Top Designs for Steel Stair Railings

If you are planning to build a home, add on to your existing home, or your home could just use some sprucing up, there are a million ways you can achieve it. One of the best ways is to add some flair to your current steel stair railing with the materials found at Wasatch Steel. Here are some of the top designs that people today are using to bring their staircases to life.

Open Staircases
Your stairs don’t have to create dark corners where spider webs gather, if you have a smaller space or you just want to preserve some light and open area where your stairs are, you can build stair railings and staircases that let in the light. On these more modern designs it is often recommended that you use a clean and simple stair railing. Find the perfect pieces of steel with straight lines and beautiful finishes at Wasatch Steel.

Metal & Wood
Another design trend that many people are incorporating today is to match steel stair railings with wood designs. You can find spindles from Wasatch Steel, then top it off with a wooden railing, or use steel in between wooden balusters for a mix-and-match look that is both elegant and refined. If you have a more modern home, using a simple wood railing on top and basic, clean steel spindles below helps you preserve the minimalist look of your dwelling.

Metal & Glass
For an even more “modern” look, consider combining steel railings with glass. This chic design gives your home a minimalist quality that lets all the other elements in the room stand out. In addition it keeps the staircase looking clean with the ability to see through the glass all the way to the other side.  
Contemporary or Artistic
Stair railings can provide you with a great way to express your artistic side. In fact, finding steel spindles at Wasatch Steel is easy for the artist and the novice alike because we have an array of pre-fabricated and custom-designed spindles to choose from. You can come in and browse our huge selection or tell us what you would like your spindles to look like and we can customize them to your preferences. Whether you prefer whimsical or classic, modern or stately, we can help you find the one that best fits with your home’s artistic touches.

All Natural
Another popular design that many homeowners use is nature, and Wasatch Steel has a huge selection of spindles, railings, and balusters that express the nature lover in you. Whether you like trees, leaves, flowers, or other similar patterns, you can get them at the steel supermarket.

Before you build your next staircase, make sure that you visit the steel supermarket to browse through the selection we have and find the perfect design to complete your home or outdoor living space.

Building with Different Types of Angle Steel

Angle steel comes in many different shapes and sizes, and has been used for a really wide variety of different things over the year. While there is no “right” or “wrong” way to use it, there are certainly some common ways that you can build with angle steel you find at Wasatch Steel. Here is a quick overview of just how versatile it is, and how you might implement it in different ways during your building projects.

What’s Angle Steel?
Angle steel gets its name because it has an angle, usually an “L” shape, or 90 degree angle. It may be constructed by bending a single piece of steel into that shape, or it could be made by welding two pieces of steel together at the desired angle. You can find angle steel that has two sides that are exactly the same length, or you might find some that has a longer and shorter side that is useful for certain applications.

Reinforcing with Steel
Larger steel angles are able to withstand quite a bit of weight and stress without bending or breaking, which makes them a great choice when you’re doing major construction work and need to find structural steel that can reinforce your building. However, just because you’re using it for reinforcement doesn’t mean it has to be in a huge skyscraper. Smaller angle steel might be perfect for reinforcing your desk at home or providing support for items on your walls.

Building Support Brackets
Another popular use for angle steel is to build support brackets for something that you might have hanging in your home. Some of the most common things include shelving, such as bookshelves or warehouse shelves. The larger the shelf and heavier the load, the bigger the angle steel piece you will need for adequate support. You can find a huge selection of all different sizes, thicknesses, and angles at the steel supermarket of Wasatch Steel. Installing them perpendicular to the wall will create the most level space for your shelving.

Framing Structures
Angle iron or steel is often used for framing things like houses, commercial buildings, sheds, and more. The most commonly used type is A36, which can be used to build the skeleton you need for almost any construction project. In addition, you can use angle steel for bed frames, couches and chairs, and even heavy machinery.

Decorate with Angle Iron
Finally you can use angle iron as a decorative piece if you are the artistic type. Use it on the edges of your furniture, create interesting architectural designs by putting it in a visible spot in the corners of your home, or use it at the edge of countertops and around your flooring. For a modern look all over your home, include it around the fireplace and use it to build unique window sills and frames.

The possibilities for angle steel are really only limited by your imagination. Come see the huge selection that is available at the best place to buy wholesale steel in Utah—the steel supermarket at Wasatch Steel.

What NOT To Do When Buying Steel

Steel is an amazing metal, and there are about a billion different things that you can do with it. At a place like the Wasatch Steel "steel supermarket" you can find just about anything you need, which is what makes it such a great place to shop for any kind of metal you might need.

Unfortunately when it comes to buying steel there are still a lot of people that make some of these common mistakes. Here’s a guide to some of the thing that you should never do when trying to purchase steel.

Try to Buy Wholesale From the Steel Mill
Unless you are a major construction contractor who is building skyscrapers with steel, you probably will never be able to purchase enough to buy directly from the steel mill. The shipments from a mill are generally measured by the truckload (about 48,000 pounds of steel), which makes it difficult for an average buyer to get what you need.

Instead, a Salt Lake steel wholesaler is a great place to purchase steel because you can buy it in any quantity that you need, whether it’s one small piece or a huge truckload. At a place like Wasatch Steel you will get great customer service no matter how big a purchase you plan to make.

Buy Brand New Steel for Every Project
There are several different types of steel, and while it is a good idea to buy brand new steel for things that might require sterility (such as medical equipment, restaurant fixtures, etc.) there are also a lot of options out there to get used or excess prime steel and save some money.

Steel is one of the most recyclable materials in the world, so buying used means you can save your hard-earned money and the earth at the same time. Excess prime is a special kind of steel that has never been used, but might have some minor surface blemishes because it’s been exposed to moisture or air. If you can get past the aesthetic imperfections you can often save a ton of money buying these kind of products from Wasatch Steel.

Purchase Steel From an Unknown Online Retailer
Online shopping is a super convenient way to get everything you need, and steel doesn’t have to be any different. However, if you are planning to shop online, go with a local Utah steel wholesaler instead of some unknown and distant website where you may or may not get good customer service. Buying online from a local place means you get huge selection, great service, plus the convenience of shopping in your pajamas (or your birthday suit, if you prefer--just make sure you wear appropriate attire to come and pick up your steel).

Buy From Several Different Places
Another mistake that many people make is thinking that they have to purchase different types of steel from different places. Whether you need specialty pieces, decorative steel, functional steel, or odds and ends, the steel supermarket at Wasatch Steel is your one-stop-shop to get it all. Come see the huge selection and meet our friendly and helpful staff today to see just how easy it is to shop in one place for all your steel needs.