Expert Advice, Articles & Tips for Quality Millwork
Once you have determined exactly where you are going with your stairs your next step will be to choose a style. Many of your style decisions will be based on the direction you have decided to go. When choosing a rail systems there are two basic styles to choose from. The first style is called […]
Pin Top Newel: A newel with a dowel on top which inserts into a fitting for an over the post stair system. Ball Top Newel: A newel, generally with turning which has a round top sitting on a block. Starting Step: A decorative first step. A starting step typically extends out past the width of […]
Role of the stair builder By Andrew Young “Nothing spoils a nice suit more than a lousy pair of shoes…” Was one of the sage bits of advice my great grandfather imparted to me. Outside the odd wedding, funeral or fancy date night, I have little occasion to follow it. Suits – nice or otherwise […]
Newel: Commonly called a “post”. The Newel is a strong vertical post used at the start of a railing. They are also used to strengthen the rail system on balconies and landings. Baluster: Commonly called a “spindle”; these help support the railing and add a decorative element to fill the area between the rail […]
You have just made an investment on remodeling the largest piece of unfinished furniture in your home, your staircase. Yes when you get down to it, it is a piece of unfinished furniture. It is the first thing when people walk in the door and most likely make a comment on it. Yet it is […]
