October 10, 2019 At Coastal Staircases we pride ourselves on the quality of our products. That’s why our timber staircases are always quoted with select-grade material. Unless you specify a lesser grade, select is what you are going to get. Feature-grade and standard grade can have veins, holes and knots that can weaken parts of your staircase which...
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August 29, 2019 It’s becoming increasingly difficult for surveyors to sign off on particular fittings and fixtures in application of balustrades. This is due to the extremely large variety of materials, fittings and fixtures available and the varied applications that they can all be applied. We understand that this can be hard for the surveyors to keep track...
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July 9, 2019 There has been plenty of talk about the supply of Victorian Ash being reduced now and over the coming years. Not good news for many in the construction industry! Vic Ash is regularly requested by our clients for staircases, handrail and benchtops due to the uniform grain and durability. Recently we were approached by our...
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June 24, 2019 Black fittings are all the rage at the moment when it comes to house hold accessories. Taps, drawer handles, wall fittings, door handles, window sills, they’re all being ordered in black. Now you can get black fittings on your staircase just as easy as getting stainless steel. As black finish has become much more popular,...
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May 16, 2019 We often get customers coming in with a photo or an idea of a beautiful staircase their heart is set on, for us to quote, only for them to be disappointed as it is out of their price range. Don’t panic! Before you run for the hills trying to get cheaper quotes or settling for...
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March 5, 2019 Did you know that Coastal Staircases can also help you with machining? We have many machines which allow us to easily do the small jobs for you, and quickly. Whether you have a piece of timber that we can put through the thicknesser or have something that requires cut-outs from our CNC machine, let us...
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February 12, 2019 As timber is a natural product it is virtually impossible to match the colour exactly. Let’s start from the very beginning. Each tree of the same species will contain a different colour and different features, so each pack of timber will vary significantly. Which is why your staircase, even though from the same pack of...
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January 16, 2019 Whether your staircase is open or closed there are some great ideas out there to utilize the space under your staircase. If your hobby is reading, gardening, bike riding, relaxing or drinking wine (haha) go straight under your staircase. Maybe you need extra storage in your home, want your furry friend to have an indoor...
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