Newel Posts

[crapmemory]

I have painted my bannisters white and they look lovely apart from the newel posts.
I have to keep retouching them as the paint wears away (from being touched). Any way I can prevent this happening? TIA

[melv16]

What paint are you using?

[Zacs-Master]

Dulux diamond eggshell

[melv16]

I'd use the equivalent oil based eggshell. It's much harder wearing than water based paint.

[The Builder]

Something else you could try, Craps.

After the re-painting has dried thoroughly, apply clear lacquer (gloss or satin.)

Junckers "Strong" or similar. It's a floor lacquer. Made to stand years of walking all over it.