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   DonCanDo | Apr 15, 2007 06:31pm | #1

   I can't offer up any pictures, but how about cutting a couple of pieces of cardboard to the size of the risers, painting them the proposed color and tacking in place with double-sided tape.

   If that doesn't convey the idea, I don't know what would.

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   TomW | Apr 15, 2007 07:16pm | #2

   That's always a possibility but honestly I'm looking for something that takes as little of my time as possible as I am completely covered up with trying to get all the cabinets built ins, custom wainscoting, stairs, bathroom vanities etc built by June.

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   splintergroupie | Apr 15, 2007 07:53pm | #3

   I went to Google Images and found a few. Here's one from this site: http://www.lisaallenart.com/interiordesign.html

   Edited 4/15/2007 12:55 pm ET by splintergroupie

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   TomW | Apr 15, 2007 09:51pm | #5

   Thanks Splintie, not quite the style we are looking for but it helps.

    

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   WayneL5 | Apr 15, 2007 09:12pm | #4

   Here's one.  The colors look better in real life than in the picture.  The treads are oak, the risers and stringers are painted.  The side walls are the same green that you see at the top of the landing, but it doesn't show in the picture.

    

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   TomW | Apr 15, 2007 09:51pm | #6

   Now that is very close to what we are thinking. Thanks.

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   rez | Apr 15, 2007 10:18pm | #7

   Would help to give some specifics of what the case and the area around it is like. Open rail? Lit by a window? Trim style?

   Really, posting a pic of the stairs will end up having you inundated with ideas. 

    

   Cheers

   Parolee # 53804

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   TomW | Apr 15, 2007 10:26pm | #8

   If I had a pic of the stairs I'd post them but they aren't built yet. The stairs are U shaped with a landing halfway up. Still debating whether to do open or closed treads. It is lit by a window but fom very high up, 8' or so above the landing. It will likely have a craftsman style rail. 

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   woodguy99 | Apr 15, 2007 11:46pm | #9

   I don't have a picture but mine are painted dark green.  I like the fact that it hides toe scuffs and contrasts nicely with the oak treads.  What I don't like is that all the other trim in the house is white so it looks a little odd.

   My next project is to redo the area with the stairs.  I'm going to install green slate tiles on the risers.  It will still hide scuff marks and look good with the white trim.