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Railing Makeover from Paint to Stain

October 14, 2013

railing makeover
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:
railing before and after

stained railing with white balusters
painted railing before and stained railing after

There was red paint everywhere: walls, trim, railings, handrail, vents and stair risers.

stairwell before and after
I just love the look of white semi-gloss paint against the dark stain, it’s classy, updated and fresh:
railing makeover with stain and painted walls
The stairs go down to the pool room (which was partially red too 🙂):
stairwell looking up before and after

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:

stripping railing balusters
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:

stripped paint from railing
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:

railing stripped to raw wood
5. Stain newels and railings Minwax Jacobean:

railing stained minwax jacobean
6. Seal with 2 coats Minwax semi-gloss poly, sanding in between coats.
railing stained and sealed after

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Filed Under: DIY, FAMILY ROOM, HOME DECOR, PAINT, PLAYROOM, SALTBOX PROJECT14 Comments

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  1. [email protected] says

    October 14, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    I can not IMAGINE how much work it was to strip and sand those posts inside! You're amazing. The new looks is amazing!

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  2. Frankie says

    October 14, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    What a ton of work! So worth it in the end though — your railing is beautiful now.

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  3. Jenny says

    October 14, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    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!!

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  4. Mindy says

    October 15, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    Wow, you have done so much work. How gratifying it must be, though. Now that it's done!!! 🙂
    It's absolutely beautiful.

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  5. Mindi Carwin says

    October 15, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    Simply Amazing!! I love it, and props to you for all that work!

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  6. DaiseyJayne.com says

    October 15, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Lots of work but so well worth it!

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  7. Our Pinteresting Family says

    October 16, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    It turned out so amazing! What a transformation after all that painstaking work.

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  8. Tara Corley says

    October 17, 2013 at 4:56 AM

    Wow! Looks great! I imagine that was a lot of work!

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  9. Danielle Bartran says

    October 17, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    BEAUTIFUL! What a difference!!

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  10. Abby says

    October 17, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    This looks so great! Ugh! I can't imagine stripping all that paint off, all your work sure paid off! Very very pretty!

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  11. TheKimSix Fix says

    October 21, 2013 at 3:59 AM

    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!

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  12. Katy says

    October 25, 2013 at 2:39 AM

    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! :/

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  13. Desiree @ The 36th AVENUE says

    October 25, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    This is gorgeous! I am featuring you tomorrow!

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  14. Leeanne Dyson says

    January 21, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    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? 🙂

    Leeanne Dyson @ MasterMyList

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