Archive for July, 2009

Renovate your old stairs - Add zing to the monotonous interiors

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Staircases are often overlooked in a house remodeling work. On the contrary, one should not ignore any pending repair work for the stairs – especially if they are old.

A worn out stair may pose serious threat to the life of the inmates.

While doing a house remodeling, one must think about revamping the indoor stairs that will complement the new home décor.

One may swap a massive indoor straight-up staircase with one spiral and modern in style. Installation of segments/twirls in between a plain straight flight of steps can help in retaining the simplicity of a staircase ensemble while adding to the convenience and better space use.

Alike to the variety of options available in terms of other stair parts like handrails, brackets etc., stair treads also come in diverse base materials.

All you need is to choose according to your décor and add that extra edge to the otherwise mundane interior.

HOME REMODELING AND STAIR REPAIR IDEAS

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Home remodeling is a time-intensive and expensive proposition. Should you start with the attic? Or is it going to be the basement? Should you take up caulking or maintain the deck? The driveways need a look into as well. Home remodeling includes gutters, insects, furniture and fireplace.

It means plumbing and stair repair too.

Mundane though it sounds, stair repair is no longer that drab affair of yesteryears. It can also turn out to be a safety issue if neglected. Even the balusters, which are the tall posts supporting the handrail, need to be tightened. This simple act could be by driving glue coated wedge between the handrail and the baluster. Alternately, tightening of balusters could be achieved by driving a not too long a screw through the rear of the baluster and into the handrails. Broken balusters and loose handrails need to be looked into as well.

Stair Treads - for Safety and Beauty

Monday, July 13th, 2009

One of the biggest concerns associated with staircases is safety. While most of us would also like to consider the aesthetics of a new staircase, in addition to its utility, we can’t afford to compromise on its safety, especially if you have elderly people or kids around in the household. No matter whether you are looking to install a new staircase, or refurbish an existing one, one of the easiest ways to ensure safety and beauty is to install suitable stair treads. These days, stair treads, especially those you can install separately, come in various shapes and sizes to match a variety of staircase types. A carpeted or designed tread can certainly add to the beauty of the staircase ensemble.

They are also available in a wide range of materials - ranging from steel, to rubber, to fiber. Just choose the one that is right for your requirements and ensure no slips over them.

Wood Stair Treads: For that Perfect Step

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

Your staircase plays the role of a channel between different floors of your home. A beautiful staircase ensemble, capable to hold the focal points of your home, should also be durable. While all the parts of a staircase hold importance for its lasting and beautiful presence, here we would shed some light on stair treads.

Stair treads, the most crucial and basic part of your staircase where you put your feet, need to be very carefully chosen. Wood stair treads are one of the best choices you can give a try while making a selection.

Different types of beautiful and durable wood stair treads are now easily available with stair part outlets or online stair parts sellers. Wood stair treads made of Oak, Maple, Walnut, Cherry and Hickory can be purchased at attractive rates nowadays.