White Primed Square Twist Spindle 41mm x 900mm

How do I choose the right kind of white primed spindle for my staircase?

There are many different style options available when choosing your white primed spindles, including our square twist design. There are a few important questions you’ll need to consider when selecting your spindles to make sure you’re buying the best product for you and your home:

1. Is your staircase closed string or cut string? - This will change how the spindles are fixed to the stairs and which styles are compatible with your current staircase.

2. Does your staircase diminish? - A diminishing staircase will affect the height of your spindles and their spacing, so you might need to adjust your choice to maintain both safety and visual balance.

3. What is the overall style of the property? - You’ll need to decide whether you want to complement the traditional or modern style of your home, or create some contrast with a combination of both.

4. Who lives in the property? - You’ll also need to consider who lives in your home when choosing a spindle style. Considering pets, children, or elderly residents will help ensure that you meet both safety standards and aesthetic goals.

What does it mean when a spindle is made from white primed wood?

When buying any stair parts made from bare wood, one of the largest challenges you’ll face is painting. To get the best out of your spindles or other stair parts, you’ll need to apply a knotting solution, primer, and an undercoat. This can take up a huge amount of time when completing the process for an entire staircase.

With white primed wooden stair parts, your staircase elements will arrive with this process completed. The knotting solution, primer, and white undercoat are already applied, meaning all you need to do is add your chosen colour top coat, and you’re done!

Do I need to paint my white primed spindles?

We recommend painting your spindles, even if you’d like them to be white, as the colour of the primer may vary between stair parts. If the bright white look is what you’re after, avoid choosing a paint with any yellow tint to it. 

What’s the best way to apply paint to my white primed twist spindles?

The quickest way to paint spindles, especially those with intricate designs and lots of nooks and crannies, is to spray them. However, using a sprayer in your home might feel nerve-racking if it's your first time.

After spraying, your best option is to use a roller or brush to apply paint to your spindles. Be sure to focus on painting even coats and removing any excess paint that gathers in the recesses of the design you choose.

For more information, check out our helpful guide: “What’s the best finish for stair spindles?”

How far apart should my white primed square twist spindles be?

The spacing of your spindles is not only important to the overall look of your staircase, but must also follow safety regulations. The gap between each of your spindles must not be more than 99mm, measured from the thinnest part, to ensure the safety of children and pets in the home. Within this limit, you can decide how far apart you’d like your spindles, which may depend on your aesthetic preference.

Need a hand working out how many spindles you’ll need for your staircase? Check out our helpful calculator below, or find out more about spindle spacing on our information page.