7 Easy Steps to Remodel Your Staircase
Are the stairs in your foyer or entryway feeling outdated? Luckily, changing out the stair balusters is an easy fix for changing the aesthetic of a whole space without having to do a major renovation. But before you get started and overwhelmed by all the choices, take time to decide what you don’t like about your existing staircase design. Is it actually an issue with the newl posts? Or maybe the finish of the hand railings?
Here’s an easy checklist of steps to review before you start busting out balusters.
Count the number of balusters on your stairs
No one wants to end up a few short at the end of a project!
Studio Wendy Mahieu
Decide if you want to paint or have a wood finish on your hand railings
You can (usually!) have hand railings removed and re-finished off-site, so if they need a facelift, now is the time.
Marie Flanigan Interiors
Find some feet
Baluster bases have notoriously rough edges. The pin-setting feet cover rough edges and provide additional support to your handrail.
Chairish by Design
Measure the run of each railing
You’ll need a newl post for support every 8'-0" for stability.
Spruill Remodel
Order balusters and newl posts
Explore options on Stair Supply. We are suckers for their wrought-iron options, but they also have gorgeous cabeling and wood baluster options.
Boutte Tree
Think about the newl posts
Newl post options usually include wrought iron or wood. Newl posts are installed by penetrating the floor with a metal footing and can add dimension and style to your staircase.
Look in creative spaces
I love scouring 1st Dibs, Chairish, Etsy and antique shops for an interesting newl post finial (the top part of the newl post!). A unique finial can add your own personal style to your staircase renovation. Be sure to confirm measurements; there are finials fro drapery rods as well and these would be muich too small for your staircase newl post.
