DIY Staircase Makeover: How Sandie Painted Her Stairs Without Sanding
Jun 06, 2025
🪜 DIY Staircase Makeover: How Sandie Painted Her Stairs Without Sanding
A BB Frösch Before & After Transformation Story
If you’ve ever looked at your stairs and thought, “Something’s gotta change”—you’re not alone.
Sandie, a proud BB Frösch DIYer, felt the same way. Her home’s oak stairs had seen 28 years of wear, but she didn’t want to sand, strip, or spend a fortune on paint.
So, she grabbed her favorite latex paint, added a scoop of BB Frösch Paint Transformer, and got to work.
"I'm pretty proud of how your product and my elbow grease is transforming all the 28-year-old wood in my home!"
This, friends, is the magic that happens when you Mix it. Paint it. Love it.
🖌️ How to Paint Stairs Without Sanding Using BB Frösch
One of the most common questions we hear is:
Can I paint my stairs without sanding first?
Yes. A thousand times yes—with BB Frösch.
Our Paint Transformer lets you turn any regular flat latex paint into a durable, high-end DIY paint. No specialty chalk paint needed. No primer. No sanding. Just a scoop and stir.
Why it works:
BB Frösch gives your paint incredible adhesion and buttery-smooth coverage—ideal for high-traffic surfaces like stairs.
Bonus: It’s safe, low-VOC, and works on everything from oak to MDF to laminate.
✨ Sandie’s 4-Step Stair Makeover
Here’s how Sandie pulled off a transformation that looks like it came straight out of a design magazine (without a reno budget):
1. She got inspired
Tired of the outdated oak, she envisioned something fresh, clean, and modern.
2. She mixed her paint
She used BB Frösch Paint Transformer with flat paint—creating a custom DIY paint that adhered beautifully to her wood stairs.
3. She painted with confidence
With no need to sand or strip, she used a quality brush and got to work—one step at a time.
4. She stepped back and smiled
Because the result was so worth it.
📸 Before & After: BB Frösch in Action

From dated oak to designer-level finish—all with just a brush, a can of paint, and a little Paint Transformer.
💚 Why These Stories Matter
When we say we believe in The Frösch Effect, this is exactly what we mean:
Leaving furniture—and people—better than we found them.
Sandie’s stairs aren’t just prettier now. They’re a symbol of fearless DIY. Of turning “maybe someday” into “look what I did.” Of knowing that with the right tools, a little time, and a whole lotta heart, you can transform more than just your space.
🛒 Ready to Mix it, Paint it, Love it?
Start your own project with BB Frösch Paint Transformer and skip the sanding stress.
✨ Grab your Paint Transformer here