Stair Ropes:
How do I measure for my
stair rope?
Will
my rope stretch?
How
strong will my rope be?
What's
the maximum length?
What's
the maximum diameter?
Can
I order just the rope?
Can
I order just the fittings? |
Stair Rods:
How do I measure for my
stair rods?
Why
are there different brackets?
What's
the maximum length?
Can
I order just the rods?
Can
I order just the fittings? |
Stair Runners:
How do I measure for
my stair runner?
Will
my stairs be suitable for a stair runner?
Can
a runner be fixed with stair rods?
How
do I care for my stair runner? |
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Q. How do I measure for my stair rope?
A. The simplist way is to just measure the wall with a
tape measure, then if you want the rope to drape a little,
add 5% to the overall length.But by far the best way to
measure for your stair rope is by using a piece of string.
It sounds a little primitive, but it works. By pinning
or blue tacking a piece of string to the wall exactly
where you want your stair rope to go, it gives you the
opportunity to see what it will look like and help you
decide how many brackets you will need.
Tip: If you are ordering seperate components and are having
tassels or end knots at the ends of the rope, be sure
to allow extra rope to go into the socket of your chosen
ends. Allow 1" (2.5cm) for this at each end.
Tip: You may want the rope to drop a little from the end
bracket before it reaches the end knot/tassel, if so,
allow extra for this also. |
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Q. Will my rope stretch?
A. All of the ropes apart from the manilla rope will stretch
a little as they settle. Probably about 2%-3%. Although
not enough to really show, if you are concerned about
this you can allow for this when you order. The manilla
rope, on the other hand, is a natural product and is not
pre-shrunk. In damp conditions it may shrink up to 5%.
There are no decorative end tassels or knots that co-ordinate
with this rope, so if you think that your rope may shrink,
order 5% extra and either pre-shrink it by submerging
it in water and then letting it dry or fit it a little
long and then if no shrinkage occurs after a month, cut
down the rope and re-fit it. |
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Q. How strong
will my rope be?
A. The rope itself is very strong, but it is important
to remember that stair ropes are really only for decoration.
Although they will afford some support, they are no substitute
for a fixed handrail. |
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Q. What's
the maximum length?
A. Although lengths that can be ordered on this site only
go up to 1000cm (32' 9") ropes from the rope component
pages and from the custom-made pages can be ordered in
any length you want. |
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Q. What's the
maximum diameter?
A. Ropes from the pre-assembled kits page and the rope
components pages are only available in 30mm Ø and
32mm Ø respectively . However ropes from the custom-made
pages are exactly that, they are custom-made and can be
ordered along with their accessories in diameters up to
100mm or more. If you have such a requirement, please
contact us. |
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Q. Can I order just
the rope?
A. Yes. From the rope component pages and the custom-made
pages you can order just the rope by itself. You can also
order the tassels and end knots in the same way. You may
already have existing brackets and only need to replace
the rope itself, so this is ideal. |
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Q. Can I
order just the fittings?
A. Yes. From the rope component pages and the custom-made
pages you can order just the fittings by themselves. Remember
though, your order may be subject to a delivery charge
of £6.00 if it is below £30.00. You may like
to replace the fittings you already have with a different
finish or add some wooden mounts. |
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| Stair Rods: |
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Q. How do I measure for my stair rods?
Please choose which rod you are interested in:
Premier, Hyland, Imperial,
Homepride or Crystal
Select, Sovereign, Heritage,
Dynasty, Imperial Dynasty or Celtic |
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For
Premier, Hyland, Imperial, Homepride & Crystal Rods:
A. There are three ways to measure for these stair rods.
First you need to decide how you will fit your stair rods.
See below for details on the three bracket
types there are.
1. For side fixing, carefully measure the width of the
stairs inside the stringboard. If your steps vary in width
from one step to another you may need to order seperate
batches to allow for this.
2. For front fixing (fitted carpet), measure the width
of the steps and then allow a gap of 2" (5cm) between
the end of the finial and the stringboard/wall. i.e. 4"
(10cm) less than the width of the stairs.
3. For runner fixing:
Allow 2 " (5cm)
over each side of the runner carpet for 12mm Ø
rods.
Allow 2.5 " (6cm) over each
side of the runner carpet for 16mm Ø rods.
Allow 3 " (7.5cm) over each side of
the runner carpet for 19mm Ø rods.
Always give the tip to tip measurement when ordering.
i.e. The overall measurement of the rod including the
finials. |
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Q. Why are there
different brackets?
A. There are three different types of brackets to support
the different ways stair rods can be fitted.
1. Side brackets: This method is used if you have a fitted
carpet and would like stair rods to extend the full width
of your stairs. The side brackets fix into the stringboard
or wall. This method is not suitable for stairs with winders.
2. Front brackets: This method is used again for fitted
carpets, but this time allows you to have the added decoration
of the finials aswell. The brackets screw through the
carpet into the staircase.
3. Runner brackets: Runner brackets are a little deaper
to allow for the thickness of the carpet and can be hinged
to allow easy removal of the rods for cleaning.
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Q. What's the
maximum length?
A. Even though rods are limited to a maximum order length
of 60" (1524mm) on this site, they can actually be
made to any length. If you have such an enquiry, please
contact us. |
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Q. Can I order just
the rod?
A. Yes. Hyland and
Akeman stair rods are available
in component form so you can order whatever you like.. |
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Q. Can I order
just the fittings?
A. Yes. Hyland
and Akeman
stair rods are available in component form so you can
order whatever you like.. |
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Q. How do I measure for my stair runner?
A. Carefully measure the height of the riser and depth
of the tread and add together to give the length needed
for each step. Include the "nose" in the measurement.
Count the number of steps and multiply by your measurement
per step. Add one extra measurement for adjustment.
Important: Check that all treads and risers
on your stairs have the same measurements. If not you
will need to measure each step individually and add the
measurements together.
When measuring turns in your staircase, remember to measure
the widest part of each tread. |
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Q. Will my stairs be suitable for a stair runner?
A. If your stairs have a rounded "nose" then
a runner is ideal. If your stairs have a sharp angled
"nose" then a runner is not advisable as the
"nose" of the stair gets the most knocks and
the sharp angle can cut through the runner and cause it
to prematurely wear. |
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Q. Can a runner be fixed with stair rods?
A. No. We strongly advise that you get your runner carpet
proffessionally fitted with gripper rod for a secure fixing
and then add stair rods for decoration although the rods
will afford a little help with the fixing.
N.B.
Star Grip, however is the exception.
Star Grip can be used during installation
to fix runner carpets and fitted carpets to stairs instead
of using gripper rod and also look stunning. |
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Q. How do I care for my stair runner?
A. It is advisable to allow an extra step length when
measuring for a stair runner (see above) and this extra
can be folded under at the bottom of your stairs. When
the runner is showing signs of wear, the extra length
can allow you to move your runner carpet up the stairs
and even out the wear. Double sided
flatweave runners
can be turned over completely to give you double the life. |
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