Lastly, it is time to paint or stain your railing.

You will want to pour your paint or stain into a paint pail. This will make it easier and more efficient when using a paint brush.

Take your brush and do short-to-medium strokes in the direction of the wood grain. This will provide a smooth application. Your paint strokes should go from left to right, or right to left.

Once all of the wood railing has either been painted or stained, you are done! Let dry for a couple of hours before touching.