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Split Level: Railing Question (Can't Find it!)

Greg Geistkemper

5 years ago

Hello everyone! We're doing a remodel of our 1967 split level home and we're in search of a dark (graphic, bronze) horizontal railing (like the one attached). Maybe I haven't looked hard enough but I can't seem to find it anywhere. Again, I've attached a photo of a home that we're sort of using as a guide for our remodel and we are looking for the type of railing shown in the photo. If anyone has any leads please let me know :)

Thanks,

Greg

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Fori

5 years ago

I have an urge to climb it and I'm an adult.

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BeverlyFLADeziner
5 years ago
https://cheapstairparts.com/

That railing is custom. You might find some parts and pieces from this company, but they have to be cut and assembled. Yours is welded.
Judy Mishkin
5 years ago
(and i'd like to add... a split level tends to be a family kind of home... and that rail is a child climbing the rail kind of rail. just a heads up. you might not have kids but it could be a resale headache.)
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Mike Griffin
5 years ago
you may like that styles
Chris D
5 years ago
If it matters to you, you may want to do some quick homework on your local codes. Some of those railing details in the pictures would not meet current bldg code, which technically would be required if you’re doing a replacement.
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Beth H. :
5 years ago
looks custom. I'd also consider something a little thinner
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Kristin Petro Interiors, Inc.
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I have this railing. As others have mentioned, it is custom. You need to reach out to a metal worker for a design and quote. If you are in the Chicago area, I can pass on their information.

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