Ours is a 1940's semi and was covered. On removing the panels the
balusters were just plain square and unevenly spaced. So my thoughts were
that the hardboard was put on at the original time of build. It was
panelled over and then wood trim neatly installed over the top of that.

When I get roundtuit, I intend to replace them with some better ones and
of course evenly spaced. It is not a difficult job.

--
Regards,
Harry (M1BYT) (L)
http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk


Similar situation in our house. Stripped the plywood off
about 10 years ago to reveal plain 1 1/2 X 1 1/2 balusters.
I got some turned spindles from a timber-merchant and
cut them to size, this is the result.
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/infoweb/stairs.jpg
The hardest part was stripping the paint from the rest of
the staircase. I am not much of a DIYer but am very
pleased with the result.

--
Graham

%Profound_observation%