The project in detail
Staircases are one of the most visible features in any home and among the most demanding to decorate properly. The combination of intricate woodwork, including spindles, handrail, newel posts, and string, alongside the long wall drops and awkward access angles means there's no shortcut to getting it right. Every surface was prepared thoroughly before work began: woodwork assessed, any damage filled and sanded, areas of concern primed, and the staircase fully protected to ensure clean, uncontaminated surfaces throughout. The ceiling was finished in Dulux Trade White Emulsion. Walls were decorated in Dulux Trade Vinyl or Trade Diamond Matt Emulsion, tinted to the customer's specification. All woodwork was finished in Benjamin Moore Scruff-x Satin tinted to Chantilly Lace, painted in careful sequence, with the spindles first, followed by the string, handrail, and newel posts. Each junction between components was cut in cleanly, with sharp lines maintained at every wall edge. The finished result is a staircase that feels properly done in every detail, from the ground floor up to the landing.
