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What are Floating Stairs? Posted December, 2020 in Stair Types Let's break down what floating stairs are and how to create them in your space. Read More Different Types of Wood for Stair Parts Posted January, 2020 in Stair Types A comprehensive list of wood types + their uses and benefits. Read More Stair Part Definitions & Terminology Posted April, 2019 in Help & Resources A comprehensive list of stair part definitions and their uses in a complete staircase. Read More Open Stair Design: Pros & Cons Posted February, 2019 in Stair Types We'll help guide you in choosing the right type of staircase for your needs with this list of pros and cons. Read More Balustrades Posted June, 2018 in Installation Guides Let's go over the layout and construction of Balustrades. Read More Rough Stair Carriage Posted Jan, 2018 in Installation Guides Let's go over step-by-step layout and construction of the Rough Stair Carriage. Read More How To Decorate Your Staircases How to Decorate Your Staircase Posted April 2022 Tips and tricks to decorate your staircase. More Info › Popular Staircase Styles Popular Staircase StylesPosted April 2022Learn about unique and interesting staircases and find the best fit for your new home. More Info › Parts of a Staircase Parts of a StaircasePosted March 2022Learn more about the 6 parts to a staircase, and how they each function. More Info › 5 Things To Consider Before Building a Staircase 5 Things To Consider Before Building A StaircasePosted March 2022Follow these guidelines for a safe and beautiful staircase. More Info › 6 Reasons Accidents Happen on Stairs 6 Reasons Accidents Happen on Stairs Posted March 2022 Stay safe from accidental slips and falls. More Info › Costly Stair Design Mistakes and How To Avoid Them Costly Stair Design Mistakes and How To Avoid Them Posted August, 2021 in Installation Guides Avoid these common mistakes when planning your stair installation project. More Info › How To Clean & Maintain Iron Balusters How To Clean & Maintain Iron Balusters Posted September, 2021 in Installation Guides Everything you need to know about maintaining your iron balusters and railings. More Info › How To Install Carpet Treads How To Install Carpeted Treads Posted October 2021 in Installation Guides Learn how to easily install carpet to your stair treads More Info › How to Lay Out the Balustrade BalustradesPosted June, 2018 in Installation GuidesLet's go over the layout and construction of Balustrades. More Info › Open Stair Design: Pros & Cons Open Stair Design: Pros & ConsPosted February, 2019 in Stair TypesWe'll help guide you in choosing the right type of staircase for your needs with this list of pros and cons. More Info › Overview of Standard Stair Rules & Regulations Overview of Standard Stair Rules & Regulations Posted August, 2021 in Installation Guides Ensure you are following building codes and regulations when installing stairs. More Info › The Different Types of Wood for Stair Parts Different Types of Wood for Stair PartsPosted January, 2020 in Stair TypesA comprehensive list of wood types + their uses and benefits. More Info › Tips for Modernizing Your Staircase Tips for Modernizing Your Staircase Posted August, 2021 in Stair Types Use these helpful tips for modernizing your staircase. More Info › What are Floating Stairs? What are Floating Stairs?Posted December, 2020 in Stair TypesLet's break down what floating stairs are and how to create them in your space. More Info › What Is the Labor Cost to Install Stair Treads & Risers? Labor Costs To Install Stair Treads & Risers Posted October 2021 in Installation Guides The various costs associated with getting a contractor to install treads and risers More Info › Stair Part Definitions and Terminology Stair Part Definitions & TerminologyPosted April, 2019 in Help & ResourcesA comprehensive list of stair part definitions and their uses in a complete staircase. More Info ›