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Paint color transition (stairwell)

13 years ago

Hi guys,

Just one more quick question while I wait for my sample paints to dry....

Below is a picture of the stairwell leading to the basement. The hideous lino will be covered by charcoal carpet. I imagine the walls will be some gray tint (to be determined, hopefully this afternoon). The color currently on the walls is Glidden's Candlelit Dinner-- a very soft creamy yellow.

My question is, do I have to repaint the whole stairwell? Or is there a way to gracefully transition to the gray color? For instance, could I just start where the paneling begins on the right-hand side? (FYI, I'm already planning to paint the railing on the left side black.)

The landing at the top of this stairwell is just off the entrance of the garage, and continues into the main part of the house; the stairs are to your right as you head into the house proper. (I hope this makes sense). My point is that it's what you see as soon as you come in from the garage and it's also readily visible from the main part of the house--no door--so I want it to look nice.

(I absolutely hate this about my house's layout, BTW, but it's here for good!)

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dazi
13 years ago
Something that I did is to sponge paint or texture sponge my transition color over the top of bottom half of wall-just make a line following your steps about 30-36" down nice and straight- use frog tape to make it perfect-then continue with your second color to rest of the basement. also keeps finger prints and marks to a minimum as the folks and children who use the stairway will not be noticeable. Don't have to have a fit when they touch the wall (!) Folks in general don't seem to love sponge painting idea anymore but I get compliments all the time on my transition paint job in the stairwell. Good-luck to you with whatever solution you choose!
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