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March 24, 2009
Would u use this railing inside?
Hey all:
I'm trying to wind up my reno project and the last piece I need is stair rails. It took me a while to figure out that what I really want is a 'cable rail system' as shown here:
http://www.ultra-tec.com/Content/Photo_Gallery/Stair_Wood.html
But I got a first price of 10k and I was hoping to spend a lot less.
I don't want to use wood, I'm trying to do a more modern look. I've seen another system around that I'm thinking might be cheaper, but I've mostly seen it outside (then again, it may be used inside but I only have so many friends).
If I was to install the railing shown in the photo above would y'all shake your heads and say I completely lost it? Or would you like it?
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I guess it's all to do with the context of it's surroundings but I think it's got a kinda cool industrial look.
(As long as you don't have kids that could climb it.)
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 24, 2009 9:05 AM
Go for it. I checked out DIY with stainless steel cable and wood rails for my deck, lot less than 10k, but didn't think I could install it.
Of course, it'd take a pretty talented kid to climb a railing like this inclined steeply on the stairs ;).
Posted by: cmu at March 24, 2009 9:11 AM
There was a thread on here a few months ago linking the NY Times article of the couple in Bed Stuy who renovated a house and did it with a contemporary look. The ensuing maelstrom of hate about discarded architectural details was largely put to rest as various posters said there had never been any remaining. These people live down the street from me and have done a beautiful renovation and, I believe, have an actual cable (not rod as you have pictured) rail system on their deck. It looks great given the overal modern context of the renovation.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 9:12 AM
We have something similar in our house, a conventional brick row house from outside, but inside very much "warm modern." It looks great and gets tons of compliments. I'd definitely use it. As long as the other finishes are also modern it will look great.
Posted by: GoodProspect at March 24, 2009 9:13 AM
Also -- ours is a cable system suspended between stantions (spelling?) every few feet, and fixed railings at top and bottom....and yes, our youngest child does occasionally stand on one of the cables until I remind her not to.
Posted by: GoodProspect at March 24, 2009 9:14 AM
$10K just for the rail? My whole steel/wood deck structure cost just under $20k. Spent too much money on a range I'd guess. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 24, 2009 9:15 AM
Great for indoor use. If your kid climbs it, give him/her a book of matches and say, "bet you can't climb and light a match at the same time"
Posted by: pig three at March 24, 2009 9:37 AM
We did a modern addition, but used nicely spaced VERTICAL black iron rails,still pretty transparent. I haven't lost a kid or a playdate yet, and i can actually leave the room when they are in it, with the sliding windows OPEN. Besides, i think that cable look is going to look really dated really soon.
Posted by: cornice at March 24, 2009 12:41 PM
I like the railing, but in many jurisdictions, this won't meet code. Check before buying.
Posted by: BrooklynButler at March 24, 2009 1:21 PM
I remember one version of an open tread basement stair in one of your earlier posts and I think I remember the feel of the bathrooms and the kitchen. To match the mood of the rest of the place I suggest you try warming up the rail concept. Black iron as per "cornice" is one way. Adding a wood handrail or more of a cable type metal can help. I'm not loving the rhythm and proportions of the railing you show. Everything appears to be about the same and there are quite alot of horizontals. I kind of want the verticals to be more expressed.
http://www.hudsoncustomfabrication.com/Interior%20Stainless%20Stair%20Rail.png
This one is along the same lines but looks a bit better. Still not warm but better looking.
Posted by: Bessie at March 24, 2009 1:41 PM
Stanchion
Posted by: Arkady at March 24, 2009 2:00 PM
Thanks all.
DIBS, it's 10k installed, and yes I wish I had some money left.
Bessie, I'm loving that and in fact the floor and stairs shown match mine almost perfectly.
Posted by: denton at March 24, 2009 2:12 PM
I installed something similar at job on President Street. Check out this link...
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/peUEZ-X6pB7JdU-DqJFyEA?feat=directlink
or go to my site for more pics.
Pietro
AllRenovation Construction LLC
www.allrenovationllc.com
Posted by: allrenovation at March 24, 2009 2:40 PM
Pietro, that's nice (the whole house is nice!) Can I ask what it cost? You can email me privately if you wish, email in my profile.
Posted by: denton at March 24, 2009 4:19 PM
pietro..that is one fugly renovation...god has spared the wealthy from good taste..the big plastic ductless hvac units are a relly lovely detail.im a contractor as well and have stood in awe when a client has loved some particularly vulgar detail....go figure
Posted by: eman1234 at March 24, 2009 9:45 PM
Hi Denton,
The railing you saw at our President St. project pics is actually a Ultra-tec railing. The cost for the railing + the accessories to install (required for installation) was about $2,500.00. Together with the cost of installation the client spent $5,500.00 total.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions, feel free to call me at my office (718)351-4099.
Best of Luck,
Pietro Calabretta
Owner
AllRenovation Construction LLC.
pietro@allrenovationllc.com
www.allrenovationllc.com
Posted by: allrenovation at March 25, 2009 8:42 PM
Pietro, I agree with Denton. That's a beautiful reno. Ignore the bitter renters who say otherwise!
Posted by: GHB at March 25, 2009 9:11 PM
While not my taste, it's very well done. What the hell are you talking about, eman? What ducting? Do you mean the split system units? They're pretty unobtrusive.
Posted by: cmu at March 26, 2009 9:41 AM
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