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If you know which material you want to use, then you can calculate the cost of your specific new banister and spindles, including the materials and labour. Let’s start with the materials and assume you have an average UK staircase of 4m from bottom to top.

The range of styles and complementing colours for your bannisters are limited only by your imagination. The elegance of a dark stained wood stairs can be emphasised by choosing an interesting tone for the bannister like a charcoal grey or olive green, or alternatively, a bright white bannister will create a striking contrast. Or if you’re feeling really bold you could opt for contrasting shades for the spindles, those vertical uprights that support the bannisters, and for the handrail itself. You might want to consider the colours of your skirting boards and match them with these to help fluidly tie the interior design together. Preparation is key when it comes to decorating and never more so than when you're painting a surface which will get a battering from daily use. 'All surfaces need to be thoroughly cleaned, holes filled, wooden surfaces sanded,' says Jason Burns at FrogTape. While the final coat dries, peel off any decorator’s tape when the paint is still wet. Let it completely dry before painting your spindles. Use decorator’s tape to protect the underside of your bannister or areas you don’t want to get paint on. This is especially useful if you’re painting the spindles a different colour to the bannister. Put the tape as close to the edge of the spindles as possible, protecting the areas you’re most likely to get paint on. This will also give you satisfyingly clean lines when you finish. If you’re not painting the bannister a different colour, you will only need the decorator’s tape at the base of the spindles. While a white painted staircase is the most traditional look for a home, the inclusion of brightly painted staircase in a myriad of colours can make a huge impact on any home.

Bannisters and spindles are fiddly features to paint. You don’t have to be a contortionist to do a good job though, here are our top tips for a perfect finish.

While it may prove a bit fiddly and time-consuming, dealing with spindles and odd angles, a rough sanding will help your new coat of paint to adhere and bond to the surface and will be worth it in the long run. Related content: Staircase ideas: Stunning railings, banisters and stairs. Banister colour ideas: Express your true hues Remember to apply thin coats for a more durable finish. Add one coat of undercoat, leave to dry as instructed and rub down with a fine grit sandpaper to avoid any paint bubbling, wipe clean with a damp cloth and leave to dry and repeat. You may be looking at painted stairs ideas where you match the banister with the stairs or just the tread. In the end the choice is yours. Can you paint over stained or varnished wood? Bannisters and spindles are fiddly features to paint. You don’t have to be a contortionist to do a good job though, here are our top tips for a perfect finish.

If you are looking to change your current staircase, replacing your banister and spindles is a good, cost-effective option. So, how much does it cost to replace spindles and banisters?Stairs Handrail Banister Runner Dark Wood Floors White Walls Farmhouse Stair Runner Dark Wood Floors White Walls Stairs