Stairs

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…

by denton
03/24/2009

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?

Stairs

Comments

  1. 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.

  3. 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

    http://www.allrenovationllc.com

  4. 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

  7. 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.

  9. 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.

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