What are your thoughts on this? We definitely know that it will be a wooden staircase, preferably in a dark shade. (Walnut or ash with black oil finish also looks stylish). Due to the almost unlimited options of wood types, colored oils, or stains, we are currently not quite sure which direction we want to go...
Hello @alexm86
This can’t be answered definitively in general terms. When it comes to beech, the quality of the wood plays a major role. Beech is a highly absorbent wood, which means that with lower-quality materials, such as finger-jointed panels, you can have significant color variations when staining. Just a side note.
As for wear and tear, it’s not much different compared to other staircases if a proper surface treatment is applied afterward.
However, repairs on worn steps are much more complex and therefore significantly more expensive when dealing with stained wood.
Mainly for this last reason, I would advise against stained staircases and consider using naturally darker woods right from the start. I think it’s worth calculating the costs of using an already dark wood, oiled, compared to beech, which still needs to be stained and sealed (with uncertain results), taking into account follow-up expenses.
Best regards, Sigi
This can’t be answered definitively in general terms. When it comes to beech, the quality of the wood plays a major role. Beech is a highly absorbent wood, which means that with lower-quality materials, such as finger-jointed panels, you can have significant color variations when staining. Just a side note.
As for wear and tear, it’s not much different compared to other staircases if a proper surface treatment is applied afterward.
However, repairs on worn steps are much more complex and therefore significantly more expensive when dealing with stained wood.
Mainly for this last reason, I would advise against stained staircases and consider using naturally darker woods right from the start. I think it’s worth calculating the costs of using an already dark wood, oiled, compared to beech, which still needs to be stained and sealed (with uncertain results), taking into account follow-up expenses.
Best regards, Sigi
Neige schrieb:
I think it’s worth running the numbers to compare the cost of a naturally dark oiled wood versus beech, which would still need to be stained and sealed (with uncertain results), taking into account follow-up costs. We will most likely choose ash, black oiled. A dark wood, for example walnut, was significantly more expensive.
daytona schrieb:
We will most likely go with black oiled ash. A dark wood, for example walnut, was considerably more expensive. Have you already received a quote for it?
alexm86 schrieb:
Have you already received a quote? 16 steps, winding without landing, (max 900mm (35 inches) wide) with 1.2m (4 feet) gallery railing = €900 for the wood + €300 for the oil (fully factory-oiled)
Walnut wood should cost about twice as much
That’s a great price! We have a few quotes here with very high prices: €2800 for 16 steps with a 1/4 turn, dark-stained and lacquered beech, including white risers. For the steps in black oak (continuous lamella), the additional cost is €6000, and for finger-jointed wood, the extra charge is "only" €2500. Allegedly, untreated black oak costs about €540 per square meter. Are there any other experiences? Are these prices reasonable?
@daytona
Is this the additional cost compared to a standard staircase or the price for the complete staircase?
We have a railing-supported bolt staircase with a half turn.
Made of finger-jointed beech wood, stained dark.
Railing with stainless steel rods.
Price including installation is 4400€
Is this the additional cost compared to a standard staircase or the price for the complete staircase?
We have a railing-supported bolt staircase with a half turn.
Made of finger-jointed beech wood, stained dark.
Railing with stainless steel rods.
Price including installation is 4400€
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