+- Woodnet Forums (https://www.forums.woodnet.net)
+-- Thread: Refinishing maple stair hand railings (/showthread.php?tid=7353304)
Refinishing maple stair hand railings - mikefm101 - 03-04-2020
Hi
The stair railings in our house are 20 years old and the finish is getting worn and dirt is getting embedded in.
I’d like to refinish them.
I think some time hand sanding is better over chemical stripper however I’m not sure what a good clear top coat is.
Arm R Seal comes to mind. Will that hold up or should I go with a thicker film like spar varnish?
Mike
RE: Refinishing maple stair hand railings - jteneyck - 03-04-2020
(03-04-2020, 12:46 PM)mikefm101 Wrote: Hi
The stair railings in our house are 20 years old and the finish is getting worn and dirt is getting embedded in.
I’d like to refinish them.
I think some time hand sanding is better over chemical stripper however I’m not sure what a good clear top coat is.
Arm R Seal comes to mind. Will that hold up or should I go with a thicker film like spar varnish?
Mike
I used Arm-R-Seal on some curly maple handrails I made over 10 years ago. After 5 years of daily use they still looked great. Haven't had a chance to see them since then. Three to five thin coats on most woods should be fine.
If you like a little darker look consider Waterlox Original. Same easy wiping varnish and also very durable.
john