In-Stock Products - We have a complete line of stair products in inventory including newels, treads, balusters (both wood and forged iron) handrails, fittings as well as skirting, risers and hardware. These are shipped FOB North Carolina.
Return Policy

• Our terms of sale are F.O.B. our factory. The responsibility for damage in transit is the carrier's, whether it is visible or concealed damage.
• Inspect your shipment immediately. Insist that visible damages be indicated on your copy of the freight bill.
• Open boxes within 15 days of delivery, inspect for concealed damages and report any discrepancies. No adjustments will be made for discrepancies not reported within 15 days of receipt.
• In case of damage, notify the delivering carrier immediately, requesting that inspection be made. Place a phone call to the delivery carrier and confirm with a written report, holding a copy of the request for claim purposes.
• We take every precaution to ensure safe arrival, but our responsibility ceases when the shipment is turned over to the carrier.
• Claims of damages must be made by you to the carrier within 15 days of receipt of delivery.

Return Goods

• Do not return any product without our authorization.
• Call or email us at to obtain a Return Goods Authorization (RGA#). We will fax or email you a shipping label that MUST be used.
• Returned products must have packaging equal to original factory packaging (with adequate protective padding material and cardboard securely fastened.) Archturnings WILL NOT be responsible for damage incurred because of insufficient packaging.
• Return merchandise will not be accepted by us from the carrier unless it is returned freight prepaid within 15 days of the return authorization date.
• Packages must be clearly marked with the RGA number. package(s) with that number.
• Returned parts will not be credited that are (1) marked on, (2) modified in any way, (3) exposed to
  excessive sun or moisture, (4) have sheetrock mud, primer, stain or job-site damage. For stair parts to receive credit, they must be in resellable condition. Returns are F.O.B. buyer and are subject to a 20% restocking charge. No returns allowed after 60 days from date of invoice.
  Architectural Turnings has the right to refuse any return.

We DO NOT guarantee safe delivery.

Custom Made Products Turning products that are custom ordered and made at our plant in Baton Rouge,LA cannot be returned unless there is a manufacturers defect (eg as a defective glue joint or severe checking). Please contact us within 15 days and submit a digital photo of the defective part. Custom turned products that are damaged in delivery are subject to the same process noted above.
Return requests made for custom products will not be considered after 30 days

Architectural Turnings Privacy Policy

Your privacy is very important to us. We want to make your experience on the internet as enjoyable and rewarding as possible, and we want you to use the internet's vast array of information, tools, and opportunities with complete confidence.

We have created this Privacy Policy to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy and security. This Privacy Policy describes how Architectural Turnings collects information from all end users of Architectural Wood Designs' internet services (the "Services"),those who access some of our Services but do not make a purchase ("Visitors") as well as those who make a purchase ("Customers"); what we do with the information we collect, and the choices Visitors and Customers have concerning the collection and use of such information. Architectural Wood Designs requests that you read this Privacy Policy carefully.

Introduction

Architectural Turnings collects information in different ways from Visitors and customers who access the various parts of our Services. We use this information primarily to provide a customized experience as you use our Services and, generally, do not share this information with third parties. However, we may disclose personal information collected if we have received your permission beforehand or in very special circumstances, such as when we believe that such disclosure is required by law or other special cases described below.

Data Security

The membership, bookstore and donations information you provide - including credit card information - is secured using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption technology. We use this SSL technology to prevent such information from being intercepted and read as it is transmitted over the Internet. The encrypted data goes to a secure site where your information is stored on restricted-access computers located at restricted-access sites. While we make every effort to ensure the integrity and security of our network and systems, we cannot guarantee that our security measures will prevent third-party "hackers" from illegally obtaining this information.

Responses to Email Inquiries

When Visitors or Customers send email inquiries to Architectural Turnings, the return email address is used to answer the email inquiry we receive. Architectural Wood Designs does not use the return email address for any other purpose and does not share the return email address with any third party.

"Cookies" and how Architectural Turnings uses Them

A "cookie" is a small data file that can be placed on your hard drive when you visit certain Web sites. Architectural Turnings may use cookies to collect, store, and sometimes track information for statistical purposes to improve the products and services we provide and to manage our telecommunications networks. If you are a Customer, we may use a cookie to save your settings and to provide customizable and personalized services. These cookies do not enable third parties to access any of your customer information. Additionally, be aware that if you visit non-Architectural Wood Designs web sites where you are prompted to log in or that are customizable, you may be required to accept cookies.

Special Cases

It is the policy of Architectural Turnings not to use or share the personal information about Visitors or Customers in ways unrelated to the ones described above without also providing you an opportunity to prohibit such unrelated uses. However, Architectural Turnings may disclose personal information about Visitors or Customers, if we believe that it is reasonable to do so, including: to satisfy laws, such as the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, regulations, or governmental or legal requests for such information; to disclose information that is necessary to operate the Services properly or to protect My Wedding Favors and our Members.

