Wrought Iron Railing Project Calgary

Wrought Iron Railing Project Calgary

This wrought iron railing Project in Calgary, Alberta consisted of railings for an upper deck above a sunroom in my BENT Iron Art design. The wrought iron railing section at the front of the deck was welded to metal posts on each end giving you strength, an elegant look, and ease of installation. The posts are bolted to the deck and the other railings were then attached to the house and to the posts with metal screws. My BENT metal railing design that was used in this wrought iron railing project in Calgary, Alberta is made from 1/2 inch solid…
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Wrought Iron Gate and Fence – BENT Design

Wrought Iron Gate and Fence – BENT Design

These wrought iron gate and fence pieces are done in my signature BENT design for a client in Calgary, Alberta. The 10 foot long posts were put in the ground and secured with poured concrete first. Once they were set then the live edge fence and gate were created to fit the spaces. The gate dimensions are 72" high by 42" wide. It has the ability to swing both inside and out. My wrought iron gate and fence BENT design is made from 1/2 inch solid round mild steel and I hand bend it while the steel is cold. Each…
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Entwined wrought iron railing project

Entwined wrought iron railing project

A client in Calgary Alberta contacted me to replace her old front stair iron railing with a new design. After a few design options, they chose the design that I call my Entwined wrought iron railing. Here is a picture of the old railing that was to be replaced. Old stair railing that was to be replaced This hand-wrought iron railing is done in my Entwined design and is a fantastic way to give your home a unique look. Each piece is custom made so you can easily replace your old railing or add it to your new project. As…
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Railing Ideas for Your Home or Patio

Railing Ideas for Your Home or Patio

Over the years I have had the pleasure of creating different railing ideas for clients in Canada and the United States. So I went back and gathered images and here are a few of the designs that were created to give you inspiration for your indoor or outdoor projects. Retro Railings Retro Railing Harbour Florida Project This project was for a client who was renovating a home to sell. I provided the client with a few design ideas and my Retro Railing was the winner! It had a classic art deco feel that went with the design of the home.…
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DIY Outdoor Table

DIY Outdoor Table

Wouldn't you simply love to create a piece that is made by your very own hands? Something you can be proud of and use daily? Using these 4 EASY STEPS you can build a DIY Outdoor Table that will make your friends and family say wow! The DIY Package Comes With (5) 1 x 8 S4S pine in 72" length (1) Package of 3/4" wood screws(2) metal art table base legs from Cam Harris Art Step 1 Order my DIY Outdoor Table package. You have the option to choose the powder coat color for the metal table legs and the…
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DIY Butcher Block Patio Table

DIY Butcher Block Patio Table

If you are the type of person who simply loves to DIY and have been wanting to create a patio table that is a one of a kind piece then this post is for you.  By following the steps below you will create your own DIY Butcher Block Patio Table with a unique metal art base that will have your friends and family saying wow! Supply List (24) 2 x 4 in 72" length in pine, spruce or fir cut (1) Package of 2" or 2 1/2" wood screws(1) Large bottle of wood glue, I prefer the Gorilla Glue brand(1)…
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BENT Branches Wrought Iron Bench

BENT Branches Wrought Iron Bench

Made by hand the BENT Branches Wrought Iron Bench was created to make an amazing piece that good friends can sit and have deep conversation with a cup of coffee or tea.  Whether you are sitting on the front porch or that secret spot in the garden you will love your one of a kind bench. Bent Branches This functional art piece is made from solid iron giving it a solid feel and durability while looking elegant.   It is hand painted in a oil rubbed bronze color and the repurposed pine seat is finished in a Jacobean color to nicely…
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3 easy steps to transform your deck

3 easy steps to transform your deck

Here are 3 easy steps to transform your deck to take it from Ho-Hum to Oh-Wow. 1 - Clean the Decking One of the ultimate ways to makeover a deck is a good cleaning. Apply a good quality deck cleaner and then use a power sprayer with a fan style tip on a low to medium pressure so you don't damage your wood deck. Spray in the direction of the wood grain keeping the wand tip about 1 to 1 1/2 feet away from the surface of the wood. If you're planning on staining or applying a coat of deck…
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5 Step Stair Railing Design Transformation

5 Step Stair Railing Design Transformation

In this 5 step stair railing design project we transformed an old style railing into this amazing one of a kind BENT Iron Railing with distressed wood finish. When the client contacted me to go to their home and take a look at their stair railing that they wanted to transform I arrived to find their old railing had golden oak handrail and base and white balusters. Here is what the railings looked like before the stair railing design project began. STEP 1 - we removed the white balusters and pulled out all the nails that held them in place…
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Iron Stair Railing Anson Project

Iron Stair Railing Anson Project

These iron stair railing pieces were created for a client in the Spring of 2019. My client chose a square tube for the top rail and a flat steel bottom rail. The purpose of this was to have a substantial looking top rail that would attach to the wood posts and wall. The flat bottom rail sections had holes drilled into the bottom rail after the design was laid out to screw it to the wood trim along the floor. The process for my client was simple from beginning to end. I was provided both the height and length measurement…
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