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    How to Join Carpet to Tiles

    A common question we are asked by customers is which internal door thresholds they should use to join carpet to tiles. The main concern is that the tiled floor is often higher than the carpet – a problem particularly prevalent...

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  • Posh door bar, antique brass, in door way between two carpets

    How to Join Carpets

    We are often asked the best way to join carpets. There are a variety of stylish options. Here we pick out some of the most popular. Door thresholds or metal door strips are the normal way to join carpets to...

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  • Vintage stair rod in brushed finish, ornate finial

    Large Stair Rods at Palace of Monserrate

    On a recent visit to the Palace of Monserrate in Sintra, Portugal, these glorious, large stair rods were spotted. The Palace is a gem to visit, despite still being refurbished, and access to the top floor was via this wooden...

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  • Polishing up old stair rods

    Refurbished Antique Stair Rods

    Traditional brass stair rods date back to the late 19th century, when they were used to attach a stair runner to a staircase. Today, we use gripper, a far more secure method, and the stair rods are purely decorative. However,...

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