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Preassembled Staircases & Handrails – Manufacturers

Posted on September 29, 2005 by Tim Carter

These manufacturers make pre-assembled staircases and/or handrail systems. Many of them also offer highly detailed literature showing their full line of products, measuring methods, and other things needed when considering stairs to purchase.

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Measuring for Handrails / Staircases

Posted on September 29, 2005 by Tim Carter

You must measure accurately for your staircase. These tips will explain how to get the proper measurements for handrails and staircases. Know what flooring will be used, and if building new, assure the floor area around your staircase is level.

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Handrail & Staircase Installation

Posted on September 29, 2005 by Tim Carter

Handrails and staircases will install readily if you purchase a quality stair system and give accurate dimensions. Read instructions carefully before you begin installation, take no shortcuts, and take your time. Sanding properly is the key to a beautiful finish on your staircase, handrails and balusters.

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Millwork of Urethane – Interior and Exterior

Posted on September 29, 2005 by Tim Carter

Millwork of urethane allows us to recreate the grandeur of custom millwork found in older homes - without the outrageous labor and material costs. The same simple tools used for wood millwork are used to install urethane decorative moldings and millwork.

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Millwork of Urethane – Limitations

Posted on September 29, 2005 by Tim Carter

Millwork of urethane does not support any weight! Urethane decorative moldings serve to decorate only. Follow the manufacturer instructions carefully to install urethane millwork. Read these tips for nailing to vinyl siding and handling of your urethane moldings and millwork.

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Millwork of Urethane – Manufacturers

Posted on September 29, 2005 by Tim Carter

Millwork of urethane is not affected by water like wood, can be shaped into innumerable forms, and has little, if any, waste, so you pay less. Check these manufacturers of urethane decorative moldings and trim --there are a huge variety of choices!

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Modern Wainscoting – Easy on Assembly and Wallet

Posted on September 26, 2005 by Tim Carter

Wood wainscoting may be out of line for many budgets. You can still enrich your rooms with more affordable, engineered wood wainscoting! This wainscoting can be finished in different ways and is stable, solid, and beautiful.

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Wainscoting Installation

Posted on September 26, 2005 by Tim Carter

Wainscoting can be a DIY project if the room is simple and has straight walls. Get a finish carpenter for installing wainscoting in more challenging arrangements. These tricks may help you install wainscoting with fewer potential problems.

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Wainscoting Suppliers – Manufacturers

Posted on September 26, 2005 by Tim Carter

There are literally thousands of small shops that produce wainscoting. Listed here are two homeowner friendly companies with wainscoting design and fabrication services.

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Woodwork – Custom Cutting and Installation Tips

Posted on September 26, 2005 by Tim Carter

Woodwork is not easy to cut and install. You need good skills and high quality tools to do a good custom woodwork job. For tips on woodworking, trim, baseboards and miter joints, start here. Read some of my suggested literature, and practice with patience!

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