Can I replace just a few damaged spindles instead of every one on my staircase?

Yes, as long as the style matches. If your design is discontinued, a supplier can replicate your existing spindle profile so replacements blend in seamlessly without redoing the entire railing.

You don’t need to rebuild your entire staircase if only a few spindles are damaged. As long as the replacements match the existing shape, dimensions, and finish, your railing will look fine once they have been installed.

Many homeowners replace just the broken or worn pieces, which keeps costs down and maintains the staircase’s original design. If you choose this route, pay attention to accuracy. Matching the profile, wood species, and finish means the new spindles will integrate naturally with the rest of the staircase.

If your home’s stair parts came from a discontinued product line or an older style, finding an identical match can be difficult. Thankfully, custom woodturning can help.

Arnold Wood Turning can replicate any existing spindle profile, even from a single sample. Our team uses precise measurement and turning techniques to match shape, diameter, and detail. Once installed and finished, the new pieces are virtually indistinguishable from the originals.

We can reproduce spindles in matching wood species and prepare them for painting or staining, whether you need one or several dozen.

If the existing spindles are structurally weakened, cracking, or warped from age, full replacement can be more efficient. This also gives you the opportunity to modernize your staircase design or upgrade to a sturdier wood species. Even if you choose to replace them all, Arnold Wood Turning can match your preferred design exactly for consistency across every piece!

Arnold Wood Turning produces custom wood spindles and balusters in any quantity, from single replacements to full stair sets. Send us a photo or sample spindle to receive a free quote and let our team craft exact replacements that restore your staircase without unnecessary rebuilds.