Like all staircase parts, baserails can be painted and stained in a colour that matches the interior of your home.
In fact, adding paint or varnish can actually prolong the lifespan of your staircase, as it maintains the natural strength of the wood - if done correctly - preventing chips and scratches from appearing over time.
Before altering the colour of your baserail, it’s vital that you sand and clean the oak as much as possible. This removes any oil and old paint to ensure a smooth and long-lasting finish.
If you’re buying a baserail with the intention of painting it, make sure to select ‘unfinished’ before adding it to your cart. If you purchase a lacquered baserail, you’ll just be giving yourself more work to do, as you’ll need to do extra sanding to remove the shiny design.
If you’d like to know more about painting a baserail and how to do it properly, send your questions to info@staircrazy.co.uk and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.