Stairway Update

This staircase is going to be the death of me.  I am certain.

See all those tiny bits of carpeting still stuck on the stairs?  Well, instead of using a tack strip, like normal carpet installers would, the old homeowners thought a quick upholstery stapler was the solution.  This is what my husband likes to call a 'JimmyJoe' job.  Terribly awful DIY skills were used by the previous homeowners in this house.  I could go on, but I won't.

Instead, I'll tell you about the four blisters on my hands.  I got them from removing all those staples from the oak treads and risers using a pair of needle nose pliers.  My hands were bleeding!   So much for that manicure...

Now that the staples have been removed, I am hard at work  sanding, prepping and painting my staircase.  Here are the colours we have chosen:



BM Chelsea Gray for the treads.

BM White Dove for the risers and trim.

Yes, this means I will be painting out the trim on the entire staircase.  It is looking rather horrible right now - chipped and dingy cream coloured paint.  This should be quite an improvement!  I will be back with more progress shots on Friday!

xo Meg