Stain to Paint Interior Project

in Fort Collins, CO

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Stain to Paint Interior Painting Project in Fort Collins, CO

This home went through a fairly large remodel of many of the living spaces with stain to paint conversion and a full repaint of the home coming in at the end of the project. Once completed, the home was lighter, brighter and had a much more modern appeal. This painting service took our team 11 days to complete. You can learn more details about this professional painting service below.

About the Project

Project Involvement:

What did the project involve? Painting of all surfaces on first and second floor including light switch and outlet plates. Light carpentry. Stain to paint conversion on all trim and doors. Here are the details:

    • Preparation is critical for proper adhesion and longevity
    • You CAN NOT simply paint over stained wood. You also should not just use a semi-gloss wall paint… it’s not durable enough, it isn’t chip-resistant, and won’t last as long as trim-specific products such as urethane enamels
    • We prepare the stained wood by a combination of scuff sanding or deglossing. The wood is not fully stripped down to bare substrate. It does need to be at least lightly profiled with the sheen/gloss removed to allow for adhesion of the primer
    • A premium grade bonding primer is critical. We use the right product to prevent bleed-through from the resins in the wood
    • Lastly, a premium trim/door product such as Sherwin Williams Emerald Trim Urethane Enamel is applied for longevity.
    • Painting trim requires less paint/gallons relative to painting walls, so the cost of the upgrade for trim paint is well worth it

Get a free consultation to learn about the complete process.

Special Challenges:

Railing had been removed from stairs and landing so our painters had to exercise caution while moving through those spaces.

Before Photos

Below is what the home looked like prior to painting. Click on any image to zoom in.

Original Stain

Original Stain

Here is what the original stain color was.

Stain Before Painting

Stain Before Painting

We were tasked with transforming each of the wood surfaces in the home.

Stained Window Trim

Stained Window Trim

The window trim also needed updated.

Stair Railing

Stair Railing

We were asked to renovate multiple spaces in the home.

Entryway Before

Entryway Before

Here is what the entryway once looked like.

Stairway Before

Stairway Before

There are multiple steps that go into this style of project.

Window Trim Before

Window Trim Before

There were multiple windows that needed their trim updated.

Interior Before

Interior Before

The home was in need of a modern refresh.

Stained Doors

Stained Doors

We also updated multiple doors in the home.

In-progress Photos

Starting the Project

Starting the Project

Here we are starting the painting project.

Interior Makeover

Interior Makeover

Taking a surface from stain to paint will include multiple steps.

Updating the Windows

Updating the Windows

You can start to see the transformation here.

Multiple Room Painting

Multiple Room Painting

Our team renovated multiple spaces in this Fort Collins home.

Upgrading the Windows

Upgrading the Windows

The windows now look more modern.

New Doors & Trim

New Doors & Trim

In this shot you can see the white trim and doors.

Ceiling Painting

Ceiling Painting

Our team can also paint hard to reach areas like tall ceilings.

Open Concept Space

Open Concept Space

Here you can see the main living space coming together.

Stain to Paint Transformation

Stain to Paint Transformation

The white paint adds a contemporary feel to the home.

After Photos

Check out the final results of this project below!

Entryway After

Entryway After

The home is bright and modern just like the homeowner wanted.

New Paint Color

New Paint Color

Here is what the ceiling looked like after painting.

Interior Makeover

Interior Makeover

Stairway View

Stairway View

Here you can see an updated view of the home from the stairs.

White Doors

White Doors

The doors are now a bright white color.

Interior Room

Interior Room

The home has a completely new color scheme.

Stain to Paint

Stain to Paint

Our team provides a seamless stain to paint service.

Home Renovation

Home Renovation

The home has been completely transformed.

Final View

Final View

The homeowners were thrilled with the results of their professional painting service.

Proper Preparation for Stain to Paint Conversion

CertaPro Painters® of Fort Collins’ Production Manager Alex Jeter discusses the importance of proper preparation when converting stained surfaces to painted ones.