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Another Curb Appeal Improvement

By Jordan | Before and After, Projects

When we moved into our 1928 bungalow three years ago, it needed a new roof, a new paint job, shutters, and major landscaping.  Little by little, we have gotten all of those items checked off of our to-do list.  However, one eye-sore remains, and getting it done will be costly.  Our front steps and mini-porch need to be replaced, and they are concrete.  We want to have them torn out and replaced with something more fitting for our vintage craftsman style house.

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To tame down their evil look, I bought two gallons of concrete paint and put a temporary fix on it while Mom was here last week.

 

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Here’s a closer look at the grossness.  Before starting, I power washed them and then scraped away as much of the old paint as possible.  I know they have been painted at least three times in the past – gray, green, and black.

 

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My plan was to make the steps look as if they have a runner on them.  I have seen the same idea on some other blogs and knew the same look would be the perfect band-aid for our steps.  First, I taped them off and painted the outside of the steps using Behr black concrete paint from Home Depot.  It dried quickly because I was working in probably the warmest part of the day.

 

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Then I taped off the outline for the runner, which I painted gray.  This color took three coats.  I lightly sprinkled sand on the final coat of paint so it would add some traction to the steps when they are wet.  I was amazed by the improvement that came from a few hours of work.

 

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Here’s a side by side of the before and after.

 

 

 

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 This is the way our house’s front looked when we bought it.

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And this is what it looks like today.

 

 

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Before I close, you might like to see a close-up of our window boxes.  Even though Syracuse is very cold in the winter, the summer temps are perfect for growing the healthiest flowers.

 

Cheers!

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  1. Stacey says

    June 22, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    What a beautiful difference! Great job. 🙂

    • Jordan says

      June 23, 2014 at 7:21 am

      Stacey,

      Thank you and I thrilled with the difference!

      Cheers

  2. Felicity says

    June 22, 2014 at 11:09 pm

    What a transformation… The house looks great overall and the makeover on the steps is a great touch.

    • Jordan says

      June 23, 2014 at 7:20 am

      Felicity,

      Thanks for the kind words. I agree it is a great touch!

      Cheers

  3. Heather says

    June 23, 2014 at 4:35 am

    Wow! This looks so so fantastic! Your curb appeal is so darling!

    • Jordan says

      June 23, 2014 at 7:20 am

      Thanks Heather,

      I love looking back and seeing the curb appeal process. Slowly making progress.

      Cheers!

  4. Amanda says

    June 23, 2014 at 7:16 am

    LOVE LOVE it!!

    • Jordan says

      June 23, 2014 at 7:19 am

      Thanks Amanda! I wish I painted the stairs earlier. I am loving the look.

      Cheers!

  5. Donnamae says

    June 23, 2014 at 8:27 am

    Looks fantastic! Great job! Who would of thought just painting the steps would have made such a difference! 😉

    • Jordan says

      June 24, 2014 at 8:35 am

      Hi Donna,

      I am still in shock every time I am outside and I see the difference. Why did I wait so long to do this easy project??

      Cheers!

  6. Lisa says

    June 23, 2014 at 8:27 am

    What a great idea for your steps, looks very nice. I enjoy your blog and love that you and your mom work on it together!

    • Jordan says

      June 24, 2014 at 8:35 am

      Hi Lisa,

      We are glad to know you enjoy our little blog. We have fun working on it together.

      Cheers!

  7. Shanice says

    June 23, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    Look fantastic! I would love it if you joined and contribute your awesome posts at my link party at City of Creative Dreams, starts on Fridays 😀 Hope to see you there at City of Creative Dreams Link Party.

    • Jordan says

      June 24, 2014 at 8:34 am

      Shanice,

      Thanks for letting us know about your link party!

      Cheers!

  8. Marianne says

    June 24, 2014 at 4:50 am

    I would never have thought of doing that with the steps, I absolutely love it. Now I have to re-think mine because I think this would work. Also what color is the red on your door. Mine needs repainting in red that is a bit richer than what is on their now. Did you sand and primer it prior to painting.

    Wonderful home, you should be house proud.

    • Jordan says

      June 24, 2014 at 8:34 am

      Hi Marianne,

      Thank you for the kind words about my house. I am loving the updated stairs! I cannot find the paint color I used for the door but I am pretty sure it was geranium by Behr. I do not think I sanded the door and now as I look back I should of sanded the door. I used the Behr paint with primer so I did not prime since the paint had the primer. Good luck and having a red door is so much fun.

