Author Archives: Chad

No one designs a curved staircase for the simple purpose of getting from one floor to another; there are other, much more practical ways of getting that done if you don’t care what it looks like. A curved staircase is … Continue reading →

1. Seek a Full Time Experienced Stair Builder Experience can’t be overrated. You don’t want an excellent handyman trying to build your stair. How many years experience does their designer have? How many years install experience does the installer have? … Continue reading →

I have ugly carpeted stairs, and I want to the look of a nice hardwood custom made stair. Should I cover my existing stair with hardwood or replace with new stairs? First consider how old your existing stairs are. If … Continue reading →

I have a nice custom oak stair, but it looks out of date, and I’m not sure I like the oak anymore; should I refinish, or replace? If you are starting with a good quality product, stripping it will likely … Continue reading →

When remodeling your stairs you should know that it IS a full-fledged remodeling project, not a Saturday afternoon DYI project. Your stair has been installed into the structure of your home. Removing and replacing your stair can be as involved … Continue reading →

The Nathanial Russell House(1808) in historic Charleston, SC features two of the most noted curved staircases in the world. The two curved staircases are “freestanding” (no supporting walls beneath the stairs) and rise from the first floor to the 3rd … Continue reading →

The Spiral Staircase at the Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe New Mexico is truly an Amazing Stair. The stair winds approximately 760 degrees total, more than two full turns, and is made of Spruce; it ascends a total of 22 … Continue reading →

The RMS Titanic’s “Grande Staircase” refers to a series of six custom staircases designed for use by the ship’s First Class Passengers. The most ornate staircase was the curved stair from the Promonade deck up to the First Class Lounge … Continue reading →

The 1939 film “Gone With The Wind” features four beautiful staircases that have come to define the elegance, grace and grandeur of interior stair design. Tara, the O’Hara family plantation, features a U-shaped staircase with Georgian style design and a … Continue reading →

The 1939 film “Gone With The Wind” features four beautiful staircases that have come to define the elegance, grace and grandeur of interior stair design. The most amazing staircase in the film is without question the massive central staircase within … Continue reading →