/
This is gorgeous! I am featuring you tomorrow!
I love your new railing! I love your color choices! I also love the renovation projects that you've been posting. Are you done with all your projects? I'm sure you have a fabulous home. Any updates? 🙂
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