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Oak is renowned for its beauty, strength, and versatility, so it's no surprise that oak is a popular material when it comes to staircase construction. If you're thinking about dressing up an oak handrail, end caps are the perfect accessory to complete your look. This guide shares some of the reasons why you should consider oak. You will learn about the different styles and materials of end caps available, as well as how to clean and take care of your oak handrail. Click on a link to jump to each

Wall mounted handrail brackets are designed to attach either standard ungrooved handrails or mopstick handrails to a wall. Handrail brackets are available in multiple styles and materials so you can achieve the look you want for your staircase. Below we take a closer look at: What materials handrail brackets are made from What styles of handrail brackets are available How many handrail brackets you’ll need How to install a handrail Materials for handrail brackets Handrail brackets are a small feature

Half newel posts add an attractive and sturdy finish where a landing balustrade meets a wall. Although you can buy a newel post and slice it in half yourself, it’s much easier and more cost-effective to buy a pre-cut half newel post. The huge range of designs and materials available means that you’ll be able to find one that suits your balustrade. You can choose from complete half newel posts or mix and match your design with bases, pegged half newel posts and half newel post caps. If you’re replacing

The cost of stair parts varies depending on the material, the style and the finish. Below is a guide to the prices you can expect to pay when replacing a range of different stair parts. Material Typical stair part costs* White Oak Spindles £4 - £23 Handrails £11 - £200 Base rails £18 - £146 Newel posts £18 - £125 Pine Spindles £1 - £13 Handrails £8 - £62 Newel posts £7 - £46 Base rails £4 - £34 Primed wood Spindles  £2 - £34 Handrails £9 - £53 Newel posts £7 - £37 Base rails £6 - £29 Glass Panels

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  Planning & Advice Planning A New Staircase Stair Part Guides & FAQs Handrails Choosing The Best Wood For Handrails Oak is a hugely popular choice of wood for stair parts such as handrails due to its incredible durability and classic appearance. If you’re not sure what type of wood to choose for your handrails, don’t worry. Here, we explore how oak compares to other types of woods that are used for handrails and how to choose the ideal type of wood for you. Click on a link to jump to each section:

  When updating your staircase, you will need to accurately measure it in order to select your new stair parts. The assumption is that this is a complicated and even overwhelming job, but with our quick measuring guides you will find that as long as you can use a tape measure, it is actually quite simple TOP TIP: Take separate measurements for each section of your current staircase, i.e. the main stair run, the landing and any additional sections. This will make it much easier to work out the exact