When we moved in our house, all the flooring was covered with laminate planks. We didn't love it but it was brand new and we decided to keep it. Now, 10 years later, we'd like to change it. We still consider several flooring options but the truth is that we fear the amount of work, mess and planification it implicates.
However we improved the stairs which are leading to the basement. We covered each step with stained hard pine. I love the result but unfortunately the colour contrast between the stairs and the landing is eyesore.
I made some research on pinterest and got smitten with stenciled floors.
Here are some gorgeous inspiration images:
However we improved the stairs which are leading to the basement. We covered each step with stained hard pine. I love the result but unfortunately the colour contrast between the stairs and the landing is eyesore.
I made some research on pinterest and got smitten with stenciled floors.
Here are some gorgeous inspiration images:
Totally excited by the project, I first made a stencil.
The process is easy as long as you go for a simple pattern (I first tried a more intricate design and had to give up at the cutting stage!).
Here is how I proceed:
1- put a laminating pouch through the laminating machine
2- relaminate the laminated pouch, so that you get a thicker stencil
3- print a pattern and draw it on the stencil
The process is easy as long as you go for a simple pattern (I first tried a more intricate design and had to give up at the cutting stage!).
Here is how I proceed:
1- put a laminating pouch through the laminating machine
2- relaminate the laminated pouch, so that you get a thicker stencil
3- print a pattern and draw it on the stencil
4- cut your pattern with an Exacto knife. (I was too quick and forgot to take pictures of this step.)
5- I used floor painting and a small foam roll. I had to wipe the first two painted octagons as I was too generous with the paint, so make sure not to overload your roll!
5- I used floor painting and a small foam roll. I had to wipe the first two painted octagons as I was too generous with the paint, so make sure not to overload your roll!
You will notice that I had to tape the central part of the octagon to be able to get the pattern right. It gave me this little gap on the octagonal shape but I actually like it better this way.
I like how the stairs look tied together with the landing.
