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  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

Mopstick handrails, also known as round handrails, are a simple and timeless solution for a stairway. Their simplicity makes them versatile enough to suit a range of aesthetic styles, and their design can be easily modified to suit your tastes with the right type of end cap. You can use an end cap to dress up your handrail or choose an end cap that perfectly matches your handrail’s aesthetic. So, how do you choose the right end cap for your mopstick handrail? First, you’ll need to select the right

Oak and hemlock make great choices for the handrail for your staircase. Both types of woods have various benefits and some drawbacks, so it's helpful to carefully consider all the features and factors before making a decisive choice for your home. Oak is a hardwood and so is very strong and durable, meaning that it is less likely to sustain damage from heavy-duty use. Although it is classed as a softwood, hemlock is extremely dense, which translates into excellent strength. It also has the added

Oak and pine are both exceptionally popular choices for handrails, and both come with their own benefits. Both showcasing style, strength and a variety of colours, it can be a difficult choice to decide which one is perfect for your house. But, which is the best option for you, Oak or Pine? As a hardwood, oak is denser and stronger, which makes it more durable and less vulnerable to scratches and dents. Pine, a softwood, is more lightweight than oak and tends to be less expensive too. When you are

Within this guide you will find information on the following:   • What is a Base Rail? • Types of Base Rail • Fixings and Accessories • Required Parts • Restoring/Replacing • Measuring Guide • Installation • Materials • Style Guides   Click here to return to Technical Guides.What is a base rail?The base rail (also known as bottom track) extends up a staircase along the top of the stair string, and continues along the landing, where there is one. Spindles or panels are fixed into or onto

Staircases come in many different shapes and configurations, and rather than simply being a route from a-b they can serve as a stand-alone design feature.  More often than not, your choice of staircase design is determined by the size of the room that will house it, and of course budget. Here we will take a look at staircases created according to space, including: Staircases for larger spaces Staircase for small spaces with additional storage Staircases designed for steep pitches or awkward spaces

  Planning a New Staircase Stair Parts Guides & FAQs Why should you consider oak cladding for your staircase Refreshing your staircase can be a costly purchase, especially if you are wanting to renovate every stair part; such as the handrail, tread and spindles. Instead, a cost-effective alternative may be replacing the carpet with stair cladding; updating the aesthetic and making the staircase appear more modern. One popular material for stair cladding is oak. With over 500 different species

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  Planning a New Staircase Stair Parts Guides & FAQs What should you know about oak stair cladding kits? Despite the cost-of-living crisis, the majority of UK homeowners still care about the appearance of their homes and are looking for the best ways to improve their interiors. Instead of replacing every part of the staircase, such as spindles or newel posts, stair cladding is a simple and quick way of renovating the entire look. Oak stair cladding is a good way of transforming your staircase