To stain the wood simply dip your rag or old sock into General Finishes JP Gel Stain in Java color that has been stirred well according to your particular brands instructions. Keep it all consistent with the same type of coating.
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Staining A Stair Railing.
Staining a stair railing. However be sure that the coat is not so thick that it drips down the railing. For a lighter color 2 or 3 coats would suffice. You will need several coats to get the look you want we applied 4 coats of stain to the stairs and railings and it looked great but we wanted a dark rich color.
Rub over your wood in small working areas lightly until your stain is even in color and thickness. If a stain pad is awkward to use to wipe off the excess stain try an old rag. Although you are not trying to strip the existing finish off it is good practice to sand thoroughly with 150-180 grit sandpaper over all the stair railings stair banisters newel posts and stair parts that will be stained darker.
Its up to preference. Since the wood stair railing is full of small spaces and designs you will not be able to use a sprayer. You can still push the stain into the wood with it as you remove the excess.
You will want to apply a thick layer of gel stain to your stair railing. Wipe off any excess with painters rags before the stain dries. You should sand the railings until the surface is dull.
Regardless of whether your current stair railing is made of metal or through wood it can be very stylish. This is where staining wood can get messy. Staining Your Railing and Banisters Stained stairs tend to have a shorter lifespan when compared to painted stairs.
Continue applying drying and wiping stain at different sections of the stairs until everything is coated. When you are ready to apply the stain to your stair railing or treads pick a rag or a brush to use to apply the stain. These drips will dry this way and you will have an uneven surface to your stair railing.
Either a brush or a rag will work great to apply this stain it is all preference here. Oak banister makeoverThis tutorial demonstrates how to stain and paint a banister without stripping and minimal sanding using General Finishes Gel Stain and. How to Stain a Staircase Railing I preferred to use a brush when applying the stain to the staircase railing but I know some people would rather use a rag or an old t-shirt to apply the stain.
Stain brand and color of your choice the banister thoroughly using a wide sponge brush Wait for the stain to soak in and dry for about 10 minutes. With some stain on your the brush wipe it along the wood in an outward fashion. Remove excess stain from small cracks and.
To gain better control of the sprayed. Since on this your railing. It really doesnt matter which tool you use as long as you are comfortable with the process.
For the application of a gel stain a thin cloth or foam brush is the best option. If you do choose a stain know that darker stains are more durable in these highly trafficked areas. Apply a liberal amount of stain to the stair railing in the direction of the wood grain.
Stir your stain with a paint stick then dip a paper towel or scrap rag in the stain and rub it onto the wood in the direction of the grain. Foam brushes work great for applying stain to railings. Staining Stairs If your stairs are already painted and youd like to stain instead professional painters will need to expertly strip the existing paint from the stairs.
Lots of people forget the stair railing while renovating their own home. From there they will also sand your stairs before the stain can be applied evenly. The way I just said that sounds like its a careful methodical procedure but its not.
Your stair railing isnt supposed to you need to be functional. Still your railing is probably the first stuff that people see once they arrive at your home. Wipe off excess stain with a wet cloth.
I suggest using a foam sponge brush to apply the gel stain.
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