Bannisters, Newels & Balustrade
Discussion
We have a 1980's house which is basically a featureless cube (bought for location of course 
). I'm in the throes of decorating the hall, stairs and landing. Nothing fancy. Plain, light colours and a sisal type of covering for the treads. The staircase is a return type comprising four treads toward the wall, three or four to make a 180 degree turn then a half dozen or so to the landing.
The design of the bannister, newels and balustrade is awful. Typical of what was 'in' when the house was built it's just (what I would call) ranch style planks and square section posts and I'd like to replace them. As the newels are built in to the staircase it would be tricky replacing them. Just cutting them off and screwing something else on top won't be very strong so I was thinking of stripping them back to bare wood, light stain or varnish and then finding something more modern to replace the 4" planks. Alternatively if I went for oak I could fit some new pieces and maybe veneer those parts that are built in to the staircase.
I saw some components in Do-It-Up-&-Q-Base. All modern high falutin stainless steel and glass it would have cost about £1500. Nice but possibly too modern for the house. Oh, and way over budget although I've no idea how much I will eventually spend.
Ideas anyone?
). I'm in the throes of decorating the hall, stairs and landing. Nothing fancy. Plain, light colours and a sisal type of covering for the treads. The staircase is a return type comprising four treads toward the wall, three or four to make a 180 degree turn then a half dozen or so to the landing.The design of the bannister, newels and balustrade is awful. Typical of what was 'in' when the house was built it's just (what I would call) ranch style planks and square section posts and I'd like to replace them. As the newels are built in to the staircase it would be tricky replacing them. Just cutting them off and screwing something else on top won't be very strong so I was thinking of stripping them back to bare wood, light stain or varnish and then finding something more modern to replace the 4" planks. Alternatively if I went for oak I could fit some new pieces and maybe veneer those parts that are built in to the staircase.
I saw some components in Do-It-Up-&-Q-Base. All modern high falutin stainless steel and glass it would have cost about £1500. Nice but possibly too modern for the house. Oh, and way over budget although I've no idea how much I will eventually spend.
Ideas anyone?
Edited by Flintstone on Monday 25th October 21:56
I used Richard Burbidge Fusion in beech - http://www.richardburbidge.com/stair-balustrade/co...
Cost about £700 for a straight-up, and a 5' 180 degree return. Pretty easy to fit too.
Cost about £700 for a straight-up, and a 5' 180 degree return. Pretty easy to fit too.
Flintstone said:
I've seen that in beech and light oak, my problem is matching it to the (probably pine) posts that I'll have to leave in situ. I think the best I can hope for, rather than an exact match, is something that 'goes' with it.
Paint the bases white - that's what I've done. Contrast will look better anyhoo.Gassing Station | Homes, Gardens and DIY | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff