We replaced doors, trim, hardwood floors, window trim, blinds, etc. You have done a beautiful job. Great job. And yep, it made me really sick to smell it. Also do I use a 2″ i ch brush or what? Where did you get those wood panels of the states?? I left a comment earlier, but it disappeared. or a closer pic please?! (We even had 2 different woodworkers come in and give us a quote for overhauling the whole banister/posts, so we could work on other things. A few weeks ago we saw it looking blue in an entryway and today, we’ve got blue-green! I love the look! Great article! He is assigned to the SmackDown brand.. Here’s a post about that: https://makeit-loveit.com/2015/01/how-to-stain-oak-cabinets-the-simple-method-without-sanding.html. So, it was also very affordable. It looks beautiful!! I was looking at Benjamin Moore White Sand 964, Bar Harbor Beige 1032, or Frappe AF-85. :), We ended up replacing the doors all together and then trimmed them out: https://makeit-loveit.com/2015/03/installing-a-pre-hung-door-the-easy-way-and-trimming-out-a-door-aka-adding-molding.html. Samplize offers peel and stick paint samples that are more AFFORDABLE, EASIER and more ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY than traditional paint pots. I don’t say this lightly – you are stinking amazing! How is the gel stain holding up? Anyway, I can’t remember much more than that and I guess that wasn’t all that helpful because I can’t remember exact details. Claudio Castagnoli (born 27 December 1980) is a Swiss professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where he performs under the ring name Cesaro. When it comes to personal questions I refer to my E-design so I can see photos of the room/lighting/tiles/etc… and give you colour ideas that might actually WORK, rather than just guessing! This way I can spend some proper time with you and your room, rather than just guessing! I’ve never refinished a floor. However, the lady at the woodworking store where we bought it, said that the more layers you apply, the glossier it will appear. The spindles go right into the stair risers, any suggestions? (And if you happen to drip a drop of paint on it, just wipe it off, and you’ll never see it. This way I can look at your room and make suggestions that actually make sense! Changes the whole of attire with state-of-the-art appearance projected. I used Sea Salt on the walls of my bathroom with a marble looking quartz counter, marble mosaic band over the board and batten. Have you done this on other projects and does it hold up? I might be just crazy and should just do gray…what can you advise? Claudio Castagnoli (born 27 December 1980) is a Swiss professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where he performs under the ring name Cesaro. Need help with SupplyManager? But I’ve also seen it HERE  on Amazon.). I was wondering if you have a product line that sells at Jo Ann’s. I have the gold too and love what you did there also! I’m also interested in your wall paint color. It’s a very quick application. And the window trimming we changed? Wipe off the dust with a wet cloth. Here’s the link to the state wall hangings, https://makeit-loveit.com/2014/06/home-state-scrap-wood-art.html and the cabinet is from IKEA. We are painting a ton right now but wondering if you know the name of the carpet or other info? Love the way it turned out. If you decide to sand, start the project by first sanding down nicks and scrapes using a mouse and/or sponge sander. Sea Salt is a lovely soft green with a gray background to calm it down. That’s the perfect color I’m looking for! I used BM Simply White oc-117 for the trim and it look beautiful. Oooo, I’d be careful. How are you!?! I wondered if you could offer some advice? -Ashley. I wonder if this would work on hardwood floors? Bathroom has Rainwashed walls and Carrara marble countertops and shower. Will agreeable gray work with a marble floor? you can make them by going here: https://makeit-loveit.com/2014/06/home-state-scrap-wood-art.html. I have only applied one coat and it wiped off the excess. If I hadn’t run across you’re article I never would have tried it. Out of 22 doors/drawers, this is the only one showing wear, so I am pleased. I’m starting on mine just need to gather all the material first ! I have the same issue with my oak stairs. Hey! I noticed in your step-by-step you did it last, but didn’t specify if it was just the rails and posts or if you top coated the spindles as well ? I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of seeing and using this gorgeous natural product. And heck, so do I.  Steve has even fallen down them a time or two. The current colour is way too warm and soft for the beautiful marble backsplash and quartz countertop - in comes Sherwin Williams High Reflective White to save the day! Lol! https://generalfinishes.com/blog/2015/01/gfs-annual-design-contest#.VMEeblpGiJV This looks beautiful! Semi-Gloss Paint (if you’re painting spindles. You’d need a pretty darned quiet cream ‘maybe’ something like BM White Down, but if it were me I might stay away…. I do try to give as much complimentary info as I can on my blog and if that doesn’t help, it might be time for a closer look with my E-design, otherwise I’m totally guessing on your flooring/backsplash/lighting/etc… https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/. So, I can safely say that even after a year, the stain on the banister and posts has been fantastic!! Hi Missy! See this full bathroom here – IT’S GORGEOUS. Any ideas or pictures you could share would be so appreciated!! Just wondering how you painted the spindles without messing up the dark stain where the spindles meet the banister and the base? I’ll have to look into it a little more. This 5 part series with amazing tips and tricks will be delivered FREE to your inbox! However, it would save a lot of money (and some time), to just stain your doors like we did with our banister and then you could trim them out with the white. This whole bathroom remodel was $3500!! As such, picking a paint color has been challenging, to say the least. Please let me know! Silver Lake is a cool, stormy gray leaning into a blue undertone that can just slightly favour purple, but sometimes the VERY odd green sneaks in. Thank you, Kylie, for all the educational information. Optional: add second or third coats between days. Not sure which colour is best for you and your home? :) Your banister looks great! White Dove by Benjamin Moore Still looks beautiful ☺️. Affordable and creative ideas that suit you AND your home with todays best paint colors! I have not put the finish on them yet, but it has been over 24 hours and some are still sticky. What do you think the difference would be in using a “java”-colored paint as opposed to using the gel stain? But what if the direction you need is a cream? I’m interested in the wall color too! Did you reduce the miners dust color wall by any percent? But yes, you can totally tackle it!!! So after reading your blog, I decided to take this project on! Any ideas???!!! My general finishes, after one coat did not really dry. Do you have to reapply the top poly coat??? Have you ever tried the gel stain on doors? Thank you for visiting my paint colour blog, I'm glad you're here! Thank you so much. Hi Valerie, thank you for the note! Is there any way you could tell me the brand and info on it and also where you got it? More on those here: https://makeit-loveit.com/2013/05/home-improvement-painting-old-chandeliers-and-light-fixtures.html. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. And the more I thought about wood steps, the more I realized that UN-cushioned steps are just not for my family. It’s fun and affordable and if it interests you, the link is here. I hope you realized it was fine! (However, if your spindles are already white, make sure and tape around each one so that your stain doesn’t get onto them.). I read the directions on the can and your blog and there is nothing about it being sticky after 24 hours. Out fireplace is a marble ceramic tile, so I was thinking of doing a dark gray accent wall. This would change my life! Repeat and done. :) “. Hoping that it will dry soon so I can apply the second coat! What do you think of using Stonington Gray to offset the yellow of the swiss coffee color? As I’m looking at various options to refinish my yellow oak railings, just wanted to check one more time about the ‘no sanding’ part. Tranny on male movies and also share your porn video. Once you wipe the stain, you’ll see some of the orange peeking through, and that’s okay. Did you use the sponge brushes to apply the topcoat, as well? The spindles are already white and I don’t need to repainted them. I just hate the orange finish the builder put on our oak floors! and while gray is still super popular, we’re going to see a LOT more greige in the future. Read more: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Paint Colours with LRV. (We would paint in sections. Because Stonington is a gray with that subtle stormy blue, it will react with the yellow of the Swiss Coffee and they can enhance each other…sounds to me like you may want to reconsider painting the cabinets…. I used Stonington Gray in a boy’s room with lots of navy blue, white and a touch of deep red, and it was absolutely perfect. I did a color match with sherwin williams paint and I wonder if it was a bad color match. I am going to paint those black before I toss them out. I don’t know what I did wrong. Well done! I’m torn though on whether to use it on the lake house we’re building, as we DO already have it on the exterior and interior of our home! Simply White is a great choice especially if you have an abundance of honey maple ???? E-Design and Online Paint Colour Consulting, all grays have subtle (or not so subtle) undertones, Colour Review of Sherwin Williams Sea Salt, The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Paint Colours with LRV, Gray Owl vs Stonington Gray – Colour Review. You can totally do this! Can you provide any insight or suggestions? Bravo for taking on what may seem like a daunting project! Hi Laura, cream can be a tricky one with marble simply because marble is a white base product. My banister was the same orange color as your before and I painted it with white chalk paint a couple years ago. So pleased! I had a nice filtered mask and helped with the second layer so I couldn’t smell a thing……but we also had windows and doors open during that too. So we are buying a house and it has the honey oak colored raining with white spindles. Would you be so kind to let me know if any of the colors below screams out to you as an obvious paint choice. I was looking at SW anonymous or a lighter shade of gray for my island. I love your banister. If your spindles are