Banister Makeovers Look AH-mazing: Seriously, AH-mazing

There comes a time when your staircase banisters need a makeover. Maybe it's when you're looking through your teenager's prom photos and are distracted by the unattractive 90s railing, or maybe it's when you notice the paint chipping from where your now 8-year-old dog once chewed the banisters as a puppy. In any case, there's always a DIY solution to your banister woes and perhaps you just need one of these ideas to freshen things up.

This banister renovation is for when you have a sturdy railing but your stairs need a facelift -- build a different newel post around the existing post and replace the spindles!

This banister renovation is for when you have a sturdy railing but your stairs need a facelift -- build a different newel post around the existing post and replace the spindles!

*This post was sponsored by Basic Coatings, however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.My home is a super dated split level that was originally bu…

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