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dlaperle

14 years ago
What are the posts for the railings made of? Were they painted or is it exposed metal and if so what kind of metal. Also, are those stainless steel cables or bars?
Noe Valley Butterfly House · More Info
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  • PRO
    14 years ago
    That particular blue was a custom matched color. We matched it to a 'Heath' ceramic tile, called 'Midnight Blue'. Benjamin Moore paint was used.

    Comments (7)

    • PRO
      14 years ago
      The posts are painted steel. They were cross-drilled for the horizontal rods and capped with wood.
    • 14 years ago
      Thanks, John. I am in LA and having someone put in a similar railing, but with cable instead of rods. I really like the look of the paint. You wouldn't by any chance know the color / manufacturer.
    • 14 years ago
      Thanks. Very nice design. I feel much better about the direction those who are advising me are taking it. I wasn't sure if painted steel looks good, but this looks great.
    • 13 years ago
      Love the handrail - could we get this design for just the handrails for stairs - on the wall?
    • 12 years ago
      What are the actual metal rods? We are wanting to do something similar on a staircase and having problems finding material for the actual metal effect that meets code in Kentucky. Thank you.
    • 11 years ago

      Great looking rails and staircase. What are the dimensions of the wood cap railing? Also, what is the width and thickness of the steel used for the uprights. Thank you.

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