9 staircase flooring ideas

Staircases offer a great opportunity to add style and personality to your home – that’s something we know all about at Handrail Creations.

In this guide, we’ll explore a variety of ideas for staircase flooring to inspire your next project,

Steel spindles on landing area

What is a spindle?

Spindles are one of the most important components in any custom-built staircase. Without them, your staircase wouldn’t just look unfinished, it could be unsafe too. But ask the average person on the street and they probably wouldn’t know what one

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Do I need a steel core rail?

Steel core rails are often used to cap steel balustrades. A popular alternative to steel handrails, steel cores can help improve the strength and stability of more decorative handrail materials, such as timber and composite. 

But what is

Continuous Sapele handrail to timber staircase colour matched complete with steel balustrade

5 best staircase paint colours

A staircase is more than just a functional feature. It connects your home, creates flow between spaces, and when designed well, becomes a real statement. 

Often one of the first things you see when you walk into a home, a

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What are the different types of balustrades?

When it comes to designing a staircase, the balustrade plays a crucial role in both aesthetics and safety. But with so many options available, how do you know which one is right for your space? 

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Wooden vs. metal handrail design: Which is best?

When designing a staircase, selecting the right handrail material is a crucial decision that can impact both the aesthetic and functional aspects of the space. 

For architects, designers, builders, and their clients, the choice between wooden and metal handrails is

Onwards and upwards: Handrail Creations has a brand new home

Since 2014, the home of Handrail Creations has been Burnden Business Park. And while we would never give up our Bolton roots, over the years it has quickly become clear that we needed to upsize and expand to accommodate our …

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How to clean wooden handrails the right way

Maintaining your wooden handrails makes them look good and helps keep them clean and hygienic to use. After all, handrails are high-touch surfaces, making them a natural breeding ground for all sorts of bacteria and viruses. Regular cleaning and disinfection

Recruiting more CNC programmers

It’s not just our handrails that are continuous, our growth and development is too!

We know that construction and manufacturing is a fast paced industry so we are doing everything we can to ensure we can deliver our continuous and …

Norwich Castle Project

The Handrail Creations team are donning their helmet and shield in preparation for our newly secured job at Norwich Castle Keep!

Founded in around 1067 and home to William the Conqueror, this Norman fortification has received a National Lottery grant …