Staircase spraying
Staircase spraying — every spindle, no brush marks
Spindles, banisters, handrails, newel posts and strings spray painted in your home, with floors, walls and carpet fully protected.
Why spray a staircase
Spindles are slow to brush and hard to get right
A staircase has dozens of spindles, each with curves and corners that brushes struggle to reach evenly. Spraying covers every side in a smooth, even coat with no runs or brush marks.
A staircase is part of the house, so this work is done on site. The hallway, treads, carpet and walls are masked and sheeted before anything is sprayed.
Handrails get the most handling of anything in a house, so they are finished with a hard-wearing top coat. Oak or timber handrails and treads can be left natural or clear lacquered.
What we spray
Parts of the staircase we spray
Spindles and balusters
Turned, square and plain spindles, every face.
Handrails
Painted or clear lacquered, with a hard-wearing top coat.
Newel posts
Posts, caps and finials sprayed to match.
Strings and risers
Side strings, risers and the panelling under the stairs.
Landing balustrades
Landing rails and spindles finished to match the stairs.
New staircase parts
New spindles and rails sprayed in our booths before fitting.
How it is done
How a staircase is sprayed
- 01
Photos and colour
Send photos of the stairs; we agree colour, sheen and what stays natural.
- 02
Protect
Floors, carpet, treads and walls masked and sheeted.
- 03
Preparation
Old paint keyed or taken back, cracks and dents filled, sanded smooth.
- 04
Primer
A primer to suit bare wood or the old paint.
- 05
Top coat
Colour sprayed in thin coats on every face of every spindle.
- 06
Unmask and check
Protection removed and the stairs left clean.
Finish and colour
Colour and sheen
Dead matt
Soft and chalky to look at, popular on deep colours and period homes.
Eggshell
A low sheen that wipes clean and hides everyday fingermarks.
Satin
A gentle reflection that lifts a darker room without showing every mark.
Gloss
Flatted and polished to a deep shine. Best on flat, smooth surfaces.
We can match a colour from any paint brand's chart, a sample door, a fabric or a tin you already have. Before the full job is sprayed, you can sign off a sample so there are no surprises. Timber handrails and treads can be left natural or clear lacquered.
Common questions
Staircase spraying questions
- Can I still use the stairs?
- We plan the work with you so there is a way up and down. The stairs need to be left alone while the coats dry.
- Will you spray my carpet or walls?
- No. Everything that is not being sprayed is masked and sheeted first.
- Can the handrail stay as natural wood?
- Yes. A common choice is painted spindles with a natural or clear lacquered oak handrail.
- Do you spray new spindles before fitting?
- Yes. New spindles and rails can be sprayed in our booths and fitted finished.
Get a quote
Send photos of the whole staircase, a close-up of the spindles, and tell us which parts you want sprayed. We will come back with a written quote.
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