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Thinking about Rustic Banisters?
The addition to your staircase of rustic banisters can add a
unique touch to your home. You can obtain rustic banisters
from several different sources. This provides you with many
options. You can search for originals, buy recreations,
paint your current banisters or build them yourself.
The ideal for the situation is to obtain rustic banisters
from their original source – an old home. You may be lucky
and run across some one renovating their old house. If so,
you may be able to obtain their old railings for your new
use. Another option is to see where old homes in the local
neighborhood or elsewhere are slated for removal. If you
have the means and the permission, you may be able to obtain
the desired object in this manner.
Rustic Banisters
However, there is another option. If you haunt second hand
construction goods stores, such as those operated by Habitat
for Humanity and others, you may run across some second hand
rustic banisters or at least rustic-type banisters. These
vary in shape and condition so check them out carefully. If
you do locate some, bring them home, sand them down to
remove all paint (Be sure to take precautions as old paint
may contain lead or arsenic), rejuvenate with a natural
preservative and prepare to use them.
Another option is to build them yourself. This will require
access to rough-hewn poles. Pine is the preferred wood in
this instance for rustic banisters. Make sure the poles are
dried and prepared for use. You can use reclaimed hewn
timbers, former fence posts or start from scratch. In this
case, you will need to know how to cut and shape the logs
into the correct format to form the staircase and banister.
You will need the right tools and be sure to nail and attach
them appropriately.
The easiest way, however, to obtain your rustic banister is
through ordering from a dealer or builder. They can provide
you with everything you may require. Some specialize in
recreating the entire structure; others provide you with a
basic kit. If you purchase a kit, this will allow you the
chance to take part in the building process. This method
also permits you to learn how to construct rustic banisters. |
