Last Updated on December 28, 2015 by Kristi Linauer
Have you seen this flooring makeover from Rachael at Lovely Crafty Home?! It’s nothing short of STUNNING. Here’s how the stairs started out…
And here’s how they look now…
Gorgeous, right? But can you tell what it is? It’s PAPER!! Yep, she basically decoupaged her floor with paper (followed by stain and then several coats of polyurethane).
I think it looks amazing…almost like leather.
Simply stunning. For more on this project, head over to Lovely Crafty Home, or you can see her tutorial here. It sounds like this may have been a pretty labor-intensive project, so I’m sure Rachael would be happy to answer any questions you have. I think the main question most people would have about paper-covered floors is regarding durability. I hope she keeps us updated via her blog about how well this floor holds up!
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17 Comments
The O's
March 29, 2011 at 2:20 pmohhh, I love it. What a great idea.
kelsey
March 29, 2011 at 2:48 pmGenius idea!!!
Pati
March 29, 2011 at 3:02 pmAmazing!!! That looks even easy to clean!!! (my dream come true!)
gfandco-interiors
March 29, 2011 at 4:06 pmThis is a fab idea, it looks so cool ! Who would have thought a bit of paper, stain and polyurethane could give a leather look – it's lush!
Mrs. DeVore
March 29, 2011 at 4:13 pmI'm always amazed at the things people come up with. what a great idea!
livvie365
March 29, 2011 at 6:50 pmIncredible!
M and M plus 3
March 29, 2011 at 10:55 pmOh you beat cha I'm headed over to see how she did this! My steps have been stripped for 3 months waiting on creativity to hit me. Thanks
Anne
March 30, 2011 at 1:39 amWhat a cool idea! I also wonder if it gets slick when it gets wet. I shall have to head over there to ask some questions. Thanks for sharing!
[email protected] Crafty Home
March 30, 2011 at 2:18 amWow thanks for the feature!!
[email protected] Crafty Home
March 30, 2011 at 2:20 amAnne- It is about as slick as a wood floor.
Alison's Rugs
March 31, 2011 at 5:18 pmCan not wait to read exactly how this was done. Quite a conversation piece I bet! I have no stairs, but will surely find a way to incorporate this look in my home.
Norah Holloway
April 3, 2011 at 3:23 amWow!! That looks amazing! The paper idea is great. I really love introducing that concept to people and clients. I've recently suggested to a client to use it on their walls, as wall paper. Amazing. Thanks for sharing. Norah http://www.norahhollowayinteriors.com
Alison's Rugs
April 10, 2011 at 9:04 pmCan not wait to read exactly how this was done. Quite a conversation piece I bet! I have no stairs, but will surely find a way to incorporate this look in my home.
Devluka
July 6, 2011 at 7:30 amStairs are surely looking nice its very nice make over but does it fits in every one's budget you can have plenty of options online for Hardwood Refinishing Services. but are they providing with reasonable prices.
Engineered wood floors
July 12, 2011 at 4:06 amWonderful article! For a room where you spend so much time
and energy, a little investment is not a bad idea. Interestingly, reshaping
your kitchen floor covers only 4% of your expenditure if you renovate the
entire kitchen.
Thanks for sharing!
Engineered wood floors
Lanham Darby
July 15, 2011 at 10:01 amI agree with you. it is affordable and looking great to. Thanks for sharing.
laminate wood flooring
kristin Topping
April 27, 2015 at 7:04 amI love your blog and I’m so impressed with all the things you’ve taken on by yourself! Very impressive. Keep up the good work – it’s so inspiring! I completely second with you that it is cost effective and lovely.