Good Morning Friends....I hope you are not sick of this stair extravaganza, because we still have a long way to go...But Phase I is over.....YEAH!
My staircase has always been my least favorite part of my house...Adding some character to it has been a plan of mine for a few years. It my not seem like much but getting to this 1/2 way point makes me happy! I am sure you have projects like that too.....You've wanted to do them for so long any progress you make on them seems like a giant step forward!!! For you to grasp the STEP forward here is a picture of my stairs a few years ago......Can you believe how BORING they were? Admit it, they are very boring!
Here is a run down on what we have done so far.
After the bench project was completed in the entry a few weeks ago, we added the bead board up to the first landing. My original plan was to add bead board all the way up...But after our bedroom MDF project I decided I wanted to have both bead board and MDF.
With the new change in mind we added MDF to the inside of the stairwell from the bottom landing to the second landing at the top of the stairs..
I finished the caulking and painting yesterday and here is how it looks with Phase I of this stair project finished...FYI, I am one happy camper that we have even gotten this far!
Stay tuned Friends......
Phase II, taking off the carpet and painting the railings will begin sometime after Thanksgiving....Remember our snag we hit with the treads and riser, they are completely unusable...NO FEAR we have a plan!
Have you been following Lisa @ Shine your Light .....She has been working on the same project....Her beautiful stairs are my GOAL!! Great job Lisa!
Thanks for coming by and have a great day!
I'll be sharing this at these linky parties..
Bravo! I'm too scared to try this, but would love to. Looks great!
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful!!! You guys did a great job. :)
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That looks amazing! So pretty!!
ReplyDeleteYou've done a fabulous job! They're not boring now! :)
ReplyDeleteIt really is looking amazing! I'm very interested to see it without the rug. That's a project I've been thinking about for some time myself.
ReplyDeleteIt's looking beautiful! I can't wait to see what else you do. Great job!
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Beautifully done! Now, I just want a close up/tutorial on how you did the transition from the first vertical strip to the angled top piece. We installed board and batten in our basement, and want to take it up the stairs. HOWEVER, we didn't have that in the original plans, and I'm thinking we might have to do some reworking of the board and batten to transition it correctly. It's a mess I tell you!
ReplyDeleteDid I mention that the staircase also angles and turns - every non-woodworkers nightmare.
Take a look at my post here and you'll see what I mean. My husband and I were baffled, and I think it's because we somehow need to angle the top piece in the board and batten in order for it to flow upward.
http://evolutionofstyleblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/my-beloved-board-and-batten-bar.html
Or, you can just come to my house and work your magic. ;-)
so far so good! what a difference those details make!
ReplyDeleteOh my so pretty!!!
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Kristin
It's so exciting following along with your progress! I'm anxious to see it finished, but will be patient! :)
ReplyDeleteSOOOOO awesome!!! Keep on rocking and rolling :)
ReplyDeletepopping over from type A...look forward to seeing what you do! xoox, tracie
ReplyDeleteIt looks amazing! I can't believe how quickly you move. I'm pretty sure the caulking, sanding, and painting would have been a full week for me. Looking forward to the rest of the project. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLisa your stairs look like something out of a "trim magazine"! They look perfect!! Can you come for a visit to CA and show me how to do this?
ReplyDeleteWow, what a project! I never would have thought to add molding going up my stairs, but now you have my wheels turning. My husband will thank you later ;)
ReplyDeleteYour changes add a lot of charm and personality to your steps. While reading it, I was wondering if you were going to eliminate the carpet and was pleased to read in your last few sentences that you will be. I'm visiting form WOW. Our post there is number 67. Stop by for a visit.
ReplyDeleteThe beadboard and moulding look great! I love Lisa's stairs too...the black and white is awesome. Can't wait to see the completed project.
ReplyDeleteWow, you are one hard worker, with beautiful results. I can't wait to see the end product, but what you have done so far with the beadboard and mdf is amazing. I love that last photo and I know your stairs will be just as beautiful. I noticed that often what I am working on, several other bloggers are too, so that is fun you have another project to look at for inspiration.
ReplyDeleteIt's looking amazing! You could stop right here and it would bet great! I have one of those staircases that needs a little attention so I'm pinning this post for future reference. Your such an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI love what you are doing with your staircase. Now you've inspired me to think of ways to spruce up my staircases, which are both very boring at the moment. Great job. Take Care,Carrie
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Gorgeous Gorgeous!! They look stunning! Great job Lisa! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Lisa...what a difference! I love the beadboard and MDF detailing, your hard work is definitely paying off.
ReplyDeleteLisa, It's greatness! What a difference details make!
ReplyDeleteThey're looking great! We just had our carpet removed and handrails painted, and it is such a huge improvement. You'll love it when it's done :)
ReplyDeletehaha-I love your daughter's bored expression on your boring before stairs. :) I love your inspiration pic, and you guys have made awesome progress so far! Our staircase is not only boring, but pathetic. It's missing spindles and is in dire need of refinishing. Someday...:)
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