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Making a Grand Entrance With the Forged Iron Collection from Coffman Stairs by Visador

Marion, VA. - Builders and architects are always looking for ways to distinguish their homes from the others, especially when it comes to appearance-based elements. One of the newest differentiating factors some builders are focusing on is stairs. As one of the home's most prominent interior architectural features, upgrading staircases with Coffman Stairs by Visador's Forged Iron Collection offers a wide array of options for making a grand entrance with handcrafted iron. Coffman Stairs (www.coffmanstairs.com) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Visador Holding Corporation.

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Reviving the character of turn-of-the-century New Orleans French Quarter architecture, the Forged Iron Collection continues the Coffman Stairs tradition of staircases with the finest materials and styling. Blended with the warmth of wood and the finest in quality craftsmanship, Coffman's Forged Iron Collection is sure to become the centerpiece of any home.

"Enhancing stairways with forged iron is becoming one of the latest interior design trends," says David Wynne, vice president, market development of Coffman Stairs. "The exquisite appeal of forged iron blends well with many architectural styles, and brings another element of luxury to foyers and entryways."

Craftsmanship for today's elegant home is what homeowners, builders and architects have come to expect from Coffman Stairs' products. The Forged Iron Collection offers a full range of finish options, styles and accessories for a personalized look to match every décor. The collection includes six attractive finish options - powder coat, matte black, antique bronze, satin black, oil rubbed copper and antique nickel; four unique style collections - Royal, Orleans, Tulane and Marquette; as well as various forged accessories - collars, newels, medallions, balusters and baskets. Creating a unique and elegant forged-iron stairway has never been easier.

Expanding the Forged Iron Collection, Coffman now offers a Lite-Iron™ series of bolder and lighter balusters. With a hollow core that reduces weight while maintaining strength, the series is available in standard one-half inch, or three-fourths inch for a bolder look. Overall, the Lite-Iron series allows faster installations without losing the spectacular look of high-quality forged iron.

"Homeowners love forged iron stairways because they bring back Old World charm with its rich patina," adds Wynne. "It really delivers that time-honored appeal of craftsmanship and warmth."

For more information on the Forged Iron Collection from Coffman Stairs by Visador, or to locate a local dealer, visit: www.coffmanstairs.com or call 800-833-7330.

About Coffman Stairs, LLC:

One of America's oldest millwork companies, Coffman Stairs has a heritage of fine craftsmanship and has been making high-quality hardwood stair parts since 1874. The company's manufacturing operations, located in the heart of hardwood sources, total over one-half million square feet under roof. Coffman Stairs is vertically integrated from rough sawn green lumber through finished sanded, pre-finished and packed products. Coffman Stairs manufactures products that enhance stair systems by introducing design leading features and accessories, more recently expanding its development of forged iron components in addition to hardwoods.