Friends, I have been busy. Almost too busy to show you what I’ve been busy with. Lately, I’ve been inspired by these staircase images on Pinterest….
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So, I’ve decided to paint our dreadful basement staircase and give it a mini face-lift! Here’s what I was working with…
And here’s a few progress shots…
And after much debate, here’s the final color I landed on for the staircase’s runner - Benjamin Moore’s van courtland blue (with the wall color being rockport gray and the trim being white dove), seen here:
I have my number stencils all ready to go – dry paint, dry! Guess what finished project I’ll be showing you on Monday? THIS ONE! Full photos and tutorial will be coming your way then.
Hooray for the weekend. Have a safe and happy one!
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September 9th, 2011 on 5:22 am
I love your stairs! I have been thinking about doing the same thing to my bonus room stairs. I was wondering if you’re using an oil base paint for durability. Thanks! Love you blog!
September 9th, 2011 on 6:30 am
Hi Dana! Good question! I am actually using Benjamin Moore’s floor paint for its durability. It can be tinted any color too. So far, so good!
September 9th, 2011 on 5:40 am
This makes me wish I had stairs in my apartment. I wonder how pissed my landlord would be if I tore up the carpet and painted the shared stairs in the building.
I love the blue/gray combo. Can’t wait to see the finished photos!
September 9th, 2011 on 5:56 am
Lookin’ great so far! Love the color
September 9th, 2011 on 7:23 am
Excellent choice in colors!! It’ll look fantastic! Now I wish I was home to do our attic stairs!
September 9th, 2011 on 8:31 am
No way! I LOVE this project …. I’ve always wished I had stairs so I could do something cool like this. I’m so excited to see the afters Monday
Have a great weekend!
September 9th, 2011 on 1:59 pm
Love the idea and your color choices! Excited to see it all finished on Monday!
September 9th, 2011 on 6:13 pm
I love painted stairs. I did our basement stairs and they are still holding up beautifully. I recommend putting poly over everything though. I have to go back and do this. When I damp mop the stairs, the paint ever so slightly comes up. Lesson learned.