What is the Difference Between a Stair Baluster, Balustrade, and Banister? Have you ever heard the words stair baluster, balustrade, or banister and wondered what they mean? Are they the same thing or are they different things? Are these the same words said in different ways? Here is a simple explanation of the differences.
Wood Balusters: What They Are, How to Choose Them, and Where to Get Them What is a Baluster? A baluster is the vertical post that supports the handrail of a staircase, balcony, porch, or deck. It fills the space between the base and the railing and provides both safety and style. Without balusters,
Wooden Porches Wooden porches are a way to add curb appeal to your home. You can also add new custom wooden porch posts, columns, or balusters to an entryway. Wooden porch posts can be made to match the style of the project and enhance newels, balusters, and railings. These turned posts can be
Wood Newels What are wood newels? Wood newels are used primarily as part of a staircase along with balusters/wood spindles, finials, rails, and often, wood columns. They are posts that provide upright support for a handrail at the bottom and top of a staircase. They can also be positioned along the length of
Custom Wood Columns Interior paint-grade options for wood columns Paint-grade wood typically suggests the cheapest wood, since you will cover it. Many people think pine is a good choice for this purpose. Clear pine is more expensive than many hardwoods and the knots and pitch lines start to show within a few months to
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Wood Manicure Sticks Wood manicure sticks are also known as orange wood sticks and orange sticks. They are small-diameter dowels with ends beveled in two different fashions or pointed. These sticks are made from white birch, a close-grained wood that machines smoothly and offers a versatile product. It was originally intended for the
The Wooden Muddler The wooden muddler is a bartender’s tool. They are used like a pestle to mash — or muddle — fruits, herbs, and/or spices in the bottom of a glass to release their flavor. Many muddlers are made from wood because it will not react with ingredients. A wooden muddler requires careful
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