already white, jump on this PRONTO! I have learned so much! Okay, I know I told you that sanding wasn’t necessary. What did you do to the light fixtures? I’m curious to hear more about changing out your doors and trim. There are a few dozen colours that seem to work well with most marbles, and while there are many other things to consider (backsplash / LRV / exposure / flooring / personal tastes), these colours should get you headed in the right direction. What paint colors would work on cabinets and walls in a kitchen with dark emperador marble? (Yep, really ugly…but with a head in the toilet, I didn’t care At. But for a savings of thousands of dollars?? What is the name of your wall color? Well, although the maintenance issues and cost leave a lot to be desired (for this budget-friendly gal anyway), the look of marble is a timeless classic that undoubtedly adds style and value to a home. Bequtiful! Hi Karen! if yours are already white, then you don’t need this. I chose for my living room which is dark and a cool room (light brown on dark brown) (NOT my choice) I went with Gray Owl and Rockport and wow opened it up and feels not only brighter but warmer too with the subtle undertones. Check out how I used the same method to Stain Our Oak Bathroom Cabinets…. How do you get away with not sanding? Sea Salt is a super popular colour for ANY room (not just for marble!). Wow! What paint color did you use? So, I just painted REALLY carefully! Are there stains that would be in a gray color? The room looks great now! I have seen that two tone and it’s beautiful. What an amazing transformation you’ve made to your home. I tested it out in our guest bathroom and hallway cabinets and it looks great. As well any thoughts on if anyone has also done this to cabinetry? We just remodeled our bathroom using Statuario Marble for the shower and counter tops. I’m so doing this after we finish up the kitchen remodel. ??? It looks great! I’m excited to start the kitchen work next week. Decorators White LOOKS white, but it actually has a subtle gray cast to it with a vague blue-purple undertone (super vague) and an LRV of 84. The light fixtures are something I repainted. And that Joann’s bought it. My question is: is Berh premium plus ultra pure white satin good to use on the spindels? Continue applying, drying, and wiping stain at different sections of the stairs until everything is coated. Hi there. Or a banister. But i do have the ugly builder’s grade orangey wood cabinets all over my house. Worked great! The 8 Best Benjamin Moore WHITE Paint Colours, Sherwin Williams: The 10 Best Gray and Greige Paint Colours, The 8 Best Blue and Green Blend Paint Colours: Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams, Sherwin Williams: The 5 Best Neutral Beige Paint Colours, Some marbles prefer cool neutrals (gray with undertones) or cool colours (blue/green/purple), Marble can accommodate a variety of depths, from white and off-white up to a medium depth. Perhaps I could do my Cabinets this same way! Hi Ashley, admiring your home and hard work. Where did you get (or did you make?) Do you have any suggestions for a complementary color (s)? Love this! I realize there is a range because of material costs, and I totally understand if you don’t want to go out bragging about how much this all cost, but it would help determine whether or not we could afford this house because unless we can change all the orange to white-I don’t want to buy it either. I hope we can create a miracle transformation like you have. Plus, it looks STUNNING with teal accents! I mean, really?!?!) is the most time consuming part of a wood project. I will paint the walls gray. What a great idea! Required fields are marked *. Oh, and the fireplace mantel and hearth we built? Oh I am so happy you posted this today! What paint colors should goes best on the walls? Really want to tackle both my kitchen and bathroom cabinets but am concerned about the smell as I’m pretty sensitive in that area, do you remember how long it took to clear the smell out? Did you refinish your floors, too, or were they already that darker color? I am in the middle of the same project on my banister and spindles. I love seeing the before/after of those too! I read that this is due to not sanding. With paining you have to be sure the paint stays wet while you make smooth lines but with stain, just rub it on, wipe it off. It’s also been known to flash a bit blue – without committing to it enough to stretch out of the green zone entirely. But the banister on our stairs was so beat up in some areas. :) THANK YOU!!! Would love to change to darker colour. I am glad you took so many pictures. Hey Ashley, we have the same house floor Plan I think we might live in the same neighborhood. So, beneath the stained wood, we added a bit of painted trim, that really makes the stained wood pop. I’m not sure why it adheres so well but I found this particular brand online, saw others used it with success, and gave it a try. My problem is that it has been almost 24 hours and some spots on the bannister is sticky to the touch. I’m wondering what the wall color is? I am going to stain the door also, just haven’t done it yet. Does the gel stain somehow adhere to polyurethane? Oh gosh, glad I’m not the only one. Love your paint color on the walls! We stained and painted that too. So, I realized that wood steps would sure be beautiful…but totally