How Do You Fix Rails And Balusters?
Fixing rails and balusters can be a tricky task. It requires a basic understanding of carpentry and knowledge about the specific stair system in your home. Once you know a few basics, successfully fix rails and balusters, like a professional. Examine the rails and balusters to determine the problem. Decide whether it’s necessary to replace the rail and balusters. Purchase a new rail and balusters if it’s severely damaged. Buy wood putty, matching stain and polyurethane for minor repairs like dents. Sand the dent with rough low grade sandpaper and work your way to a finer grade of sand paper, until the surface is smooth. Fill holes with wood putty and allow it completely dry. Sand the putty so that it is level with the surface of the wood after the drying process. Stain the sanded portion of the rail or baluster. Applying stain to any portions that has not been sanded darkens the wood. Re-stain until you have reached the desired color match. Apply a coat of polyurethane to the stain. Al
