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Changing stairs

(6 Posts)
Auntieflo Wed 24-Aug-22 15:14:09

A good while ago I was very taken with these modern staircases, glass and metal.
But, I am so glad that we stuck with our old one. As I was becoming less able, I could use the wooden bannisters, to haul myself upstairs.
Last year I had a stair lift fitted and think I would have regretted spending £££'s on replacement banisters etc.

Germanshepherdsmum Wed 24-Aug-22 15:08:05

We have glass on our stairs. When we first saw the house I was very taken with it (the glass). The house is very modern with big windows and the glass suits the style. However it’s a nightmare to keep clean even with just the two of us and a dog, let alone children ?. I don’t let the window cleaner do it because he would drip dirty water on the light coloured stair carpet. I would never, ever have it again. If you value your sanity, don’t do it!

ShazzaKanazza Wed 24-Aug-22 15:04:42

We have an oak and glass staircase and I could have a full time job cleaning the fingerprints off the glass from the grandchildren. ?‍♀️ Ah well. It does look nice though. I just use slightly soapy water and a dry cloth to clean it.

Katie59 Wed 24-Aug-22 14:58:16

Glass will show sticky finger prints as well a nose prints from pets, it’s very modern and minimalist, if that fits in with the house

Doodledog Wed 24-Aug-22 14:58:10

I can't help with advice on cleaning, but I think they look lovely - do let us see a photo if you go ahead?

Lilliesmum79 Wed 24-Aug-22 14:46:05

I'm considering refurbishment of my stairs I've got a standard staircase that's painted white. I've seen ones that have glass and metal bannister considering this. Does anyone have these are they easy to keep clean bearing in mind I've grandkids and two dogs and a cat so might be difficult to keep clean?