not practical for us. Gray Owl is pretty neutral. From your pictures there doesn’t seem to be much of the grain of the wood showing through, that I thought it would cost less to get a quart of paint/primer in one and use that instead. Up at the top of the stairs, there’s a little lookout onto the family room down below, with more spindles and banister. Thank you for the inspiration! But again, polyurethane is a very easy application too and you don’t have to worry about paint brush lines or anything. I get how all the grays go and anything with a gray undertone. And then, I still couldn’t stomach sharing a photo here of the finished banister because we hadn’t replaced the carpet yet. My banister is stained Java and now I need to repaint my spindels. I love it! What color is that carpet and where is it from? And let me tell you…….for about $50, it turned out beautifully!!!! I’ve decided to paint my kitchen and living room with Owl Gray but I’m having a hard time trying to decide on a good white trim color for Owl Gray. Whether you’re dealing with the real thing or a good impersonator, there is no doubt that marble is a popular product for bathrooms and kitchens. If you’ve been hangin’ with me for a while, you’ll know that all grays have subtle (or not so subtle) undertones – and marble is NO exception. :). Here are just a FEW reasons why I recommend Samplize to my clients…. But yes, you can tell the sanding goodbye. However, when we stained our bathroom cabinets about a year later, I remember it was semi strong while applying it…..but it seemed to really dissipate 24 hours later. I’m very tempted to try this with our kitchen also. I sometimes tell friends that if they’re worried about it, just stain the spindles too. Do you think it’s ok to stain the spindles as well? What a joy to find your posts on all these beautiful cool grays. The wood states post is here: https://makeit-loveit.com/2014/06/home-state-scrap-wood-art.html. Suggestions? I have fans blowing on them. It is beautiful!!! I loved the way the wood looked before he stained it. Thanks for showing me how. Beautiful! Just an FYI. Or should I have my cabinets repainted? I can’t wait to start! Get paid to upload xxx video and also tila tequila i aint tryna fuck ya man. I was wondering if you still have the formula for the paint on the walls and trim. If my finish is in perfect condition and glossy, and I have no need to sand it down, do I need a primer under the stain or only under the paint? It also is such a thin medium that depending on how much you add, you can still see wood grain. And most of that time, it didn’t even have the protective clear coat on it……and it still held up so well! Also, I discovered that the “Goo Gone” I had on hand cleaned the stain of hands like a charm. And this particular brand just really applies well and gives such a nice color. What are your suggestions? I think the previous owners used some kind of latex white paint but not sure. We tried a test spindle and the paint just chipped off. Good luck! What color is it? Mostly because we considered for a long time tearing the whole thing out and building new chunky Cratfsman style Newel Posts, maybe adding iron spindles, possibly tearing out the carpet and installing wood steps, etc. I was in there today and saw a bunch of chalk boards and wedding type decor with a tag wit Make It Love It and a heart. But you don’t need to sand down to the un-stained wood. I haven’t but I’m sure it would work really well! I’m so impressed with your vision and what you’ve done. I actually like using natural wood pieces in my decor and have nothing against exposed wood. If you sanded anything at all, just be sure to wipe off the dust with a wet cloth. Angie, I did my kitchen cupboards 3 years ago and just starting to think that I should have done 3 or 4 coats of a poly top coat instead of two. You’re banister looks great! You can’t get cream without yellow (or you’ll have peach or pink). I’m dealing with the same exact issue. Gay clip of a perfect match, that's what this pairing. I think that would look nice too! It’s perfect! Caesarstone Bianco Drift quartz is a great happy medium, as while it has gray in it, you’ll also find flexible warm tones too! I go on Benjamin moore’s site and compare colors online. So, it doesn’t run off….it sticks to the old stain/poly while it’s soaking in. :)  (I bought this at a local woodworking store. and in case you’re wondering, I painted mine with Swiss Coffee by Benjamin Moore but color matched at Home Depot, just like all the trim/doors/baseboards in my home), Paint brush (if you’re painting spindles), Face mask (the stain is strong and since we stained ours in the winter and couldn’t leave the doors/windows open, we bought a respirator mask for about $25, Gel Stain (General Finishes Brand, Color: Java), Polyacrylic Top Coat (General Finishes Brand), Stain (brand and color of your choice) the banister thoroughly using a wide sponge brush. I still have the Golden Oak Finish but not for long……… I love the Dark stain and White……… Just need to get the courage to change it all, did you change all the baseboards too. Nope, I didn’t! Just wondering if this would work on a dining room table too? Thanks for your time! However, being on the west coast of Canada, the colours in it are such a natural fit with our environment! Hi- I love your work. I actually love all of these. I’m trying to