      Cheers!

  9. Diane says

    June 24, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    I love how you reduced the porch roof line. It truly updated the entrance.
    Great color choices too. So inviting. That’s what a front entrance is suppose to do…invite!!,

    • Jordan says

      June 24, 2014 at 3:36 pm

      Thanks Diane,

      We were nervous at first to reduce the porch roof line and then we realized that was how the house originally was in terms of a roof line. I love seeing the before and after with the new roof.

      Cheers!

  10. Mary says

    June 24, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    Looks fantastic!!

  11. Diana Petrillo says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    LOVE the make over–I want to do mine now 🙂 So glad to be meeting you via WOW us Wed. I’m east of you in Albany. Have a great week!
    Diana

    • Jordan says

      June 26, 2014 at 3:21 pm

      Diana, we hope you continue to stop by.

  12. Pj says

    June 25, 2014 at 9:36 am

    Great quick fix, enhances the curb appeal 100%—as do the window boxes, door color, & landscaping!

  13. Fola says

    June 26, 2014 at 6:00 pm

    Lovely job! What an excellent idea. Love the color of your house as well. Would you mind sharing the paint colors and trim? I am new follower and absolutely love what you have done with your house.

    • Jordan says

      June 26, 2014 at 6:34 pm

      Hi Fola,

      Thanks for the sweet words and welcome to The 2 Seasons. I used Behr paint with primer for the outside shingles the color is sparrow. The white trim is also Behr with primer and the color we used was snowfall by Behr. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

      Cheers!

  14. Julie says

    June 30, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    You’ve done wonders with your house! : ) Your flower boxes look great!

  15. Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says

    July 9, 2014 at 9:45 pm

    Wow what a great job! It looks amazing.

  16. Patti says

    July 11, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    I am just thrilled and inspired to have found your blog and all of it’s charm and enthusiasm! I love your new steps, too – what a difference your painting job did. It’s just perfect!

    • Jordan says

      July 11, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      Thank you Patti. We’re glad you found us, too. Please make us one of your daily reads.

  17. Ericka Jackson says

    July 14, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    What a gorgeous makeover! (The entire house really, but the steps were the perfect finishing touch!)

    • Jordan says

      July 14, 2014 at 3:27 pm

      Thanks Ericka,

      I was so thrilled with the final project for not that much work or money.

      Cheers!

  18. Sue Farmer says

    July 17, 2014 at 7:33 am

    Love the new mailbox and the steps. Love, love, love your front door. Is it original to the house? I just love all the panes and the color of the 2 doors together!!

    • Jordan says

      July 17, 2014 at 7:38 am

      Hi Sue,

      Yes the front door is original. We love the look and character of the door. Thanks for the sweet words about our house.

      Cheers!

  19. Lindee Katdare says

    August 6, 2014 at 8:18 am

    Amazing what some paint can do. I love the transformation of your home. It looks so charming….like out of a storybook. I am painting my front door red next week. I love how it looks!

    • Jordan says

      August 6, 2014 at 8:40 am

      Thank you, Linda!

  20. Linda says

    August 11, 2014 at 8:38 am

    Those just shows us a bit of loving care, paint and flowers can make any place shine and add beauty to your home adn your street!!

  21. Cynthia Weber @ A Button Tufted Life... says

    August 13, 2014 at 7:03 am

    Clapping!!! What a huge improvement! The steps and the whole front exposure of your home have been upgraded beautifully and that pop of red on the front door makes me happy!! 🙂

  22. Heather @ new house, new home, new life says

    August 13, 2014 at 7:15 am

    Amazing! The whole house is gorgeous – hard to believe it’s the same place.

  23. Leslie @ House on the Way says

    August 13, 2014 at 7:38 am

    Absolutely love it! What a great look…gorgeous!

  24. Carol says

    August 13, 2014 at 10:37 am

    what a transformation! Looks great. Carol

  25. Patti says

    August 13, 2014 at 11:07 am

    Great choice of color and design. Very clean and crisp looking. Really increases your curb appeal without overshadowing the house.

  26. mary@athomeonthebay says

    August 13, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    Great job on the stairs. Your house has beautiful curb appeal!

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