ᐅ Timber stringer staircase – balusters (rail posts)

Hey,

I received the quote today from the general contractor for the interior staircase builder regarding the final treatment of the stairs. Additionally, I’m considering using metal balusters (quote for that is still pending). Now I’ve been thinking about experimenting a bit with the balusters. Either the standard wooden balusters, or metal balusters for an extra cost, or a mix of both. For example, alternating one wooden baluster, then one metal baluster, and so on.

There’s also the option to mix within each baluster: for example, wood on the top and bottom with a short metal section in between, or the other way around, metal top and bottom with wood in the middle.

What do you think? Is mixing like this a bad idea, or can it work, or...?

Thanks for your feedback!

I like this a lot. I’m also considering a staircase with wood and stainless steel rods. May I ask what type of wood you are using and how much the staircase costs?

Do you prefer purely metal rods or a combination of wood/metal/wood?

The staircase is multicolored beech finger-jointed, a standard GU staircase, so I don’t have a price. However, on the website of the contractor, it is listed with wooden rods at just under 2,800.

I don’t find wood/metal/wood/metal combinations attractive at all. Balusters made from both materials are somewhat better... However, I would still prefer to use just one material throughout. But of course, that’s purely a matter of personal preference.

I find it quite good this way.

Karsten, was that standard for you, or was there an additional charge for the metal rods? If so, may I ask how much?