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IS THERE REALLY A PURPOSE FOR STAIR NOSING?

16 October 2017

Nearly everyone in world has used stairs at some point in their lives. Stairs are an ancient and very popular architectural feature found in nearly every structure throughout history. While everybody knows what stairs are, not everyone knows what stair nosing is used for. In fact, many people have seen it, stepped on it, and have even accidentally hit their shins on it, but not a lot of people know its purpose. Some folks think it’s installed for aesthetics’ sake, while others believe it’s there to add some traction to stairs. Still, many others have absolutely no clue what it’s […]

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HOW STAIRCASE REMODELLING CAN HELP ENHANCE YOUR HOME’S INTERIOR BEAUTY

29 September 2017

In most houses, a staircase is the main point of focus. While you might not have put much thought into installing a staircase initially, or maybe you have just moved in a new house with a staircase, there will come a time to renovate and the staircase is sure to come up. Why remodel your staircase, and what materials should you use? These are some ‘big’ questions home owners are faced with. The information below will help answer these. Reasons to enhance your home’s interior beauty by remodeling your staircase: 1. Outdated stairs should be top of your reasons to […]

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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MDF AND SOLID WOOD MATERIAL FOR STAIRCASES

15 September 2017

If you have your heart set on getting a customised staircase for your home, you are not alone. The renewed interest in old-fashioned craftsmanship is on the rise, mainly due to the fact that the artistic appeal that can be produced is far superior to the run-of-the-mill staircase designs offered today. With that said, after deciding the style of staircase for your home, the next step would be choosing the material for your new staircase. Customised staircases can add elegance, class, and style that property owners desire to imbue into their homes, but when it comes to deciding the material […]

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GEOMETRIC STAIRCASE DESIGNS: WHAT MAKES THEM A UNIQUE ART?

28 August 2017

Staircases have always held a certain distinct mystique about them that has become a standard trope in art. Whether it’s their seemingly gravity-defying feature, or the simple fact that these symbolise the ascent towards a higher plane, staircases have always been refined and perfected throughout the centuries. And, at several points throughout the thousands of years that they have been around, these have been turned into a pinnacle of art and a concrete testament of architectural expertise. One of the most sought after designs since time immemorial which persist to this day are geometric staircases. The aesthetics is much sought-after, […]

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WHY SPIRAL STAIRCASES ARE IDEAL FOR SMALL SPACES

17 August 2017

When homeowners have limited space in their houses, a staircase can engulf too much of the room it is in if they do not select the right style. If this scenario fits your house, you need to consider the merits of the spiral staircases that are available today. While these still offer an easy way to traverse from one level to the next in your home, they do so in a space-saving, attractive manner just for part of the benefits of installing one in a small residence. For further details on why these staircases are ideal for small spaces, keep […]

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