My stair expert tells me that iron is waning in popularity unless creating a custom design to compliment a specific project. That’s good news if you like iron stair rails, because they have dropped about 30% in price since first introduced. Now iron hollow iron ballusters are an option, unlike the original ballusters which were solid. The hollow ballusters are reported to be stronger and cost a lot less to ship.
It is always good to inlist the help of a local professional. Looking online is good, but I always promote buying local. It’s good to have someone who will pop over if something goes wrong. Not to down my online sources in any way, but for the typical homeowner, who doesn’t understand the products, it’s always good to have a local person to call. If you are a handy do it yourself kinda person, the online resources are great for you. There’s enough information to walk you through the process. When we get finished I plan to post some pictures. Who knows may be we will throw caution to the wind and create a rope stair way like these on Remodelista! Whatca think?
What kind of stair case do you have? If you aren’t replacing your stair rails but only looking to update what you currently have, why not jump on the black painted or ebony stained bannister rail bandwagon! Here is a great “how to” post from Censational Girl. I painted my interior doors and banister rail were black right after we moved into our house about 17 years ago and I am currently toying with changing the color. My painter used Benjamin Moore Metaltone paint. All your rail needs with this paint is light standing and then the paint will cover in one coat. Do you prefer metal or wood? Do you like straight simple ballusters or fluted? Do you like contemporary or traditional?
Let’s keep the conversation going.
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