Choosing a Handrail Style

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Choosing a Handrail Style- McCoy MillWork
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Once you have determined exactly where you are
going with your stairs your next step will be to
choose a style. Many of your style decisions will
be based on the direction you have decided to go.
When choosing a rail systems there are two basic
styles to choose from.
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Over the Post Stair Rail
In this system various fittings are utilized to
create and elegant, continuous handrail. The
system is used with pin top newels so that the
handrail run is not interrupted. In general,
this type of system is complimented by turned pin
top balusters as well. Most often a Starting
Step is also used in this style. The starting
newel will generally be mounted into the starting
step.
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Over the Post systems are most common in
Colonial, Federal and Victorian stair designs.
They are often seen in the American Southeast
with very elaborate turnouts on both ends of the
first step. Trust it or not your railings don't
need to create an impression. For some homes the
"toning it down would be best" stylish is sought
and making an unhindered perspective is key for
property holders. Glass, plexi-glass, link and
wire, and vertical posts are all renditions of
railings that mix into your insides consistently.
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Post to Post Stair Rail
In this system fittings are not used but rather
the rail runs in between posts. Two types of
newels are generally seen in this type of system.
A box newel can be made very basic for a simple
stream lined look, or can be decorated heavily
for a more ornate look. A post to post system
with box newels using straight lines is the
quintessential Craftsman style stair.
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The other type of newel typically used in a post
to post system would be a Ball Top or Acorn
Top newel. Generally speaking, these newels
start with a solid block, then have some turning,
then another smaller block and a ball or acorn
shape top. Whether you are outlining your home
or you need another search for your stairs,
consider these configuration thoughts while
picking the ideal railing.
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