Painting Spindles Black?
by Wendy M
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Does anyone ever paint their spindles black? Would it be a bad idea? Look tacky? Please give input! Thx!!
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I painted my steps only black, and left the railing, spindles, and step facings white...it turned out to be very classy looking!
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Therese C
on Jul 08, 2012
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I think if you painted the spindles and railing both black, it could look cool. (Might resemble iron.)
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S_P
on Jul 08, 2012
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I was also thinking it could be very elegant.
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Lori J
on Jul 08, 2012
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I've seen spindles painted black and it does look great. Also, another option is to leave the spindles white and paint the railing black. My sister did that and it looks fantastic.
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Rhoda V
on Jul 08, 2012
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It's a pretty classic look and we've done quite a few homes in Atlanta that way. It's all personal taste...won't look tacky at all!
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HandyANDY - Handyman & All Repairs, LLC
on Jul 08, 2012
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Love the idea! But if you do that, I would paint the railings white or black. And maybe consider staining the steps a darker color.
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Eclectically Vintage - Kelly
on Jul 08, 2012
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I like white spindles, black stair treads and railing, but I'm sure black spindles would look great too.
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Pam C
on Jul 09, 2012
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I did think about staining the rail dark also, but was unsure with the steps being that honey color, our hardwoods are that honey color, would it be weird to have steps a different color and also most of the steps are carpeted, I worry staining the exposed side part could be tricky? Thx
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Wendy M
on Jul 09, 2012
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I wouldn't stain them, I'd paint them black. Google "Modern Family" and look at their stairway, it shows black stairs and railing with white spindles. It will look wonderful with your wood floors.
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Pam C
on Jul 09, 2012
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ok, so my hubby is not on board with painting the spindles, BUT, he said he is willing to actually trade the spindles out for iron ones, but the question now is...which kind do I go with? Do I do a combo of 2 different kinds? TIA, again!! (there are some thinner plain ones available, too)
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Wendy M
on Jul 09, 2012
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not to complicate things more...but there are dozens more styles than what you posted here. http://www.stairwarehouse.com/33-2-double-scroll.html
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KMS Woodworks
on Jul 09, 2012
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Concerning the iron spindles - think about the design and how easy it is to keep clean. I like the swirls but there is a dust, etc. issue. I think the black would be nice, wood or iron.
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Nancy Q
on Jul 09, 2012
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Go to http://houzz.com/ and search for black spindles, balusters, stair rails. Lots of photo examples.
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Brenda
on Jul 09, 2012
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I would take a picture of them and print the picture then paint the picture to see if you would like it..
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Ginger P
on Jul 09, 2012
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You can just paint the handrail black and it would transform the look. You don't have to paint the treads or steps black. It would be the least work for the most improvement. Best, Charles
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Peace Painting Co., Inc.
on Jul 10, 2012
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Remember this if you paint them Black it will be very hard to go back...you will have to use a silver colored paint as a primer to cover the black! Been there~someone else painted it black, the only way I could get the white to cover was to paint the whole deal Silver first, then white...or of course sand & scrape the whole deal and it was an antique stair case...Good Luck...
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Kat T
on Jul 10, 2012
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I had iron spindles at my last house and loved them. We did 3 simple plain ones then one ornate one. Loved the look.
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Eclectically Vintage - Kelly
on Jul 10, 2012
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I think it would look great. OR you could just sand and stain the handrail black first to see if you like it. OR, just go for it and do it. It's your home. Good luck.
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Diana Deiley
on Jan 15, 2016
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DON'T DO IT
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Rocky Catt
on Feb 10, 2016
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If you paint the handrail you should do the newel posts as well. Classic the way it is. If you're looking for change perhaps go slowly...why not try painting just small area near the base block. I'm thinking the turned area just above that and maybe the smaller turned area above the 'ball'. Will be tedious work!
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Mosaicone
on Feb 10, 2016
Therese C
on Jul 08, 2012
S_P
on Jul 08, 2012
Lori J
on Jul 08, 2012
Rhoda V
on Jul 08, 2012
HandyANDY - Handyman & All Repairs, LLC
on Jul 08, 2012
Eclectically Vintage - Kelly
on Jul 08, 2012
Pam C
on Jul 09, 2012
Wendy M
on Jul 09, 2012
KMS Woodworks
on Jul 09, 2012
Nancy Q
on Jul 09, 2012
Brenda
on Jul 09, 2012
Ginger P
on Jul 09, 2012
Peace Painting Co., Inc.
on Jul 10, 2012
Kat T
on Jul 10, 2012
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