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Comparing Quotes – Staircases & Balustrade

January 17, 2017 Comparing Quotes When you are comparing quotes, it is important to know the products and materials that have been quoted. Keep in mind that you need to compare apples with apples, comparing the total price of your quotes shouldn’t be the deciding factor. You should always compare the description or the body of your quote....
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Stair Styles and Budget – Coastal Staircases

November 30, 2016 When choosing your staircase, there are many things to consider. What is my budget? Do I want the stair to be a statement piece in my home? What look am I trying to achieve? Modern, contemporary, traditional etc. See a list of stair types below: BUDGET Closed cut-stringer style. Quick and easy and won’t blow...
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Coastal Staircases is celebrating 10 years!!!!

November 14, 2016 After working in the army Kris Arends decided to begin an apprenticeship in staircase construction. Once he completed his apprenticeship Kris followed his dreams to open his own business. On the 16th of September 2006 Coastal Staircases was born. With his wife Nicole by his side they have managed to build a successful business together....
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Spiral Staircase – Steel Stairs Geelong

November 14, 2016 This week we installed a spiral staircase in Lorne. This spiral staircase is galvanized and powdercoated. It is positioned from ground to first floor externally to reach the balcony with a beautiful view. It had a long adventure through bush before it was carefully put in place. We are very happy with the results.
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Handrail vs Balustrade – Balustrade Geelong

November 10, 2016 A handrail is not a balustrade. A balustrade is not a handrail. We get a lot of customers calling to ask for a handrail when they mean balustrade. This seems to be a confusing conversation between the office staff and the customer. The balustrade is the collective name for the complete assembly of handrails, baserails,...
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Staircase Styles – Geelong Staircases

October 4, 2016 When it comes to stairs, there is no standard. When you are not quite in the know, stair terminology can often become confusing. Closed or open staircase, cut or full stringer what does this mean? Below you will see examples of some common staircase styles and terminology. If you request a quote from us, we can get a...
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Cantilevered Staircase – Steel work

September 29, 2016 This is a cantilevered staircase we are making at the moment. This video shows little to no movement when walking on the treads. The steel tread is attached to the steel in the wall. The next stage in to slot on the tread sleaves. We cannot wait to see this staircase finished.    
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Staircases Terminology

August 31, 2016 When you request a quote, if you do not have detailed plans you will be asked a range of questions about how you want to design certain aspects of your staircase or balustrade. When you are not in the know stair terminology can often become confusing. Please see a list of common staircase terminology below. TREAD:...
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Surfcoast Cantilevered Staircases

September 16, 2015 Hello everyone. Last week we fitted the glass balustrade to our first cantilevered staircase. I managed to gain access to the property before it was handed over to get these photos. This cantilevered staircase has been made with Spotted Gum treads, landing and handrail with the glass balustrade fitted using stainless steel patch fittings. The...
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