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Painting stairs is a great way to give some flair to a staircase, or simply add your own personal touch. This guide covers the key points and advice when approaching this tricky task.

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Posted in Tips & Advice By Owain Farrington

Why We Need Staircases

05/09/2018 11:44

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When listing the major elements of a house’s design, the staircase is usually one of the first integral parts to be named. Why is that?

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Posted in Tips & Advice By Alex Illidge

Top Five Staircase Styles

31/08/2018 10:23

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Sometimes it’s hard to envisage the look of a new staircase or how it will fit into a space. To help you find your ideal design, here are Pear Stairs’ top five staircase choices.

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Posted in Tips & Advice By Alex Illidge

Ranfold

This beautiful residential staircase compliments the gorgeous timber beams of the existing property while providing some intuitive new storage spaces.

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Posted in Tips & Advice By Owain Farrington

The Anatomy of a Staircase

06/08/2018 10:30

Staircase anatomy

If you are going into a staircase project, whether it be a refurbishment or a new build, or if you just want to know how to build stairs; you will need to know what makes a staircase. Far more than a line of steps, stair components vary from obscure and vital, to well-known and decorative...

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Posted in Tips & Advice By Owain Farrington

Big Ideas in Small Spaces

23/07/2018 11:18

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Smart storage solutions in the home open up a lot of options, whether it be for decorating, new lay-outs or simple convenience.  When stairs are used wisely they can be one of the most versatile features a building has to offer.

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Posted in Tips & Advice By Owain Farrington

Timber for staircases - various woods are used to built pear stair staircases

Choosing the right timber for your staircase can seem daunting with all the choices available. Read our brief guide to our 5 favourite kinds of wood we use to build our stair parts. 

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Posted in Tips & Advice By Lori Jones

Caring for a glass balustrade - cleaning and maintaining glass panel handrails

Glass balustrading is getting increasingly popular, read our tips on maintaining its condition so it will last you for many years to come. 

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Posted in Tips & Advice By Lori Jones

Hand Railing for stairs and landings in modern and traditional styles.

How to Choose the Perfect Balustrade for Your Staircase and Your Home.

Match the style of your home with a new balustrade for your stairs and landing. 

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Posted in Tips & Advice By Lori Jones

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The balustrade is the name of the railing system that encloses one or both sides of a staircase and can continue along a landing, making it the most visible aspect of most staircases. 

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Posted in Tips & Advice By Lori Jones
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