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| 70s Entrance Makeover |
| A very '70s entrance has been given a thoroughly modern makeover. |
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Our '70s staircase and entrance had faithfully served three different families. While it was still in pretty good condition, the new owners decided it was time for a more modern look.
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The cladding surrounding the staircase was removed, but the staircase itself stayed put. The existing floor tiles were also removed.
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The old double doors were out of alignment, so they were replaced with a Framex custom-made solid timber door. It was designed to fit into the existing opening to help keep structural work to a minimum. The solid MDF door weighed so much that heavy-duty, stainless steel hinges were used to keep it in place. A new glass frame surrounding the door was installed. This allowed a lot more light into the entrance. Glazing bars were designed to line up with the recesses in the door.
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The first step to give the staircase a new look was to remove the old steel banisters. These were then taken off-site and remodelled. Then, the new inserts were welded back into place. If you're after a new look for your steel staircase you may like to consider this $1800 option. At one stage the owners contemplated a stainless steel replacement but, at $5,000, it wasn't a consideration for very long.
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New floor tiles were installed that had an antique finish with a coarse, sandy texture. According to the supplier, Tilecraft, they can be easily kept clean by mixing hot water with either detergent or vinegar. For continuity, the same tiles were laid both outside and in. To enhance the colour of the tiles and ensure they would stand up pretty well to heavy traffic, three coats of polyurethane were applied.
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Brush box was chosen for the new stairs and the landing. To protect the new entrance from the weather and to complement its modern look, the owners finished the job off with a creative canvas awning.
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More Info
Brush box timber and other timbers from Boral Timber are available from BBC Hardware, Hudson Timber and Hardware and other leading timber wholesalers nationally.
Framex Windows and doors by James Hardie Windows (NSW Only): Showroom 6 Green St, Brookvale NSW 2100. Free call 1800 684 445 (Open 6 days a week) Outside NSW: Ph: (02) 9938 1011, fax: (02) 9938 5406.
Stromboli Tiles available from Tilecraft Ceramic Stores. For your nearest store Ph: (02) 9737 9300.
Creative Canvas - Custom Awnings 11/6a Ponderosa Pde, Warriewood NSW 2102. Ph: (02) 9979 6477, mobile 0414 996 477.
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