EASY DIY Staircase Makeover on a Budget

Jenni Ingram
by Jenni Ingram
12 Materials
$50
1 Day
Easy

We recently painted our entrance way including the trim, floor, and doors. Of course... then the staircase looked out of place. So that became my next project.

Beige Beauty

A shot of our entryway the day we moved in. As you can see it NEEDED updating!

Before

The stairs were all oak (like the rest of the house) and the treads were carpeted in white-ish carpet – you know, the perfect color for a family with 3 kids and two dogs!  

After

Look at the staircase now! Quite a difference don’t you think? This is exactly what you see as you walk in the front door, and it’s so much more welcoming than before! Check out how I did the stenciled floor on my blog post here.

Full tutorial in video

Here's a summary of what I did: I removed the old carpet, stained the treads, and painted the risers and spindles. I did keep the banister and newel posts stained, just for a little design element that was a little special. 

The runner is a Costco floor runner; sections cost $10 each, and I used 4 to get all the way up the steps. They are the most inexpensive, easiest to install runners you can imagine. The stripes were a little bit challenging to line up but attached with just a few staples. The no-skid backing kept the runner in place just perfectly.   

The landing had already been replaced with waterproof laminate flooring. But I think I got the posts and treads to match the landing perfectly! 

Watch my YouTube video where I show exactly how I renovated this old, beige staircase into a beautiful showcase. For more video tutorials and paint reviews find me on YouTube at Roots & Wings Furniture LLC

Also be sure to follow me on Facebook @rootsandwingsfurniture for more inspiration, encouragement, and support (+ announcements on my upcoming classes)!

Suggested materials:
  • Hammer   (https://amzn.to/2H79Xd0)
  • Pry-bar   (https://amzn.to/2EQItG2)
  • Staple remover   (https://amzn.to/2EQ7GQX)
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