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Selecting Wood for a Staircase

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Date: 08/09/2009 Topics: Home Improvement > Woodworking | Readers Request > Home  
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I'm trying to pick out the right wood for a staircase. I have already stained the floor, southern yellow pine, to a dark coffee color. The problem I'm having is identifying the species of wood that would be the best match for the hand rail and newel posts. I can only pick from maple, oak, and popular.

By Ron from Geneseo, IL

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By lhegs (20) Contact
Oak will have too strong a grain pattern. Pick the one that matches the texture of your pine, you can customize stain easily.

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By cookwie (1260) Profile Contact
I'd select the hardest wood - because in a few years you'll be more concerned about durability than color.

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By kffrmw88 (769) Profile Blog! Contact
I suggest to get the one close to the color of the floor. Good luck.

Posted on 08/10/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

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