Monthly Archives: April 2025

What is the building code for the standard height of a handrail? In a domestic property the top of the handrail must be no lower than 900mm from the nosing of the stair tread to the top of the handrail. The 900mm height also applies to landings. Read our guide What height should a staircase handrail be? to find out more about handrail height regulations. What is a fillet on a handrail? A fillet (or in-fill) is a small piece of wood that’s inserted into the underside of a grooved handrail between

  Planning & Advice Planning a New Staircase Stair part guides & FAQs What are glass stair panels Glass panels are a popular option amongst homeowners who want to create a modern staircase that differs from the feel of traditional staircases with spindles. Available in a wide range of designs and sizes – you are guaranteed to find the right option for you. Find out more about the benefits of glass stair panels, the different designs available, and the fixings and accessories you need to fit glass

Planning & advice  >  Planning a new staircase  >  Stair part guides & FAQs  >  Newel posts  >  Newel caps Newel caps provide the perfect finishing touch to the newel post, and can be simple or elaborate in design, depending on the overall look of the staircase. Newel caps can be made of wood, metal or a fusion of both materials. Replacing a newel cap is a simple and cost-effective way to instantly update your balustrade. It’s a job that most competent DIY-ers can do—to find out more,

  Planning & Advice Planning A New Staircase Stair Part Guides & FAQs Handrails How to clean and treat oak handrails A bespoke oak staircase can add a touch of traditional character to your home with its pleasing aesthetics. From more simple designs such as wall-mounted mopstick handrails, to more traditional options such as cottage loaf designs – Jackson Woodturners offers a range of options for you to choose from. While you may have chosen a perfect design for your stairs - to ensure your oak

Changing the look of a staircase is not the type of home improvement many people would consider. In fact, more often than not, many homeowners choose to live with a less-than-perfect staircase rather than go to the effort and expense of redesigning it. To find out more about why people shy away from refurbishing their staircases, we ran a survey. Here’s what we discovered: The results Most people (84%) wouldn’t even consider changing the look of their staircase. This was unanimous among both male