I totally transformed my gloomy staircase using a sock and some bin liners – people can’t believe the difference
A WANNABE Interior designer shared an ingenious hack that saw her transform her drab and dreary staircase using just paint, a sock and a bin liner.
The DIY enthusiast who uses the handle tippyandpeashouse took to TikTok to share the strange but effective hack.
Using the 90’s r&b song I’m So Into You by SWV as a musical back drop, she captioned the reel: “Staircase Transformation.” She then proceeded with the stunning transformation.
It’s fair to say that the staircase looked like it needed a makeover and she was the first person to admit that.
The first thing that she did was clean the banister and wooden stair well.
Then using a bin liner and a thick towelling sock she started to paint the bannister.
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At this point she wrote: “I used a bin liner in a sock to paint the first coat quickly.”
Choosing a black colour for the bannister, it was clear that she wanted the finished look to have a dramatic effect.
Showing her followers and fans her method, the video saw her use the sock to paint the bannister liberally. The the first part of the revamp was striking.
Next up she took to the staircase walls. Here she choose a brilliant white matt finish.
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Using the same paint she went on to colour each step white focusing on the front and leaving the top.
Once finished she went back to each step and painted the top black just like that of the bannister.
And the finished was absolutely spectacular, the home decor enthusiast has created beautiful, statement hallway where the staircase is the main feature.
She also painted the hallway radiators black and added a radiator shelf, a mirror.
She added some framed artwork, home accessories and some foliage to finish off the classy look.
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The colours which were in stark contrast to each other worked perfectly and added some extra glamour the hallway.
The finished result was stunning. she has successfully revamped the hallway in a finish that wouldn’t look out of place in any interior design magazine.
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Fans and followers quickly flocked to her page to comment and praise her on her handiwork.
One poster wrote: “I’ve wanted to do this to my stairs for I don’t know how long, this looks amazing well done.”
While another DIY enthusiast wrote: “That is such a good idea with the sock/ I don’t have stairs but still had to comment, it all looks fab well done.”
However one follower questioned whether the sock hack actually worked he asked: “This looks amazing! I’ve seen the sock hack before, is it as easy as it looks.”
At which the Influencer replied: “It really is! Cuts painting time down by hours I reckon!”