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TIMBER STAIRS: THE IMPORTANCE OF OBTAINING TIMBER FROM SUSTAINABLE SOURCES

28 February 2018

When you begin construction on a project in or around your house, you have to go through your list of materials to work with. Many people end up settling on timber for any number of different projects. From traditional staircases to beautiful handrails, and everything in between, timber can be the right material for the job. With that being said, we at Planet Stairs strongly believe in the viability of sustainable timber. When shopping for timber most people won’t really go out of their way to seek sustainable sources. At Planet Stairs we like to educate our audience while helping […]

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IMPORTANT FACTORS TO REMEMBER WHEN BUILDING TIMBER STAIRCASES

14 February 2018

When it comes time to your home design, you are going to want to pay special attention to the types of materials that you use for every facet of the construction. Interior stairs have been one of the most interesting ways to bring fashion and function into a household, yet so few people actively pay attention to the material that they choose for the project. Today, we are going to shift your focus toward timber as a building material for staircases. Timber has a great many benefits that will offer homeowners and business owners the chance to show off their […]

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BENEFITS OF PINE WOOD STAIR TREADS

30 January 2018

If you live in a house with more than one floor, chances are you are going to want to invest in a good staircase with decent treads that is low-maintenance, aesthetically beautiful, and affordable. There are a large number of staircase treads to choose from today, each with their own pros and cons. The most common choices for staircase treads are often hardwood, but these are expensive and sometimes difficult to maintain without the proper knowhow and tools. A cheaper alternative to top-grade hardwoods is pine. Pine is often thought of as a weaker sort of alternative to hardwood stair […]

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TRADITIONAL TIMBER STAIRCASES ARE EXCELLENT FOR UNDER STORAGE CABINETS

18 January 2018

If you have an older home with traditional timber staircases, they provide an excellent opportunity for installing under storage cabinets. Especially if your house is Victorian or Edwardian style with handsome, all hardwood stairs with closed backs and sturdy, carved balustrade, the geometric symmetry of the traditional design offers ideal space for cupboards, cabinets and shelving underneath. Whether your stairs are constructed of Victorian Ash, Spotted Gum, Tasmanian Oak or Mirboo, the addition of attractive, beautifully grained timber storage units beneath the rising staircase will enhance the interior elegance of your home while accentuating the charm and period fashion statement […]

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FROM STAINED WOOD TO PAINTED WHITE: TIPS ON HOW YOU CAN PAINT YOUR STAIRS

11 December 2017

Do you have a staircase that you’ve been planning to restore and paint, but just haven’t got around to tackling the project yet? If you have never painted a stair case before, you are in for a surprise when you get around to it, it’s not as easy as it may seem. The best advice is to find some tips on painting wood, it will definitely help you to prepare everything you’ll need to know to get started. Some Helpful Tips on How You can Paint Your Stained Wood Stairs If your stained wood staircase has seen better days, and […]

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