Page 11 - Monthly Archives: July 2024
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Your complete guide to stair newel posts
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What styles of newel post are available?
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How can I fix a wobbly newel post?
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Newel caps - What they are, what styles are available and how to fit them
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Half newel posts - what they are, what they're made of and how to fit them
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How to replace newel caps
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Further Content
Your guide to newel post styles
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Newel posts stand as a natural focal point for your balustrade. There are various styles and materials for newel posts, but pine is a great option for anyone on a budget. Though not quite as strong as oak, pine offers great durability without being overly expensive. So, what are the different options available for pine newel posts?
Pine newel posts are available as continuous, complete, pegged or half newel posts, depending on your requirements. They are also available in a wide range of styles,
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Fitting a half newel post is the perfect way to finish off your staircase, keep everything safe and secure, and pull together the overall look of the staircase. Half newel posts are designed to allow you to attach balustrades to the wall of the landing, adding strength and support. So, what should you consider when choosing a half newel post?
When buying a half newel post for your staircase renovation, you’ll need to consider the material and style. Half newel posts are available in a wide range
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When looking for handrails, you will see a variety of different materials and a variety of woods. Oak handrails are a very popular and widely used option due to their excellent strength, durability and classic appearance. While oak handrails do tend to be more expensive than other options you may find, they are a great investment that could actually save you money on having to replace your handrails more frequently.
In this guide, we look at why you might want to choose oak handrails, discuss whether
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Popular types of handrails and what to consider when choosing a handrail
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Choosing modern handrails
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The benefits of choosing a white handrail
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Choosing different newel post styles and materials - our expoer guide to your options
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A buyer's guide to choosing pine square newel posts
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Choosing the best wooden square newel post caps
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A guide
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If your newel post becomes loose, you should be able to fix it yourself with the tips below. But if you’re not an experienced DIY-er, always ask an expert to help!
How to fix a wobbly newel post to a newel base
Some newel posts are made up of two parts—the newel base and a separate pegged newel post glued into the base. Sometimes, general wear and tear can break the glue used to bond the post, causing the post to wobble.
Replacing the post is one option, but this can be a huge project and it’s much
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If you’re renovating your staircase, one of the most important choices you’ll need to make is the right handrail design. Pigs ear handrails are an extremely popular handrail option, but why do so many people choose this type of handrail?
Pigs ear handrails are popular due to their simple appearance, flexibility, and affordability. They can be constructed out of various types of wood and are available in a range of sizes and handrail options. One of their primary benefits is that they don’t require
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Aside from their simple appearance, flexibility and cost, pig's ear handrails are a very popular choice of handrail because of their affordability and versatility. Pig's ear handrails can be made from a variety of different kinds of woods. One of their key advantages is that they do not need brackets to be attached to the wall, which saves a lot of space. So, how should you fit a pig’s ear handrail?
To fit a pig’s ear handrail, you first need to measure the length of your staircase to check you have
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Your guide to spindles—types, materials, styles, fitting and maintenance
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Further Content
Staircase configuration diagrams
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Spindle spacing calculation
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