Public Forums

Please remember that any information you may disclose in our a Discussion Forum, or other public areas of our Web sites or the internet in general, becomes public information. Please exercise caution when deciding to disclose personal information in these public areas.

Architectural Turnings Commitment to Children's Privacy

Protecting children's privacy is especially important to us. It is our policy to comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 and all other applicable laws.
Revisions to This Policy

Architectural Turnings reserves the right to revise, amend, or modify this policy and other policies and agreements at any time and in any manner. Notice of any revision, amendment, or modification will be posted here and will only apply to information collected after any such change.

Where to Direct Questions About the Architectural Turnings

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the practices described herein, contact:

Architectural Turnings
12873 Triple B
Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
Phone 1-225-892-7835
Email: info@archturnings.com



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About Us... I grew up in South Louisiana with a love for woodworking and design. I took a few design courses in High School and college. When I graduated I followed my woodworking interest by learning carpentry. From there I had the unique opportunity to mentor under a friend who was a furniture maker. I began to go at it on my own by acquiring tools and equipment for my first shop. In 2001 I was able to purchase my lathe in Germany. After the lathe arrived we began to specialize in turnings. Stairways have always held a fascination for me. They more often than not become a focal point to a home adding both charm and elegance. The turned newel and balusters are certainly a major part of the elegance. Aside from stairways, turnings are one of the easiest and economical ways to accent kitchen cabinets. Both appliqués and island legs grace more and more homes. Wrap around fireplace mantels with beautiful wood columns are second only to stairways in adding that special touch that sets a home apart. It's easy to see how beautiful wood turnings can add value and elegance to you project. We are ready to assist you in any way that we can with your next project.

Cabinetry Finishes Island legs and other cabinet components Let me share with you one of my favorite finishes for kitchen cabinetry, and for that matter, any cabinetry. Of course, any cabinet finish is going to include cabinet island legs and bun feet. I'm talking about glaze finishes. There are two finishes that glazes are applied to. One is a glaze over paint and the other is a glaze over clear or stained finish. Glazing adds apparent age to your cabinetry or furniture. The apparent age can be lengthened by "distressing" (ie applying small nicks and scratches). Light distressing adds less age while more distressing adds more age. Glazing also enhances or highlights the three dimensional quality of your piece. This is especially true of the furniture componets such as kitchen island legs and bun feet. I'll give you a method I learned from Jeff Jewitt's book, Great Wood Finishes. I'll first discuss his method for glazing over paint. First you are going to prepare all wood surfaces (including island legs, bun feet, doors and other wood surfaces for painting. You will apply a primer that is suitable to be overcoated with a latex paint. This is the color that your cabinetry will be finished with. You will probably need two coats of latex and should sand between coats. The latex paint must be sealed. Jewitt recommends a 2lb. cut of shellac. The shellac should be pale (not amber) in colored and dewaxed. Look for "dewaxed" on the can. After the shellac you should lightly sand with 320 grit sand paper. Here's where the distressing comes in. Now you don't have to do this but it will definitely enhance the look of your cabinetry. When I have distressed my projects in the past, I've used a set of keys on a ring and lightly tapped them over the surface of the piece I'm working on. The idea is to simulate wear. The places that recieve the most wear are bottom of the island legs and bun feet, the corners of the cabinetry, and the edges of the doors. You get the picture! The other part of distressing is to sand through some of the areas that will get wear as well. I know it's hard to do this to your finely painted cabinetry but it will look great in the end. The next step is to apply the glaze. In this particular application, Jewitt recommends a latex glaze though there are other kinds of glaze for differnet applications. Glazes are meant to be rubbed on and then taken of - mostly. It can be applied with a brush or rag and the wiped off before it sets. If it does set use a dampened rag to wipe it of. The glaze will get "hung" in the cracks and corners and in your distressing areas. When the glaze has set you'll put two coats of a clear water based finish to seal your masterpiece. You'll want ot use a water based urethane rather than an oil to eliminate the amber tinting associated with oil finishes.

Custom Turnings Three easy steps to get a quote on your custom turning project. The best way to get this information to us is email or fax. See Contact Us for contact info. For a shipping quote please include your zip code. Also please visit our Newel Gallery pages as well as our Baluster Gallery page for a few design ideas. What is the size of your turnings? We need width and length. What is the wood species? We turn quite a variety of wood species that vary in cost. For paint grade projects we customarily use soft maple or poplar. How many pieces do you need? Yes quantity affects pricing . In most cases we will have a quote for you the same day. Turnaround Time The start-to-finish time required for your project depends on our current work load. Ordinarily I can get your project out in a few weeks. Design Work I will submit a CAD drawing for your review if needed via email or fax. I will work with you to be sure of your satisfaction. Payment For orders under $500.00 we ask for payment in full to begin. For orders over 500.00, we ask for 1/2 deposit with the balance to ship. Payment can be made by check or through the secure credit card link at the bottom of this page