Choosing a Handrail Style
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 … Continued
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Stair Parts Terminology
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 … Continued
Role of the Stair Builder
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 … Continued
Stair Parts Lingo
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 … Continued
Why You Should Hire a Professional Painter to Finish Your Staircase.
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 … Continued