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Best hard-wearing, durable paint for bannisters

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Picking up a paintbrush instead of a giant Transformer-like power tool is a much more sensible approach if you’re working up the motivation to do up the house under your own steam.

The simple DIY task of painting is one that most can manage easily, provided they’re equipped with the right tools and have done the prep. Colour can have a transformative effect on a space; even highlighting small details like skirting boards, door frames and staircase bannisters promises to revitalise your interiors with minimal effort.

Statement bannisters are a superb way of injecting colour into a stairwell or hall without the commitment of doing the walls. Depending on your bravery levels, a bright colour will bring a refreshing modern twist to homes -

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