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Thursday, December 10, 2009

How-To: Create Bold, Beautiful Stair Runners

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Tired of your boring, old stair runner? Improving on the old standard may be as easy as breaking out a quart of paint. Don't stop there, though. Textiles, tiles, wallpaper, and other techniques and materials can add unique charm to your staircase. Check out my tips in the gallery.

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The original worn patina of these wooden stairs is preserved on 3/4 of the staircase, with glosy…

The original worn patina of these wooden stairs is preserved on 3/4 of the staircase, with glosy white outlining the far left and the stair runners.
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