How to make a staircase in the house?

Today, there are many varieties of stairs. Therefore, each owner is determined independently, which is more suitable for him, guided by his own taste, taking into account his financial capabilities and especially the layout of the housing. It is very important that it blends harmoniously into an already formed interior. Naturally, stairs are used only in multi-storey buildings or in the case of an attic, basement or attic. To build such a structure yourself is quite simple. And in this article we will consider options for how to make a staircase in a house, varieties of such structures.

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What is the best way to start the arrangement of the stairs?

Before you begin to build it, you need to familiarize yourself with the main recommendations and rules to avoid the most common mistakes. It is about the following information:

• Absolute accuracy must be observed in all calculations and measurements. You can’t rush, you need to double-check each number several times so that you don’t have to start all the work again.
• Remember, the main thing is that the design is safe. Even the most minimal miscalculations can lead to fatal consequences. This design is very important, so you can not sacrifice such an important aspect for the sake of beauty and design.
• The main advantages of your staircase should be practicality and convenience. Comfortable movement on it is the key to calm and minimizes the likelihood of accidental falls. It is impossible to ignore the established standards, otherwise - the climb may be too difficult, and the descent - dangerous.
• It is imperative that a project is prepared before starting work that meets current standards and requirements.

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Varieties of modern stairs

Before you make a staircase in the house, you need to decide on the most suitable version of its execution specifically for you. And there are such varieties.

Marching stairs

These are constructions, which are continuous rows of steps (marches), fastened with support beams. They are the most popular today, because they are quite practical, safe, designed for significant loads.

Important! Their only minus is that a lot of free space is needed to ensure the optimal height of the slope and steps.

By their design, they are rotary and straight. Naturally, the second option is the most convenient in terms of execution. If there are more than ten steps, then the marches are divided into several areas, as a result of which the turn of the staircase is obtained.

Important! Swivel structures are mounted along the walls, and various utility rooms are equipped directly below them.

Spiral staircases

They differ from their counterparts in a more complex frame, because along their radius there are running steps. They are mainly used in places where there is not enough free space and it is impossible to form a slope of the right size for a regular marching staircase.

Important! They have screw structures more often in the corners.

Their biggest drawback is the difficult climb and the inability to move large items.But such a beautiful staircase can become a connecting element of the interior, even if you install it right in the middle of the hall.

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What materials are used to make stairs?

Naturally planning the arrangement of such an important detail, one can not help but wonder what stairs are most often made of in a private house. Traditionally, wooden houses are equipped with wooden structures. But the choice is not limited to this material alone, unless, of course, you have a sufficient amount of money.

Important! The most durable and strong can safely be called oak stairs. But the most popular and affordable in terms of price are lime, beech and pine structures.

You can also use:

• glass;
• metal;
• concrete.

The main thing is to match your taste and interior.

Important! If the house is equipped with a wooden floor, it is better to choose a massive staircase made of high quality wood.

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Features of installing a mid-flight staircase with your own hands

Once you have decided on a suitable design option, you can begin the arrangement of the structure. Further details on how to make a staircase in the house yourself:

1. First, the board should be attached to the floor at the point where the ascent will begin.
2. Now we determine the angle of inclination, but this value should not go beyond 30-45 degrees.
3. It is better to make the steps not too high - about 14-17 cm, and their width should not be less than 30 cm and more than 50 cm. Based on this, the number of gangways and the dimensions of the kosour are calculated.
4. Now you need to prepare the pattern for marking the prepared boards. The teeth should be cut out with a jigsaw or hacksaw. At the junction of steps and risers, it is necessary to cut the corners.
5. Next, you need to prepare one support beam, then to use it as a template.
6. Steps to kosoura fasten with screws or nails. In some cases, fixation occurs with special elements called filly. They are considered the most durable.
7. To avoid construction squeaks during operation, it is necessary to additionally use “liquid nails” for fastening.
8. Then install the support pillar and risers. If necessary, the swivel steps can be sized.
9. After forming the base and attaching the gangways, the braids are attached to the wall with self-tapping screws.
10. At the final stage, the railing, balusters and decorative elements provided for by the project are installed.

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How to equip a spiral staircase yourself?

To make the staircase to the second floor more original, it is better to use the screw version. In the classic version:

• The system is a support pillar located in the center and steps of a conical shape fixed on it.
• Mount the gangways to the rack with the narrow side, and the wide part is fixed with a bowstring or directly to the wall.
• The steps in width in the narrow part make 20 cm, and in the wide 40 cm, while their length can reach one meter.

Mounting a screw structure looks like this:

1. First, the supports are installed. You can make them from a strong metal or tin pipe with a cross section of 5 cm.
2. First you should make a drawing with an accurate calculation of the number of steps.
3. Then steps are cut from the boards. In the narrow side, through holes are made corresponding to the diameter of the rack.
4. Using the sleeve, the steps are strung on the pipe. Then you can fan them.
5. Now each step needs to be connected with support brackets located near the outer edge.
6. Next, railings are made.
7. At the last stage, the installation of handrails and balusters.

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In this article, we told you how to make a marching and spiral staircase with your own hands, cited standard parameters as an example.In order for your construction to be truly safe despite the fact that you do not have enough or no skills to carry out such work, it is better to order drawings with the project in a specialized company. And according to these calculations, being extremely accurate and attentive, you will assemble the lifting structure with your own hands.