MITRE CONTRACTING, INC.

Wainscoting, Built-Ins and Mouldings!

On this post we feature several pictures of a home improvement renovation we just finished up in Burke,Va. There were a few different phases of the project:

• Built-In Bookcases with mantel feature
• Raised Panel Wainscoting
• New Oak Stair Railings
• Interior door replacements with new 6 panel doors
• Cased Openings
• Ceiling Mouldings in Dining room
• New Interior door lever locksets
• Crown Mouldings

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THE BUILT-INS:

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First let me post a terrible before picture... one of these days I will learn to hold the camera still.

Here is a picture right after the installation of the cabinetry... before the painting and finishing.

The construction is a 3/4" cabinet grade birch plywood casework with 3/4" poplar wood facings with a cabinet beading detail, inset square raised panel doors with concealed euro style hinges, fully adjustable 3/4" birch plywood shelving with a 1 1/2" beaded front edgings, straight valance with a one piece crown through out the room, plain stiles, and a recessed toe kick. On this particular unit we had to modify two HVAC vents into the toe kick, and the electrician had routed all the wiring for the TV and components before the install.
 

Here are a few more close up pictures of some of the details: hover the mouse over the picture for detailed descriptions / information

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THE RAISED PANEL WAINSCOTING & RAILINGS

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The raised panel wainscoting was installed in the dining room, foyer, stairway and upper hallway. It consisted of 1x6 pine, base and rail, 1x4 pine stiles, 3/4" MDF solid raised panels with sticking mouldings, capped with a chair rail.

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DECORATIVE CEILING TRIM IN DINING ROOM

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Please call or email us anytime if you would like to discuss the possibilities of having your home or office dramatically improved by adding cabinetry and mouldings like this. We offer free in-home consultations and estimates.

Thank You, Roger Beesley

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NOTE:

All painting was performed by R.K.Morris Painting & Remodeling Company.

See there contact info here

New Stair Railings, Newel Posts & Balusters!

Here are a few pictures of a stairway we just finished updating.

This project included replacing  two of the oak treads at the bottom of the stairway that had been notched out around the old newels.

The old railings were replaced with a nice larger 6210 oak rail, boxed oak newel posts with raised panels and 1 3/4" square primed balusters.

Another item in the renovation, was the modification of the scrolls on the sides of the steps. The homeowner wanted them squared off to better match the new style with the square balusters, and then had them painted.

They were also then stained and polyurethaned to match the newly refinished floors.

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One of the main concerns this homeowner had was that the spacing between the balusters on the old railings were so large their daughter could walk right through them. This is true for a lot of the rail systems constructed up to just a few years ago. As you can see on a couple of the before pictures especially up at the balcony section there were spaces over 6" wide.

Please call us anytime or fill out our contact form if you would like us to give you a free, in home consultation and estimate on updating your old railings. 

Thank You, Roger Beesley

Mitre Contracting, Inc.

Custom Home - Interior Trim Finish Carpentry

This page features some highlights of a new home we just completed the interior finish carpentry in last month.

The balustrade utilized oak boxed newels with square balusters. I liked the way that the newels complimented the door and window casings.

This house also featured a sanitary style casing with plinth blocks and entablatures on all the doors and openings.

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Please give us a call anytime if you would like us to provide you with a free estimate for any home improvement project you are considering.

Thank You,  Roger Beesley

Mitre Contracting, Inc.

Railing Baluster Replacement

Here we show a couple pictures of a project we just completed that involved replacing some oak balusters with forged iron.

We had to replace the handrail also, because the holes drilled for the existing oak balusters were too large for the new iron balusters.

This homeowner opted to go with scroll type balusters, spaced  conservatively which gives a very nice look.

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Please contact us  or email us anytime if you would like to set up an appointment for a free, no pressure, no obligation, consultation & proposal, for your next home improvement project. From a simple stair railing makeover up to a full fledged kitchen or bathroom renovation, let us help you design and build the space of your dreams.

Thank You, Roger Beesley, Mitre Contracting, Inc.

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Home Enhancement & Renovation Through Fine Custom Carpentry & Millwork Installation

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Small Stair Rail Renovation Project

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Balustrade replacement with maple stair rail parts & forged balusters:

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This was a small stair rail replacement project we just completed in January. It consisted of installing a new maple balustrade system that utilized forged balusters in a black satin finish. We also removed a small rake wall that divided the foyer and really closed it in. In it's place we installed a maple rake rail with a continuous handrail up to the main floor. The railwork was then finished with a coat of stain and three coats of a hand rubbed satin finish polyurethane. This homeowner also had new maple pre-finished flooring installed and had all the stair treads redone in maple. The old existing rails used to be the plain metal builder rails they used to install back in the 70's & 80's. You can see some before pictures here.

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This rail utilizes: 6010 style handrail, 4040 "J" newels, black satin forged balusters (plain & basket)

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If you live in the Northern Virginia Area, please call or email us anytime if you would like us to come to your home and give you a free, no pressure, no obligation, consultation & proposal, for your next home improvement project. From a new upgraded stair rail system such as this, new mouldings, or a set of built-in bookcases, let us help you design and build the space of your dreams.

Thank You, Roger Beesley, Mitre Contracting, Inc.

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Home Enhancement & Renovation Through Fine Custom Carpentry & Millwork Installation

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Some of the cities & towns we have worked in include:
Alexandria, Annandale, Ashburn, Berryville, Burke, Catlett, Centreville, Chantilly, Clifton, Culpeper, Dale City, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Falls Church, Franconia, Fredericksburg, Front Royal, Gainesville, Great Falls, Haymarket, Herndon, Leesburg, Lorton, Manassas, McLean, Middleburg, Mt. Vernon, Nokesville, Oakton, Purcellville, Reston, Springfield, Stafford, Sterling, Vienna, Warrenton, Woodbridge.