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Sanding varnished banisters

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  • 04-01-2009 5:37pm
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    Redsoxfan
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    Hi

    The banisters in our house are varnished and we want to paint them white.

    So I commenced sanding, but at the rate it's going, it will take 6 months as the posts are bevelled etc.

    Is there a more efficient solution? Are the liquid sander solutions I have seen in DIY stores suitable?


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    Heatherview
    Closed Accounts Posts: 152 ✭✭Heatherview


    Hi
    All you need to do is sand slightly to give the undercoat a grip then finish with gloss or semi gloss or what ever white you wish.
    Heatherview


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    ART6
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    Rub them down with wire wool. It's much quicker and will provide the key for the paint.


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    GreeBo
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    As above, if you are painting then you dont need to remove all the varnish. Just any loose flakey bits and then make sure to take the shine of everywhere else.

    Its a manky job to take it all off...believe me :(


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    Redsoxfan
    Registered Users Posts: 5,329 ✭✭✭Redsoxfan


    Good to know, thanks all.


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