Stairs on Shoe Rail

Similar to "stairs in the rough" with the posts mounted directly into the rough tread/flooring, but with the balusters mounted into a suspended "Shoe Rail", where they don't touch the floor.

Note: If you have open end treads as pictured, and don't plan on replacing your carpet soon, this is the best option for you.

  Shoe Rail Stairs with paint grade post and balusters

Like the banister system above, this  stairs is done in  colonial detail. This photo shows the newel post, and balusters painted and the hand rail and shoe rail stained.

  Craftsman Detail on Rough Stringer

The shoe rail banister can also be installed on a rough stringer (wood structure supporting stair system) as shown in this photo, also known as an open ( exposed between Steps) riser stairs/ "Brady Bunch Stairs" This was very common stair type on 70's homes.

This particular stair configuration is very common in home built in the 70's.

  Colonial with White Balusters

The stairs here were installed as an oak colonial banister system with white balusters.

     "Shoe Rail"
A wood piece running along the bottom of the banister, Which is plowed for insertion of the balusters.
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What belongs in your home?

 Original 70's Iron

Or
Custom Crafted Stair

Bill’s hallmark is absolute obsession with perfection. He did all the work himself—seldom taking a break so he could concentrate on his job.   

J. McWalters, Placentia

 
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Oak and/or Paint Grade material is the always the most cost effective.

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"Nice stairs, bird not included"