Renovation Demonstration part 2
Hopefully, Sue gave you a few ideas on how to start your own staircase renovation project. And as we promised, here is part 2 of her staircase renovation demonstration. We do thank Sue for taking the time to put this video together and hope you find as informative and helpful as we do. Remember, if you have other questions, please feel free to contact us and we will help you get the answer you need.
Stair Renovation Demonstration
It’s one thing to discuss staircases construction and renovation, it is something different to watch someone demonstrate the process. We are fortunate enough to have Sue take us through the process of stair renovation visually. As you watch, you will see first hand some nifty techniques to renovating your own staircase. This is only one part of the whole renovation video. We will post the second part at a later date. We hope this helps you in your efforts to add value to your home through a new staircase.
Stair Builder
Let’s imagine that you have in your mind what the ideal staircase would look like. You have the right species of wood for the steps, you know the design of the handrail you want and you even chose the pattern for your iron spindles. all that is left is to go online or pick up the phone and place the order. However, there are those rare times when a good idea is good only in theory. Why spend all the money immediately to find that some minor detail you overlooked keeps your staircase from being a masterpiece.
That is exactly why we developed the stair builder on StairWarehouse.com. All you have to do is select the handrail you want and drag it over to the design image and you can see what your creation will look like when complete. The best part is that it is all free. You can use the stair designer as long as you like. We want you to feel comfortable with the staircase you design, and sometimes that takes time to develop along with a little trial and error.
Handrail Fittings
Handrails are more than just a fashionable handhold for your staircase. The handrail is a necessary and critical safety device for certain people and situations. Having the wrong handrail shape could actually spell disaster.
The 6042 profile fittings are a simple tube like design. This would be ideal for a handrail that is more decorative in nature or a nice place for people to hold and rest their weight upon. Stainless steel railings or balconies are perfect for the 6042 handrail fitting.
If the staircase in question is going to have a lot of traffic, then a 6010 profile fitting is best. The shape of this handrail is such that if someone were to carry a heavy load up the staircase, the handrail is ideal for a stabilizing grip. The handrail contours to the natural shape of the hand when it needs to grip something securely.
At stairwarehouse.com, we value functionality as well as style. That is why we stock all the necessary stair parts for you. Whether you need a decorative handrail or a handrail made for work, we offer all this and more to you.
Handrail Brackets
There are some homes that have an enclosed staircase. An enclosed staircase is one where there is a wall on both sides of the stairs, creating a narrow passageway. When people walk up and down the staircase, they can just as easily use the wall as if a handrail were present. However, if someone needs to climb the stairs while carrying something fairly heavy, a handrail is useful for balance and support.
Getting the handrail into place is going to require rail brackets. With the rail brackets available at stairwarehouse.com, installing them is simple. The bracket has a single hole for the screw, so all you have to do is find a stud, fasten the bracket to the wall then set the angle and secure the rail bracket in place.
We understand that the color of the rail bracket is just as important as its ability to support the handrail and you. That’s why we make a point to offer the rail bracket in seven different finishes from traditional black to bright chrome. Find the right handrail bracket for you at Stair Warehouse.
Rosettes
Here’s a question for you: If you have a balcony with a wooden handrail that terminates at a wall, how can you blend the two so that it is aesthetically pleasing? Very few people are able to install in such a way that where a gap between the handrail and the wall looks good. Most people make use of a rosette to visually connect the handrail to a wall.
The rosette is essentially a sleeve that fits over the handrail and attaches to the wall. The rosette gives the eye the appearance of being part of the wall and reaching out to receive the handrail. There is no gap; the handrail seamlessly blends into the wall. Since there are a variety of handrails, rosettes need to be made to fit. At stairwarehouse.com, we have four rosettes shapes. There are ovular, circular, rectangular and square rosettes. One of these shapes is sure to fit your handrail. The rosettes are wooden, making this a perfect stair stair part for a wooden handrail. Most of the rosettes we offer come in the standard species of wood such as red oak, soft maple and walnut.
Any great work of art has incredible attention to detail and your staircase can be a work of art if you plan the details. Don’t forget to enlist your friends at Stair Warehouse.
Box newels
With all the different names of stair parts that go into a completed staircase, it’s easy to become confused. For instance, what is the difference between a box newel and a newel post? Simply put, a box newel is at the beginning of a railing while a newel post is found where the railing changes direction. With that being said, do you know which type of box newel you are looking for?
We put together a short video displaying and describing the various box newels available at Stair Warehouse. The video doesn’t show each wood species box newel, but rather the different designs available in box newels. Most are available in every major species of wood. We carry simply designed box newels, fluted newels and even box newels with pyramid caps. You’re sure to find the design that will best fit your house.
Stainless Square System
When it comes to staircases, there seem to be three classes of thought. The first is the traditional and ornate. Staircases for these people need to be wooden, with elaborate carvings in the newel posts and balusters. And if the person is wants that staircase to really last, he’ll select hardwood for even more durability.
The second class are people who want to go contemporary. For these people, it’s all about sleek lines and clean, unadorned parts. A stainless cable or round bar system will fulfill the proper role. The newel posts, handrail and round bars are perfectly smooth, with an even surface texture that adds to the effect.
Some may consider the third class a bit of a subset of the second class. This group likes the contemporary look but wants no wasted space in the staircase itself. The stainless square system consists of stair parts that link seamlessly and only take up enough space to complete the staircase itself. Edges are extremely clean and precise, the square nature of the lines creating the precision. There are very few gaps in a stainless square railing.
The good news is that no matter which class of staircase you find yourself drawn to, you can compare the look and price of each right here at stairwarehouse.com.
Glossary
We try to anticipate all of your needs when you are looking to improve your staircase. Stairwarehouse.com has stair parts for many different styles of staircases including the necessary tools for construction. But, let’s imagine for a moment that you have no idea what each stair part is called. You don’t know what you need to buy or what type. We’ve anticipated this with our glossary page. In it, you’ll find all the necessary terms and definitions to get you going on your stair project.
In addition to a glossary of stair parts, we also have provided a glossary explaining the various species of wood used for our stair parts. Want to know which wood is used as a low cost alternative for Oak? The glossary can tell you. Want to compare the benefits of White Oak stair parts with Mahogany? The glossary will allow you to make such a comparison. And if there is anything you don’t see on the glossary page, feel free to contact us with your question and one of our experts will be happy to help you find the right information.
Handrail connector
It’s very rare when a length of stainless steel tubing is long enough for an entire handrail. Most homes and staircases are simply too long. There is a solution, though. The handrail connector makes it possible to create a single handrail for your stainless cable railing system. Made from grade 316 stainless steel, all you have to do is simply slide the end of two separate pieces of tubing together. To keep the tubes in place will require the use of some adhesive, but ultimately this handrail connector will allow you the capability of a customized handrail. You can find this and other stair parts at Stairwarehouse.com.
