Stair railing advice

2 years ago

I will be removing the carpet on the stairs so that the treads match the flooring, kickbacks will be white. I want to replace/update the railings/balusters/posts but I'm not sure on style and or color. Any suggestions on what would look best?? For reference, Florida home.

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kandrewspa

2 years ago

Like Lyn said, there's a good chance you will have to buy treads to change the stairs to wood. Usually if stairs are carpeted there is just plywood subfloor under the carpet. Treads are surprisingly expensive, so be sure to understand the scope of the project before starting. Stair railings are also expensive, so prepare yourself for sticker shock if you change them. You haven't shown us enough of your home for us to know what your style is, so I don't know what to suggest for the railings. If the style fits the house you might be better leaving well enough alone. It looks like your interior doors are traditional style. Are you going to change them after you change the stair rails? It's easy to start with one small project that cascades because it makes other elements look wrong.

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Sabrina Alfin Interiors
2 years ago
By "Florida home" do you mean Spanish style? If so, the balusters are a good match. If you wanted to update the railings, I'd update the newel posts to something simpler.

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lmlaw01
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2 years ago
In Florida home I'm just referencing location. What color would you suggest? I don't like the current shade of brown, was thinking of going darker or maybe white.
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Lyn Nielson
2 years ago
I'd prime and paint the wood and leave the metal spindles as is.

are you certain the wood is good under the carpet? it is often not when the choice of carpet.
lmlaw01 thanked Lyn Nielson
lmlaw01
Original Author
2 years ago
We don't have wood under the stairs, we are installing vinal flooring. We will not be changing anything else, just focusing on stairs. The house is mainly coastal style, if we go with painting/staining what color?
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BeverlyFLADeziner
2 years ago
Options for railings

This white pipe railing is the most contemporary posted.
Boxerpal
2 years ago
I agree white makes me think of coastal.

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