How to Paint Staircase Spindles
Staircase spindles are commonly made of either wrought iron or wood. Painting your staircase spindles should prove to be an easy task for those with a few spare hours. Use a high-quality metal primer and paint for metal spindles. If you're painting wood, use a primer and paint made for wood. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Spindles
- Paint
- Damp cloth
- Sandpaper
- Drop cloth
- Painter's tape
- Newspaper
- Primer
- Paint brush
Instructions
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Clean the surface of the staircase spindles. If they are new, chances are they'll only need to be wiped off with a damp cloth. If you are painting over an existing surface, it may be necessary to scrub the surface thoroughly. If you are painting new wood spindles, sand down any rough spots using fine sandpaper. It's important to make sure that any surface you paint is as smooth and clean as possible to ensure an optimal finish.
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Cover any area near the spindles that you want to avoid painting. If the spindles are not yet installed, spread out a drop cloth and place them on top. If the spindles are already on the steps, use painter's tape to cover smaller spaces and a drop cloth or newspaper to cover the stairs.
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Paint the primer onto the spindles with your brush and allow to dry for as long as the instructions on the can suggests.
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Paint the spindles. Once the primer has dried, apply the paint making sure to cover all areas.
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Remove the painter's tape, if used. It's important to do this before the paint dries to avoid potentially peeling some of the spindle's paint away.
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Tips & Warnings
Common colors are white for wood and black for wrought iron. However, don't feel like you have to stick with tradition.