picture if the whole thing would be white or if I would want to somehow bring the java stain into it somewhere. Its so beautiful all together! Something else a little fun for you……check out this quick video!! Ours is the exact same thing?? Read more: Gray Owl vs Stonington Gray – Colour Review. But, we have red mahogany cabinets. The finish is there as a sealer so how does it penetrate? Used General Finished gel stain to do doors and trim in a bathroom remodel. These notes really help readers to figure out what could work for them (and great choice with Simply White, it’s a beauty!). Thanks. Planning to paint all the window casing, trim and jams white but thinking of staining the oak doors in the java. I can see you have excellent taste. And just so you can see what it looked like before we began, in all its orange-y glory —, The stain we used is a really deep Java brown color that I absolutely love. If you’re unsure, maybe try it out on some test wood or the inside of a cupboard door that you could sand off if you hate it. ), We bought it at home depot. Not sure I am happy with the color of the cabinets as they do not look pure white with the marble. Hi – Just wondering about painting your spindles white…did you not tape off the underneath part of the bannister around each spindle so you wouldn’t get white on the stain? My wife and I have taken on this project but I’m afraid we didn’t do enough research. ), We applied 2 layers with a clean sponge brush (making sure to keep it really smooth with no bubbles or smears) and were happy with the finish. And you know, some people can create magic and make it work, but for me…..decorating with orange-y oak is such a bugger. Both have held up remarkably well. Love the look, I was ready to go buy the paint when I looked at mine again and I have the orangy oak stairs. I’m pretty sure that was right at the height of using orange oak for trim work, kitchen cupboards, and banisters…..because this house was FULL of it when we moved in. I keep telling my husband that I could just paint it or we could get it replaced but he seems to think we are better off just buying a different house. However, once the staining was done, I was pregnant with little Oliver. Yes, over a year ago. Ashley!! So if we stay here and buy, it’s a relief to know it can be an easy fix! Sarah vandella busty horny girl get hard sex in office movie-28. As many have expressed, the java gel seems the way to go to cut down on prep work. I explained in the post a little bit that we stained the banister over a year ago and painted the spindles over the summer. Okay, I know I took a trillion pictures of this ol’ banister, but I’m just so happy the carpet’s installed. If you have nicks or scratches definitely sand them out prior to applying the gel stain to get a more even and smooth surface. Facing the same issue with the sticky cabinets. My concern is how to protect the white spindles from the dark stain where the spindles meet the oak on the bottom. If you check out comment #3 above she says this, “The walls are painted with Miners Dust by Dunn Edwards and color matched at Home Depot with Behr paint. and in case you’re wondering, I painted mine with Swiss Coffee by Benjamin Moore but color matched at Home Depot, just like all the trim/doors/baseboards in my home) Paint brush (if you’re painting spindles) It would be even easier to just stain everything. Thank you for your help. Why? The finish is starting to come off and I would like to restain them but with a more “brown” and less “red” color. Aaaaaaand, here’s why: We started the banister process right before Thanksgiving of 2013. ***The “Home State” Scrap Wood Art hanging on the wall in the background…is another tutorial. So, right after we moved in, we started transforming and/or replacing anything orange. I had no idea we could accomplish re-staining our cabinets without sanding. My home is full of oak and those outdated Brassy Gold light fixtures. :). Brings the banister to life. Also, our houses are so similar, I’m a wee bit freaked out. You have inspired us and we are almost done with our guest bathroom cabinets! I’d be interested in what your choices of cream would be to with Carrara marble, and look alikes. My countertops and sinks are white quartz. All.) Hi. You put the top coats on the glazed spindles – has the paint lasted. I fall down the stairs in my house all the time! I recently remodeled my kitchen and freshened up the walls with BM Owl Grey. Call Us. (We opted for a satin finish, which is still plenty shiny, but not a super high gloss.). Gorgeous! This gray is totally underappreciated. The LRV of Sea Salt is 64, so it will be slightly brighter looking than Sidewalk Gray. :). Kylie, I need help with white paint colors for cabinets in my bathroom and kitchen. We’re also in the market for new carpet and I instantly fell in love with yours! Really?!?! Your email address will not be published. Would this gel stain work over the white paint, or would we have to sand down to the wood? Basically, this post will help me win the argument hehe! – Handrails, spindles… – cleaning, sanding, staining, protective poly coats…. Kitchen/great room has BM’s Pale Oak walls (pale greige) and White Nile quartzite countertops which are described as having a mix of warm and cool colors. I felt overwhelmed when we bought this house too!
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