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Where to Buy an Iron Railing for Your Staircase

There are a number of different companies that sell iron railings for staircases.  You can buy some traditional ones that are ornate and elegant and will add class and style to your living room.  There are also some modern or contemporary style iron railings that are beautiful and are perfectly suited to modern style homes.  The cost of the iron railing will depend on where you buy it, what type it is, how long your stairway is and whether the railing is ready made or custom made to your specifications.

If you want ornate and elegant railings, then a good company to consider is Hubbard Iron Doors Company.  You can find showrooms for this company in California, New Jersey, New York and Las Vegas, or you can order a railing via their website, www.hubbardirondoors.com.  The railings can be made using different kinds of finish, but all railings feature very intricately done scrollwork that is sure to enhance the beauty of your home.  

Another company that offers a very wide variety of iron railings is www.grolliron.com.  There are around fifty different types of railings available on this site; some are ornate and traditional in design and others are modern and contemporary.  You can also purchase a plain and simple iron railing on this site.  If you have a limited budget, then you may be interested in the railings made from cast or stock parts; these can look just as good as the ones made from custom pieces but they cost significantly less.  

You can also buy ready made iron railings from a number of internet retail sites.  Ace Hardware Superstore sells a plain style iron railing in packs of two for a bit over 0.  If you want something a bit more ornate, then Amazon.com sells a Wrought Iron 7′ Wall Mounted Stair Hand Rail by William Henry Iron Works for 0.  This railing is made in a decorative molding style and has been painted satin black.  

You can also purchase a used railing via internet sites such as eBay and Olde Good Things.  The latter site offers some beautiful vintage railings such as the Ornate Victorian Wrought Iron Railing and Ornate Wrought Iron Front Stair Railing with a New Orleans Look.  Both rails sell for 0 each.  These railings are in good but not pristine condition; you will need to be prepared to remove surface rust and paint before you use them.  You can also find used railings on eBay; the railings are salvaged railings, meaning they may need a bit of work done on them before you can use them.  This site offers some good deals, such as an Ornate Cast Iron Spindle Stair Railing selling for 5 and a Wrought Iron Black Coated Stair Railings selling for 0.

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The Popularity Of Iron Railings

Iron railings have been around for many years. They continue to be popular due to their durability and beauty.

Metal and iron railings have been popular for centuries and there is no sign that they are losing that popularity, either. They are popular for many reasons, including the fact that they are long-lasting. There are many different iron railings that you can choose from, too.

The industrial revolution saw the first creation of iron railings for homes. It was more of an art during this time, however, because iron was still hard to work with, which made it expensive for most people. The rich were the ones with iron railings during this time, because they were the only class of people that could afford to have iron railings created for them. Welding was not a technique that was widely used during this time and the railings were created by heating and hammering the iron pieces together or riveting them together to make a railing.

You can categorize iron railings into cast iron, wrought iron, and steel railings. During the seventeenth century, however, stainless steel railings were not available.

Homes, clothes, and other items have went in and out of fashion over the years, but iron railings are still as popular as they were when they were first created. This is because they are durable and many times last longer than the building that they are attached to.

Railings were normally made in iron, but other metals were also used, especially in affluent homes or in royal residences. Gold was even sometimes used.

Iron Railing Metal Choices
Wrought Iron – Railings made from wrought iron took a great deal of labor and energy. This is because the pieces had to be heated and then hammered into the right shape or size. This took quite a bit of work and strength to do and this made these railings very expensive.

Cast Iron – Cast iron railings were created by melting iron and then pouring it into molds to cast the pieces for railings. This particular kind of railing was very easy to break and they were not repairable if they were damaged. Only the very rich chose this type of iron for their railings because it was not durable.

Mild Steel – Mild steel was first seen during the eighteenth century and it quickly became popular for rails and fences. The reason for this is that they could be cold worked and then there were riveted together. This made it simpler to create railings and this quickly made mild steel a popular choice for railings.

Iron Railing Advancements

Welding technology has increased over the last few centuries and this has made it easier to create intricate and beautiful railings. Welding was the reason for this. It allows the ironworkers to create lightweight railings that are beautiful and strong. Welding also made repairs easier and simpler to do, which helps the railings to last much longer.

Stainless steel has become the metal of choice for most railing manufacturers. It is beautiful, elegant, and it is maintenance free. This has increase the popularity of this metal.