From the Archive: Stair in Disbelief

July 26, 2023October 1, 2019 by Eddie Ping

The world is full of amazing staircases of all shapes and sizes. Back in 2017 we started collecting some of our favourites from around the globe in a series of articles called Stair in Disbelief. We found staircases transformed by colour, murals, mosaics and more. You can read the full collection of articles here: www.abbottwade.co.uk//category/stair-in-disbelief

Before & After: Changing a metal balustrade to glass

July 26, 2023September 21, 2019 by Eddie Ping

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Before & After: Changing a metal balustrade to glass

One of the problems with old metal balustrades is re-decoration. Dried drip marks glass which are re-painted over every few years are a typical characteristic as is flaking paintwork. This client decided enough was enough and brought in Abbott-Wade for a complete remodelling of the stairs. Warm oak tones and 10mm glass panels replaced the old, cold steel which were removed and sent for recycling. The transformation was completed with a full oak transformation with oak treads, risers and stringers. No more drip marks or flaking paint, just a beautiful new staircase renovation.

Watch: The Number 10 Downing Street Staircase

July 26, 2023September 11, 2019 by Eddie Ping

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you’ve already seen our 3D tour of the Grand Staircase at Buckingham Palace, you may also be interested to see the staircase behind the doors of another famous British residence. Behind the iconic door of the Prime Minister’s residence at Number 10 Downing Street is a staircase which has seen many of our most famous politicians come and go. Like your own home, the stairs are the first thing you see as you want through the front door but has been rebuilt once or twice over the past 300 years. Prime Minister Robert Wagpole commissioned a refurbishment of the staircase in the 1700’s – long before Abbott-wade popularised the trend! The stairs have withstood the test of time and still feature the cantilevered design with no visible supports. The stairway is now lined with the portraits of each Prime Minister since in chronological order, with the most recent towards the top.

Take the tour with Simon Schama and see how it compares with your own staircase…

Behind The Scenes: The Abbott-Wade Workshop

July 29, 2025September 1, 2019 by Eddie Ping

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There are many factors which set Abbott-Wade apart from other staircase companies. One of the attributes which our customers like is our ‘everything under one roof’ philosophy of project managing your entire staircase project. Our custom fitted premises in a transformed Airforce engineering building enables us to do this more efficiently. From our purpose built Office Space, Spray Shop and of course the Workshop where our craftsman unlock the potential of each piece of wood to create unique stair parts for our installations.

We’re unique – Just like our staircases

July 26, 2023August 11, 2019 by Eddie Ping

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Established in 1996, we now have a vast pool of experience and expertise; a valuable resource which is shared through the company as only a family business can. Abbott-Wade pioneered many of the techniques which have now become the industry standard and while we are proud to be local, we offer our customers a nationwide service based out of our business premises in Burtonwood, Warrington. From top to bottom – there are many things which set us apart. Unlike other leading staircase companies which have been established and run by individuals from a sales and marketing background; Abbott-Wade has been established and run by two experienced joiners with no other shareholders. You can imagine the difference in priorities – and you’d be right!

Designing the perfect bespoke staircase for you

July 26, 2023August 7, 2019 by Eddie Ping

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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The staircase is an essential part of a home’s make up, providing a transition between the downstairs and upstairs design of a house. Producing a staircase that’s in harmony to your home’s unique style, yet still practical for everyday use, is a challenge – but one that multi-award winning joinery firm Abbott-Wade relish.

From the Archive: Staircases in Culture

July 26, 2023August 1, 2019 by Eddie Ping

It’s been some time since we ran our series of articles describing how staircases have engrained themselves in our culture, permeating in to our daily language and making their way into the books we read, the music we listen to and the movies we watch. Given the way in which they play such an important role in our day to day lives, we thought it would be worth revisiting this. It is a fascinating journey through both classic and popular culture guaranteed to make for some riveting reading!

Before & After: Changing a metal balustrade to glass

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