How do I paint or stain wooden railings?
I have two wooden railings leading down to a finished lower level… Would like to paint or stain them… Any suggestions for what kind of paint or stain?
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Paint - use oil based primer and paint.
Stain - use gel stain and polyurethane top coat
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Get a penatraiting min wax stain you put on with a rag it will come nice then varnish.