Stair Parts

In our bid to render a new look to our stairs, today, we are thrown into a zillion choices. The market is overflowing with replacement stair parts of all shapes and sizes. Of these, there are popular choices stair treads, newels, balustrades, and of course, the stair railings.

Stair railings offer a wide range of choices these days. First, there is the aspect of design that can range from anything traditional to something rather contemporary. Secondly, there is the question of choosing the right material. While wood railings are popular, few materials beat iron when it comes to longevity and safety. Iron stair railings can also be molded into various shapes and designs to complement the existing décor of your household perfectly. Wrought iron stair railings are very popular these days as they are very sturdy in nature, offer excellent safety and easily lend themselves to be molded into the most exquisite and intricate designs.

If you are reading this piece, it proves that you understand that staircases are not just functional fixtures in a building, but these also have an aesthetic aspect to them. Revamping the staircase at your home or office with new staircase parts can actually do wonders to the look and feel of the ambiance and overall refinement.

To enlist, there are 12 distinct staircase parts, namely

1. Tread material contributes to the staircase, in terms of looks, strength and sturdiness. Within this category, you may note that starting steps are generally different from the rest of the staircases.

2. The spindles, better known as balusters, which can be made of wood or wrought iron

3. Newel posts  and caps

4. Handrails and handrail fittings

5. Staircase hardware and brackets include various fasteners, rail bolts, epoxies, dowel screws, dowel screwdrivers and skirting brackets that impart functional value and elegance to the staircases.