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New timber available – EUROPEAN BEECH!

July 9, 2019 There has been plenty of talk about the supply of Victorian Ash being reduced now and over the coming years. Not good news for many in the construction industry! Vic Ash is regularly requested by our clients for staircases, handrail and benchtops due to the uniform grain and durability. Recently we were approached by our...
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Black fittings in by popular demand! – Coastal Staircases

June 24, 2019 Black fittings are all the rage at the moment when it comes to house hold accessories. Taps, drawer handles, wall fittings, door handles, window sills, they’re all being ordered in black. Now you can get black fittings on your staircase just as easy as getting stainless steel. As black finish has become much more popular,...
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Stairs & Balustrade – Tips to cut costs

May 16, 2019 We often get customers coming in with a photo or an idea of a beautiful staircase their heart is set on, for us to quote, only for them to be disappointed as it is out of their price range. Don’t panic! Before you run for the hills trying to get cheaper quotes or settling for...
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Stair nosings – What is their purpose and which one should I choose for my staircase?

April 2, 2019 The stair nosing is a necessary part of the structure of your staircase, but does it serve any other purpose? The stair nosing can provide extra safety to your staircase. It overhangs the top of the tread and provides extra space for you to step on. It also helps protect the edge of your treads...
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Benchtops, Shelves & more – Coastal Staircases, for all your machining needs!

March 5, 2019 Did you know that Coastal Staircases can also help you with machining? We have many machines which allow us to easily do the small jobs for you, and quickly. Whether you have a piece of timber that we can put through the thicknesser or have something that requires cut-outs from our CNC machine, let us...
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Colour matching timber – Coastal Staircases

February 12, 2019 As timber is a natural product it is virtually impossible to match the colour exactly. Let’s start from the very beginning. Each tree of the same species will contain a different colour and different features, so each pack of timber will vary significantly. Which is why your staircase, even though from the same pack of...
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Great ideas to fill that space underneath your staircase! – Coastal Staircases

January 16, 2019 Whether your staircase is open or closed there are some great ideas out there to utilize the space under your staircase. If your hobby is reading, gardening, bike riding, relaxing or drinking wine (haha) go straight under your staircase. Maybe you need extra storage in your home, want your furry friend to have an indoor...
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12 Reasons why you should choose Coastal Staircases

December 10, 2018 We have the largest range & showroom in Geelong All of our components are CNC router-machined for accuracy We have award winning tradesmen & apprentices We provide accurate, written quotes – final price, no ‘estimations’ Always select-grade timber unless otherwise specified (read more on this below under timber standards). All timber to be painted or...
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Why you should choose Coastal Staircases to build your budget stair! – Staircases Geelong & Surfcoast

November 14, 2018 Unlike most companies we do not and will not use MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) for our budget staircases. We use CD-grade Structural Ply because we believe it is a far superior product to MDF. Why you ask? MDF is un-healthy to work with as it contains VOCs (urea-formaldehyde). Extra care needs to be taken while...
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How to measure your staircase for a new handrail – Handrails Geelong

October 22, 2018 Are you after a handrail for your staircase? Maybe you want to replace the one you have because it is dated or damaged. Or maybe you bought a house and it didn’t come with a handrail on the staircase. Not to worry, Coastal Staircases have it covered! But, we may need your help to do...
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