Monday, April 13, 2009

Get Rid Of Wrought Iron Interior Railings

Dated interiors can be rapidly spruced up by the removal of those wrought iron railings in your home and with the addition of new wooden railings in their place. Does this Spark an idea?


Instructions


1. Start by removing all iron railings from the stair treads and floor areas near your stair.


2. Remove these by just unscrewing the lag bolts into the wood which hold these railings in place.


3. Take measurements: for instance the length of the slant and all other slant or level railings. Add 6" of length to each of these measurement to allow for proper fit.


4. Decide what components you like for the units in the new railings. You'll need to decide on balusters, newels and top rail. Usually a 1 x 6 wood board will be the bottom component.


5. Decide what wood specie you prefer and if you care to stain or paint the new railings.


6. Contact me if you would like additional help in deciding which components to use. Visit a big box store and take time to watch the videos they offer in the stair and railings department. This will educate you in a short time. While there, you can also physically see and touch some of the basic choices in stock at these stores. Although, there are other specialty places at which you can buy your supplies, most of the time the prices are ok at these big box stores.

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