--- title: "Your \"Stairlift Expert\" Blog | Jon Bovis (2)" description: Are you really qualifed for installation of YOUR stairlift or chairlift (2) --- [![logo](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/hs-fs/file-2387635784-jpg/Template_Images_/logo.jpg)](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/) [![mobil_logo](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/hs-fs/file-2385081206-jpg/Template_Images_/mobil_logo1.jpg)](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/) ["Your Stairlift Experts"](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/) [1(888) 605 0174](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/) # Your Stairlift Expert Blog ## Jon Bovis ### Recent Posts ## [When is it best to rent a stairlift vs purchasing](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/bid/110608/When-is-it-best-to-rent-a-stairlift-vs-purchasing) Posted by [Jon Bovis](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/author/jon-bovis) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)  Often we are asked if it is possible to rent a stairlift instead of purchasing the chair lift outright. [Read More](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/bid/110608/When-is-it-best-to-rent-a-stairlift-vs-purchasing) Tags: [chairlift](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/chairlift), [stairlift](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/stairlift), [florida stairlifts](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/florida-stairlifts), [mobility device](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/mobility-device), [outdoor stairlift](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/outdoor-stairlift), [electric stairlifts](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/electric-stairlifts), [rental stairlifts](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/rental-stairlifts) ## [Stairlift folding hinged tracks solve that walkway obstruction issue.](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/bid/110101/Stairlift-folding-hinged-tracks-solve-that-walkway-obstruction-issue) Posted by [Jon Bovis](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/author/jon-bovis) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/hs-fs/file-17527846-jpg/images/meditekafhtclosed-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/bid/110101/Stairlift-folding-hinged-tracks-solve-that-walkway-obstruction-issue) So you need to buy a stairlift but you have a corridor or walkway at the foot of the stairs what are your options? Well the slick sales guy for the manufacturer selling his one and only product says "don't worry you can just walk around the rail or track that sticks out into the passage way". Just politely send him on his way he does not have the product you need. [Read More](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/bid/110101/Stairlift-folding-hinged-tracks-solve-that-walkway-obstruction-issue) Tags: [chairlift](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/chairlift), [stairlift](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/stairlift), [florida stairlifts](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/florida-stairlifts), [mobility device](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/mobility-device), [outdoor stairlift](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/outdoor-stairlift), [electric stairlifts](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/electric-stairlifts), [stairlifts](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/stairlifts) ## [How to Select a Quality Outdoor Stairlift that will work for you?](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/bid/107376/How-to-Select-a-Quality-Outdoor-Stairlift-that-will-work-for-you) Posted by [Jon Bovis](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/author/jon-bovis) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/hs-fs/file-17528315-jpg/images/outsidestairlifts-resized-181.jpg) ](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/bid/107376/How-to-Select-a-Quality-Outdoor-Stairlift-that-will-work-for-you) Stairlift selection is a daunting process. Unfortunately there is so much misinformation posted on the internet. as the popularity of stairlifts as a mobility and access device increases. [Read More](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/bid/107376/How-to-Select-a-Quality-Outdoor-Stairlift-that-will-work-for-you) Tags: [chairlift](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/chairlift), [stairlift](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/stairlift), [florida stairlifts](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/florida-stairlifts), [mobility device](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/mobility-device), [outdoor stairlift](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/outdoor-stairlift), [electric stairlifts](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/electric-stairlifts) ## [How do I choose the best stairlift and chairlift installer?](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/bid/94962/How-do-I-choose-the-best-stairlift-and-chairlift-installer) Posted by [Jon Bovis](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/author/jon-bovis) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/hs-fs/file-17528969-jpg/images/p1010156-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/bid/94962/How-do-I-choose-the-best-stairlift-and-chairlift-installer) We visit many people every week looking to purchase a chairlift  but a recent visit to one lady stands out from the rest. [Read More](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/bid/94962/How-do-I-choose-the-best-stairlift-and-chairlift-installer) Tags: [chairlift](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/chairlift), [stairlift](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/stairlift), [florida stairlifts](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/florida-stairlifts), [mobility device](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/mobility-device), [outdoor stairlift](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/outdoor-stairlift), [electric stairlifts](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/electric-stairlifts), [acorn stairlifts](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/acorn-stairlifts), [stairlifts](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/stairlifts), [rental stairlifts](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/rental-stairlifts) ## [Should I Choose a Straight or a Custom Curved stairlift?](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/bid/99122/Should-I-Choose-a-Straight-or-a-Custom-Curved-stairlift) Posted by [Jon Bovis](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/author/jon-bovis) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/hs-fs/file-17533401-jpg/images/straight_staircase-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/bid/99122/Should-I-Choose-a-Straight-or-a-Custom-Curved-stairlift) One of the most important aspects of stairlift installation is the rail. Your staircase will need either a straight or a curved rail to be installed. [Read More](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/bid/99122/Should-I-Choose-a-Straight-or-a-Custom-Curved-stairlift) Tags: [chairlift](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/chairlift), [stairlift](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/stairlift), [florida stairlifts](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/florida-stairlifts), [mobility device](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/mobility-device), [stairlifts](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/topic/stairlifts) ## [WARNING - Are you really qualified to install a chairlift](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/bid/93413/WARNING-Are-you-really-qualified-to-install-a-chairlift) Posted by [Jon Bovis](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/author/jon-bovis) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/hs-fs/file-17524882-jpg/images/acon_self_installation-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.floridastairlifts.com/blog-1/bid/93413/WARNING-Are-you-really-qualified-to-install-a-chairlift) Stairlifts are now sophisticated mobility devices designed to safely, reliably and smoothly move a person from floor to floor.A large part of the stair lift safety is assured by correct and proper installation onto the staircase. 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