The Painted Stair Runner
Stairs can be a few planks taking you to the second level of your home
or they can make an impact in your design space.
or they can make an impact in your design space.
Before ... oh my
The challenge began when the cavernous dark staircase and it's ugly blue carpet seemed to be welded to the treads and hundreds of staples were jammed into every nook and cranny. I am not kidding it was scary. Eventually I was able to rip that carpet off the stairs but what's even worse, I found different types of wood underneath, figures, and all those nasty staples, gauges and dents were quite visible not good for staining... on to plan B.
Solution
Sage what else, re- purpose and paint. But just paint? Kinda boring! So I went online to get some ideas and of course I saw all kinds of great staircases with painted patterns. How about that! Remember, simple is the key. So I took out my measuring tape and carefully plotted my pattern. Keeping true to my "cottagey look", it cost all of $60.00
Solution
Sage what else, re- purpose and paint. But just paint? Kinda boring! So I went online to get some ideas and of course I saw all kinds of great staircases with painted patterns. How about that! Remember, simple is the key. So I took out my measuring tape and carefully plotted my pattern. Keeping true to my "cottagey look", it cost all of $60.00
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In Process After
How To:
Tape anything up you don't want painted. Then apply your base color first.
Only paint one side, so you can walk up the other side. When thoroughly dry, paint the other side. After all stairs are covered with a base coat and thoroughly dry, tape your pattern with painters tape and measure carefully.
Apply your favorite shade of paint, one that will compliment your decor.
Remember less is more! Yeah, you did it yourself without shelling out tons of money on supplies and labor!
from the nest,
Gina
Tape anything up you don't want painted. Then apply your base color first.
Only paint one side, so you can walk up the other side. When thoroughly dry, paint the other side. After all stairs are covered with a base coat and thoroughly dry, tape your pattern with painters tape and measure carefully.
Apply your favorite shade of paint, one that will compliment your decor.
Remember less is more! Yeah, you did it yourself without shelling out tons of money on supplies and labor!
from the nest,
Gina
