Best way to paint stained wood?

Question

My stair case is currently dark brown stained wood. I would like the paint the handrail and the bottom black with white spindles. What paint and techniques would give the best finish?

Colin · Accepted Answer

You’ll need to rub down and apply Zinsser stain block 1-2 coats then paint with Additional undercoat and topcoat as required

Brandon · Answer

Use zin bin primer red tin …must use that before undercoating as its a stain ..this will block the stain.

Gary · Answer

Hi, this will need to be sanded down to make it smooth then apply paint..

Michael · Answer

If it is a varnished finish rub through the topcoat to stop chipping and prime with Zinsser bin or coovar equivalent followed by suitable undercoat and finish coat.

Keith · Answer

all you need is to rub down well then 1 coat of sand and sealer then  2 coats of primer then 2 coats of satinwood or 1 coat undercoat and 1 coat of gloss

Jason · Answer

You first need to sand it smooth get rid of any bumps fill any holes with ready-made interior powder( Johnstone's pro gold is good )filler. Caulk any joint gaps between spindles, handrail etc..
When your filler and caulk are dry, sand to a smooth finish over the powder filler.
Then use 2 coats of Zinsser Cover Stain ( you can tint it to your chosen colour)to prime the entire staircase. 
Use a good undercoat base and a satin finish ( if you go to any good paint shop, they will ask you what base ..ie...satin, gloss, semi-gloss ) they will then ask what tint/pigment you want, colour code this will be the same colour number for both undercoat and finish coat.
I would use a variety of sash brushes( round brushes) and also a Ligger Brush to cut in your spindles.
I would buy also 1 1/2 flat brushes for your flat areas near the treads.
Decorating blanket on either side of the stairs.
And enjoy 👍

Max · Answer

Sand then use a good undercoat followed by two coats of gloss

Danny · Answer

Best way to paint stained woodwork is to prepare it with sandpaper dust off and apply a coat of aluminium primer first then you should be able to apply chosen paint to finish

Karen · Answer

I have used satin paint to complete the same its a lovely finish

Constantin · Answer

Rub down whatever you wanna paint ... Use oil-based undercoat or Zinsser ( red and black tub ) and use oil-based topcoat ( 2 coats you need ) .it can be anything satinwood, eggshell or gloss ... Good luck

Best way to paint stained wood?

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