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January 16, 2023

Furniture Leg Height Guide
Whether you’re an experienced furniture flipper, or a first-time DIYer, sometimes we all need a little help ordering the right size table legs for our projects. After all, there are so many different kinds of legs available on the market that it can be a little overwhelming. Hopefully we can take some of the guesswork out of the process!
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December 16, 2022

Top Staircase & Balustrade Trends for 2023
Are you an interior designer or DIY enthusiast looking to get a head start on 2023's staircase and balustrade trends? If so, you've come to the right place! We've been supplying Australia's leading builders, wholesalers, designers and stair builders for more than 75 years, so it's safe to say we've seen plenty of trends come and go in our time.
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December 2, 2022

The 5 Tools You Need To Install Wire Balustrade
Wire balustrade is the perfect do-it-yourself alternative to traditional timber or glass balustrade. It’s easy to install, maintain and clean, and is infinitely cheaper than hiring a professional. With all that being said, you do need a few specialist tools to get started. We’ve compiled a list of the 5 must-have tools for wire balustrading, and detailed when/where you’ll need to use them!
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November 20, 2022

What Kind Of Wire Cable Is Best For Balustrading?
Choosing the right balustrade wire for your next DIY project may seem simple, but with so many different kinds of cables and ropes available it can be hard to know where to start. Believe it or not, there’s also a lot riding on choosing the right wire cable. After all, using the wrong product can be extremely detrimental to your project: resulting in everything tea staining to rust and corrosion! Choose the wrong wire… and you might as well be throwing money down the drain.
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November 2, 2022

Choosing The Right Handrail For The Elderly Or Disabled
When choosing a handrail or grab rail for yourself or an elderly or disabled friend, parent or partner, there are several factors you should take into consideration. Many of these are outlined in AS 1428.1:2021 (Australian building standard for mobility and accessibility), however it should be noted that these standards are designed for commercial buildings and application, rather than domestic settings. Therefore, some level of discretion may be applied when installing handrails around the home.
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October 16, 2022

The 5 Best Wire Balustrade Systems For Metal Posts
If you’re looking for a wire balustrade system to suit stainless steel or metal posts, then you’ve come to the right place! We stock a wide variety of different wire kits and systems to suit almost every application. So, whether you’re looking for a balustrading kit for your internal staircase or external wrap-around deck, rest assured we’ve got one that will work for you!
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October 2, 2022

Understanding Australian Handrail & Balustrade Standards
Unfortunately, as is the case with many Australian Building Standards, the code surrounding handrails, stairs and balustrading can be a little confusing. This can make do-it-yourself stair, deck and balustrade projects around the home a bit of a nightmare to navigate, especially if you've never worked in the industry before. So, we've taken our 75+ years of experience and broken it down for you!
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September 4, 2022

Top 5 Handrails For Outdoor Use - Best Materials & Inspiration
Having been in the handrail and staircase business for more than 75 years, I like to think we know a thing or two about which handrails are best for outdoor use. Actually, I'd like to think we know an awful lot about it.
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September 4, 2022

Everything You Need To Know About Handrail Brackets
Handrail brackets come in all sorts of different shapes, styles and colours- they’re as much a part of your stair/balustrade design as treads or rail! Choosing the correct bracket for your setup shouldn't be difficult, but with so many options on the market, it can be a little overwhelming -especially for beginners.
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