Thanks Jerry
Certainly don't want to replace it - probably cost more than the house (its an old one in France) but not sure I want to paint either
I might try to sand, stain and varnish, as you suggest for the rail, or I might just leave it alone!
Thanks again
I have an old oak staircase (100 yrs +) It is in good order, but looks a bit 'dull'. Looks like it has been varnished or polished in past but most of this is worn off.
What is best way to re-finish, without too much hard work. I don't really want to start stripping it (3 stories high and 5...