WHERE AND WHY ARE STAIR RODS USED? 

Stair rods are a decorative design feature on stairs which can be fitted directly to natural flooring or carpets. A single stair rod will lay across each step and attaches with brackets where the riser meets the step. In the 19^th century, stair rods were used to hold cloth or stair carpets to the staircase. However, over the years and centuries, carpet installation has progressed and now stair rods are just used for decorative purposes in more period homes.  

WHAT TYPE OF FLOORING DO STAIR RODS WORK WITH?

Stair rods are often associated with stair runners, carpet which runs up the centre of stairs.

WHAT ARE YOU STAIR RODS MADE FROM? 

Crafted from high quality metal, these tubular rods are available in a variety of finishes to match and complement any interior stair setting.

WHICH DIAMETER STAIR ROD SHOULD I GET? 

9mm – designed with price in mind. Slender in construction, they are subtle yet effective.

12mm – recommended for most domestic staircases, they provide a balance between functionality and style and will create an attractive feature on any staircase.

16mm- designed for deeper staircases, such as larger homes and hotels, they are more substantial in design.

WHAT ARE STAIR ROD FINIALS?

Finials are the decorative motif at the end of the stair rod, which adds character and finishes the overall look. Each of our stair rod finials are detachable from the stair rod for easy cutting. From acorns to balls to square ends, each stair rod finial makes a decorative statement.

DO I NEED LACQUERED OR NON-LACQUERED STAIR RODS? 

Generally, for domestic purposes, lacquered brass fittings are used. As the raw polished brass surface is protected from grease, dust and moisture in the air, you tend to find they remain shiny, only requiring a light dusting from time to time. In the case of unlacquered fittings, the brass will require regular polishing and cleaning but, once cleaned, will offer an unpatrolled colouration and shine.

WHAT SIZE STAIR RODS DO I NEED? 

When choosing the size of the stair rods you require, we recommend you leave an overhang of 6.5cm each side of the carpet runner. However, this is only a suggestion, and the length of the overhang will ultimately come down to personal aesthetic preference.

CAN STAIR RODS BE CUT TO SIZE? 

Yes! Our standard-length stair rods are 106cm and have end finials which can be removed with ease for home cutting. We recommend getting a qualified tradesperson to assist in the cutting process to ensure correct lengths. Please note, once cut to bespoke sizes, stair rods are non-returnable and non-refundable. If you already know what sizes you need your stair rods to be and you don’t want to cut them yourselves, we do have several stair rods which we offer a cutting service with. 

HOW DO I INSTALL STAIR RODS? 

For information on how to install stair rods, read our handy installation guide, by clicking here. 

SHOULD I USE HINGED OR UNHINGED BRACKETS?

The main advantage of hinged stair rod brackets is that they feature a non-slip pad to help prevent your stair rod moving during staircase use. In addition, using the hinged release screw, the stair rod can be easily removed without having to remove the brackets, making it much easier to clean and vacuum your stairs when required. 

Here’s a video guide to hinged stair rod brackets: