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Banister, railing or handrail - The angled member for hand holding, as distinguished from the vertical
balusters which hold it up for stairs that are open on one side; there is often a railing on both sides, ...

 


Banister-Back Chair: Generally made of maple and often ebonized. Features vertical split banisters in the back. Widely used in rural America in the 1700's.

BANISTER: A handrail for a staircase.
BAROMETRIC DAMPER: An automatic adjustable device for regulating the draft through a fuel-burning appliance, ...

banister (main courante, f.) The handrail of a staircase.
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BANISTER: A handrailing.
BARGEBOARD: Finish board covering the projecting and sloping portion (end rafter) of a gable roof.
BASE: The finish or a room at the junction of the walls and floors.

Banister - Railing and supporting balusters on a staircase balustrade.
Barge board - A wide trim board fixed to the edges of a gable roof to conceal the roof construction.

Banister The banister refers to the system of parts that combine to make the stairway. A banister is usually the combination of handrail, newels, stair treads, balusters and assorted trim pieces. ...

Banisters are handrails up one or both sides of a stairway. They are supported by vertical spindles attached to each step of the stairs, or by metal ties into a wall. Banisters on spindles terminate ...

Banister - The handrails down the side of a stairway.
Curtail step - The bottom step of a staircase where it projects sideways and curves around like a 'cur's tail'.
Fascia - The vertical board under the edge of an exposed landing.

banister
- another name for balustrade, sometimes referred to as the balustrade of the staircase; the handrail and it's supporting system (i.e. balusters and newels)
balustrade ...

Banister A handrail with supporting posts on a stairway.
Bargeboard The finish board covering the projecting portion of a gable roof.
Baseboard The finish trim board covering the interior wall where the wall and floor meet.

Banister: A handrail with supporting posts used alongside a stairway.
Base shoe: A molding used next to the floor in interior baseboards.
Baseboard: The finish board covering the interior wall where the wall and the floor meet.

BANISTER: A handrail with supporting posts used alongside a stairway.
BASEBOARD: The finish board covering the interior wall where the wall and floor meet.
BASE SHOE: A molding used next to the floor in interior baseboards.

The banister on the stairs has a crook in it.
The rooms have plaster walls with plaster crown molding that is just beautiful.
It has an arched doorway into the front room.

My stair banister, kitchen-pot hangers, and closet rods are all black iron-pipe attached with black flanges and brass screws. The house wiring is visible in black electrical-conduit, for an industrial look.

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Measure the banister height and mark that distance above the stair treads at the top and bottom stair. Use a level to draw a vertical line at each mark and connect them with a chalk line for the stair railing.

Removing a Banister
Here's how to disassemble a banister and balusters for refinishing. Using a block, gently separate the banister and newel post ...

Bailey Castle courtyard and surrounding buildings. Balconies Balusters Balustrade Banister Barbican Outwork defending the entrance to castle. Barge Boards Barrel roof ...

Baluster - Alternative term for Banister
Barge Board - Wide board fitted on edge of tiles following the slope of the roof
Bead - Small convex moulding
Bib Tap - Tap fed by horizontal supply - as in a garden tap ...

Banister
The vertical member supporting a stair rail, usually elaborately turned timber.
Bargeboard
A sloping board fixed to the edges of a gable to conceal the roof construction.

Banister: A handrail with supporting posts used alongside a stairway.
Barrel Vault: A vaulted ceiling of semi-circular shape, creating a dome-like appearance.
Base Shoe: A molding used next to the floor in interior baseboards.

A national survey by HSC found that one-third of all households with stairs did not have banisters or handrails on at least one set of stairs.

Having finished their work on the first floor, the duo turned their focus to the entry and staircase, where the lack of a front banister was unfinished, design-wise, and unsafe. They created a new rail and newel post to match the existing ones.

Including the banister, which picked up another 1 5/8 inches and with stealing a little space from the width of the hallway I determined that I could have a 2 feet by 6 feet Christmas village display.

Bows can be tied around banisters and doorknobs, draped across mirrors or tied around the bases of pillar candles to dress them up.

Modern Architectural Theory: A Historical Survey, 1673-1968 by Harry Mallgrave. New York, NY: Cambrige University Press, 2005.
Sir Banister Fletcher's History of Architecture by Sir Banister Fletcher. New York, NY: C. Scribner's Sons, London, UK: B.

Swag garlands along a fence, a porch banister, on the three faces of a bay window, or wrapped barber-pole style around columns. Add bows, if you like.
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Also I would like to return my banister and spindles to a bare wood finish, is there any feasible way of removing the gloss or would this just be a nightmare job??

Each of a series of often ornamental short posts or pillars supporting a rail or coping; also called banisters; Vertical members in a railing used between a top rail or the stair treads. Sometimes referred to as 'pickets' or 'spindles'.
Balustrade ...

Today's makers of rustic furniture may also make architectural details like bridges, porches, banisters, stairs, chandeliers and even complete works of rustic architecture.
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You can use semi-gloss, high gloss and enamels for places where lots of hands land, such as banisters, windowsills or other areas where you want the paint to glow.

Windows and window sills.
Doors and door frames.
Stairs, railings, banisters, and porches.

A railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling. Synonyms: balusters, banister, handrail
Box Newel ...

Gloss paints - With the highest sheen, gloss paints are reserved for smaller areas or features. I’ve used them on a banister, a column and other woodwork.

This is important for any small details that can be added last. It is extremely difficult to paint window trim, stair case banisters and other small details. So, before you go gluing them into place, paint them.

The banister is too made of tempered, laminated glass, offering additional support without cluttering up the look of the space.

Decorative fabrics make great runners for a dining room table. Wrap and tie fabric around the banister. Hem and trim a square of fabric for a holiday seat cover. Use trim and tassels and tie to the back of the chair.

The quickest and easiest way to make a design statement is by tweaking the decorative elements-the handrail or banister, the vertical support balusters, and the anchoring newel post at the base, ...

view of the Swiss Alps and deep blue waters of Lake Maggiore. The overhanging roof of the villa also protects it from strong sunlight.
The steel entry door leads to the central hall of the house where the staircase with glass banisters is ...

Parts of the home subject to higher wear and tear, such as door and window frames, stairs and banisters, are most susceptible to leeching lead [source: EPA].

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