Updating an Oak Stair or Handrail to White and Walnut
Kimberly at Craftyland has made some beautiful changes to their stair handrail.
ever since we moved into our little bungalow just over a year ago, the staircase going down to the basement has been a thorn in my side. the oaky colour stuck out like a sore thumb next to the hardwood we put in, and the staircase is front row center in the kitchen/familyroom/dining area of the house… so it needed a makeover BADLY!! here’s the proof:
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2 coats of stain and 2 coats of varnish
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| let the priming begin! |
Cassity Kmetzsch started Remodelaholic after graduating from Utah State University with a degree in Interior Design. Remodelaholic is the place to share her love for knocking out walls, and building everything back up again to not only add function but beauty to her home. Together with her husband Justin, they have remodeled 6 homes and are working on a seventh. She is a mother of four amazing girls. Making a house a home is her favorite hobby.
>This is fantastic! We have the same ugly oak banister in our house and I've been wanting to redo it — this totally gives me the courage!! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!!
>you did an awesome job! looks great!
Thinking of doing mine like that too! It looks great!!!!!
>It looks great! I remember putting in an oak railing in our home about 11 years ago…I thought it was so pretty then!
>So much nicer! I really like the contrast between the dark stain and the white spindles. Great job!
>I love the way the railing turned out! It is beautiful!
>That is beautiful! I wish I had a railing to redo like this! 🙂 Beautiful color!
>Bravo, and what a difference.
>Great job! I never really knew why I didn't like my own oak bannisters. Now I know! The link to Craftyland takes me to the comments section of "Little Mac Shack" …..help!
>That is seriously gorgeous! I really love the crisp and clean look of it all! And it look wonderful with the floors. GREAT job!
>We just repainted (well, not really "we" as in my husband and I, more like "we" paid to get it painted!!)… and have HATED the bannister. The spindles are also painted white, but the rail part is still the oak. Now I know that "I" (yes, as in "me") need to get busy and make this "most needed" change!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!
>hi lori.. here is the link to craftyland!
https://kimberlyscraftyland.blogspot.com/
hope you stop by 🙂
>I am so sorry about the link issue, but I fixed it now! I really hope you check out her blog!
>What a difference. Just beautifuil. All of the stuff you make or remodel is just amazing. Just amazing you have so much talent!
This looks great!!! I am inspired so I went today to menards to start mine…. I have sanded and started to stain with a gel stain… Can u give me advice on staining and what color did u use????
Netter, I think that a dark walnut color would work well. We have used a dark walnut before and it look awesome. Good luck with the project.
I love this. I was sanding all of the spindles. Now I am going to by some Bullseye 123!! Whew, thanks!
Looks great. Did you use the orbital sander in between the spindles? Which sander did you use?
Hi!
I am in the process of trying to figure out how to address my staircase. I have to replace the balusters as well but that’s small portion of open railing. Could you tell me what color stain you used for the railing and where you purchased it? Are you still happy with it? Did you have to sand a lot or did a light sanding suffice? Any tips you can give would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much!