A quick and easy handrail varnish was applied here via brush using Defthane's interior polyurethane. Vacuum-assisted power sanding and tack clothing were utilized between coats to keep the air surrounding the project cleaner and mitigate surface sediment as the coating set up.
The single tread support is still pretty appealing, but we think the long support under each tread will be unattractive from below looking up from the first floor hall and kitchen. Too much of the nice wood underneath is covered with this system. Beside, I just want to make Geoff cringe at all the stuff going on here!