Measuring Stair Rods
Installing Stair Rods
Winder solutions with Stair Rods
Curving Stair Rods
Stair Rods FAQ's
Premier Trims & Posh Cleaning and Maintenance
Measuring Stair Rods for runner carpet
Our Jubilee stair rods are supplied at stock lengths
The Homepride can be supplied in stock lengths or made to measure
The Blacksmith range are supplied in increments of 5cm starting at 61cm
Our recommendations for made to measure stair rods, including finials:
Premier 12.5mm, Crystal, Vision, Country, Homepride, along with Tudor, Blacksmith Flat and Ball should be 10cm over the width of the carpet runner (5cm each side)
Premier 16mm, Country and Eastern Promise Dune should be 12.5cm over the width of the carpet runner (6.25cm each side)
Premier 19mm, Royale, Eastern Promise Dubai & Cairo & Blacksmith Spear should be 15cm over the width of the carpet runner (7.5cm each side)
We normally suggest fitting a stair rod on the bottom step to balance the look of the stair case.
Installing Stair Rods
The bracket should sit on the stair case itself, directly alongside the carpet. Make bradawl guide holes for the screws and then screw the bottom half of the bracket to the stair. Do the same on the other side and then lay the stair rod in the brackets and screw the top half of the bracket to the bottom, ensuring the rod is protruding an equal amount on each end.
On no account should the top and bottom of each hinged bracket be mixed as they are a set, they cannot be interchanged with the other brackets, so we recommend not mixing the bracket components when preparing them for fitting. Note:Stair rods are for decorative use only, the carpet must be secured by another means.
Winder solutions with Stair Rods
Fitting stair rods onto turning stairs (winders) is very easy to do. We can supply our Universal Bracket for most of our ranges - this is an extremely simple bracket that is fitted with only one screw.
This bracket can also be used to fit stair rods on Fully Fitted (full width) carpets.
Fitting the carpet with Easybind means the fitter can measure, cut and fit winders on site, without having to take the carpet away to be bound.
Another elegant solution to fitting stair rods on winder carpets - notch the carpet to provide space for fixing bracket. Image courtesy of Borderline Carpet Planning Services, London
Curving Stair Rods
The following ranges can be bent, to suit curved stairs:
Premier (excluding Hanover), Country (PLAIN rods only), Eastern Promise (PLAIN rods only), Vision, Crystal and Blacksmith.
We have a PDF guide for making templates.
Stair Rods FAQ's
Will our stair rods need polishing?
Our brass stair rods have a clear lacquer that prevents them from tarnishing. To clean, simply wipe with a damp cloth. DO NOT use metal cleaning products as this will damage the lacquer, causing tarnishing and damage to any finish you may have chosen.
Can stair rods be altered once ordered?
No. It is vital to carefully measure the rods before ordering to ensure the lengths are correct as they cannot be altered once they have been made.
Can the rods be used as the sole means of securing the carpet?
No, we strongly recommend that the carpet is installed by other means. Fitting the carpet correctly increases its lifespan and improves the safety of the stair case.
Premier Trims & Posh Cleaning and Maintenance
Standard Finishes are: Satin Brass, Polished Brass, Antique Brass and Antique Bronze
Specialised Finishes are: Satin Nickel, Chrome, Pewter and Brushed Chrome
Satin Brass and Polished Brass: Trims can be left to age (oxidize) for a natural finish. To keep the brass like new and protect it from oxidation simply polish every few months using a very light acid treatment, like distilled malt vinegar (Sarson’s vinegar), which contains only 5% acetic acid. It is worth noting that the longer stains are left unpolished, the more difficult stains are to remove. For highly tarnished Satin Brass and Polished Brass trims, try using the Salt and Lemon Method. The combination of lemon juice and salt can also break down oxidation, due to the intense combination of citric acid and sodium chloride. Simply cut a lemon in half, sprinkle salt on the moist surface and scrub the entire brass surface. Rub as hard as you can to slowly remove the tarnish.
Antique Brass and Antique Bronze: These finishes will darken with age and add to the aged effect. The ageing process is dependent upon several factors including installation location and atmospherics. To remove finger marks, as an example, use distilled malt vinegar as described above. We would certainly recommend avoiding use of any water based cleaning agents as this is very likely to accelerate tarnishing and can lead to staining and corrosion.
Satin Nickel, Chrome, Pewter and Brushed Chrome: Use distilled malt vinegar as described above.
The information given is based on present level of our knowledge and experience.
The data given is not intended as a confirmation of product properties and does not constitute a legal contractual relationship, nor should it be used as the basis for ordering products.