woodsmith wrote on Mar 15th, 2013, 4:08pm:How about a plan B? You could cap it with a similar moulding in oak and then give it a couple of coats of Polyx oil, rather than paint it.
I agree that's a much better idea.
But just out of curiosity... How many do you have in your place?
If kids are involved you'd be surprised how quickly things like this can wear away!