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    robinfurman Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 19, 2009, 06:42 PM
    Re-doing banister
    I have a natural banister and would like the spindles to be white now and the handrail to be a darker than natural finish... how do I accomplish this?
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    Oct 19, 2009, 06:51 PM
    Hi, robinfurman!

    You could refinish the banister handrail with a dark stain, after stripping off the present finish and stain and apply a clear top coat of some kind to it and then paint the spindles.

    Is that what you're looking for?

    Thanks!
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    Oct 19, 2009, 06:54 PM
    Can I paint the spindles white right over the existing stain, or do I have to strip them, also?
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    Oct 20, 2009, 12:27 AM
    Hi again, robinfurman!

    That depends...

    Do you know what kind of finish is on the spindles already, like lacquer, water-based or oil finish of some kind?

    Thanks!
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