"marc_ely" wrote in message
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I've got a similar problem. Just moved into a 1985 house, built by a
bloke that loved the 70's - with those diagonal planks.
I'd like to replace the bannister too.
I see that people like Screwfix do balustrade kits. Could I removed
the diagonal planks, and just screw a new balustrade on top of the old
"base" plank?
Otherwise to make this up to date I'd need a whole new staircase?

Marc


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