CUSTOM STAIRS First Step to getting the Best Built Steps
Creating a custom staircase in the home is an exciting project. And, we’re here to help. From designing the layout during the initial stages of your project to installing the final piece of molding, Snyder Stairs has the experience you need to help you make the right choices. For homeowners ready to design a new staircase, Contact us today!
Stair Material Choices
A general rule of thumb for your treads is to use the wood species that matches your hardwood flooring. When the stair treads match the flooring, this provides a fluid transition from the foyer to the stairs and helps provide the consistent look that only adds value to your home.
When considering the material choices for your risers and stringers it is very popular to have them painted to match the trim color in the home, this would be a more traditional choice. A very popular current trend, are more modern stylings, and in a home with this design style it may be better suited to provide the risers and stringers in a hardwood to match the tread selection.
Selecting Wood or Metal Balusters
Should you select wood or metal balusters? Balusters, also known as spindles, are an essential component to most every stairway, but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring. Both styles provide the structural support you need for a safe and code compliant stairway and they are the single most important factor in creating your own unique look!
The two most popular kinds of balusters are wood and wrought iron or metal balusters. This can be a tough choice for some homeowners, they might enjoy the classic appeal of wood or the more sophisticated look of metal.
Over the post vs Post to Post
One of the aspects of your railing that can significantly impact the style is installing the railing in an over the post or post-to-post fashion. In a post to post staircase design, the handrails run between two newel posts as opposed to an over the post staircase design, where the handrails run over the newel posts. Wood or metal balusters can be used with either installation method. Both methods of installation have design styles that they work best with. Post to post is a very traditional look while over the post installations are a more elegant feel that takes you back to the craftsmanship of years gone by.
Ready to Create a Custom Staircase?
Call today and we can give you an over the phone free consultation to see what we can do for you. We will be able to make recommendations and show you before and after images to help you decide. Let Snyder Stairs help you create the perfect look for your home. With 5-star feedback and over 30-years of experience, we can help you create stairs that you’ll be glad to come home to. We service the Lehigh Valley, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and New Jersey, Contact us today to schedule a free consultation!