ᐅ Cladding a Concrete Staircase with Wood | Experience & Costs
Created on: 18 Aug 2022 20:39
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ConnyJash
Hello everyone,
During the planning of our semi-detached house, we decided on a concrete staircase that we would like to clad with wood. Our inspiration was the staircase of our neighbor, whose semi-detached house was completed about a year ago.
Our idea is as follows:
About a year ago, I budgeted approximately €7,000 for both staircases (materials and installation). This estimate was based on the invoice from our neighbors, who paid about €5,000 at the time. Originally, we wanted to hire the same staircase builder. However, he retired a few months ago, so I am now looking for an alternative. Initial rough estimates from local tradespeople have shown me that this price seems unrealistic. For example, we have received preliminary quotes from two regional contractors. While the first estimate was around €10,000 for beech wood, the second quoted a range of €15,000 to €20,000 (net) for beech. Additionally, there is an offer from a national supplier who manufactures their staircases in Poland, with a price of about €8,500 (net) for ash. All offers include delivery and installation. I expect to receive the exact quotes in 1-2 weeks.
I have little to no knowledge in this area, so I am asking for your advice 🙂
1. What should I consider when cladding a concrete staircase? What criteria should I use to choose the supplier?
2. What should I pay attention to when comparing offers?
3. Is the quality of a staircase from a local craftsman comparable to one made in Poland?
4. Do you have experience with costs and workmanship? What is a realistic price for such a project?
5. Is there anything else I should keep in mind?
Best regards
ConnyJash
During the planning of our semi-detached house, we decided on a concrete staircase that we would like to clad with wood. Our inspiration was the staircase of our neighbor, whose semi-detached house was completed about a year ago.
Our idea is as follows:
- Solid oak tread (40mm (1.6 inches)) laminated in blocks with an overhang
- Riser painted white, for example made of beech (20mm (0.8 inches))
About a year ago, I budgeted approximately €7,000 for both staircases (materials and installation). This estimate was based on the invoice from our neighbors, who paid about €5,000 at the time. Originally, we wanted to hire the same staircase builder. However, he retired a few months ago, so I am now looking for an alternative. Initial rough estimates from local tradespeople have shown me that this price seems unrealistic. For example, we have received preliminary quotes from two regional contractors. While the first estimate was around €10,000 for beech wood, the second quoted a range of €15,000 to €20,000 (net) for beech. Additionally, there is an offer from a national supplier who manufactures their staircases in Poland, with a price of about €8,500 (net) for ash. All offers include delivery and installation. I expect to receive the exact quotes in 1-2 weeks.
I have little to no knowledge in this area, so I am asking for your advice 🙂
1. What should I consider when cladding a concrete staircase? What criteria should I use to choose the supplier?
2. What should I pay attention to when comparing offers?
3. Is the quality of a staircase from a local craftsman comparable to one made in Poland?
4. Do you have experience with costs and workmanship? What is a realistic price for such a project?
5. Is there anything else I should keep in mind?
Best regards
ConnyJash
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Myrna_Loy19 Aug 2022 08:50A friend built their staircase using oak worktops.
Myrna_Loy schrieb:
A friend built their staircase from oak worktops.That’s the same material. But for that, you really need professional tools—unfortunately, our carpenter here has sold his staircase tools. It was important to me that there is no color difference between the staircase and the upper floor flooring.C
ConnyJash19 Aug 2022 08:54Unfortunately, I have no skills in craftsmanship, so "doing it myself" is not an option.
@TmMike_2 I can’t send private messages myself because I don’t have enough posts yet. But feel free to send me one if you can 😀 €500 for the installation sounds very reasonable. The Polish construction crew charges about €1,300 per staircase.
@TmMike_2 I can’t send private messages myself because I don’t have enough posts yet. But feel free to send me one if you can 😀 €500 for the installation sounds very reasonable. The Polish construction crew charges about €1,300 per staircase.
Wow, I find that quite expensive just for the covering, even if there are a total of 28 steps.
I paid a little over 6,000 euros gross for a complete staircase with 17 treads and risers, including an ash wood railing (not fake beech). It also came from Poland, but in my opinion, it's flawless (haha).
Pictures can be found here:
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/lage-stadtvilla-oder-efh-auf-500-m2-Grundstück-rechteck.33505/post-559668
I paid a little over 6,000 euros gross for a complete staircase with 17 treads and risers, including an ash wood railing (not fake beech). It also came from Poland, but in my opinion, it's flawless (haha).
Pictures can be found here:
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/lage-stadtvilla-oder-efh-auf-500-m2-Grundstück-rechteck.33505/post-559668
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ConnyJash19 Aug 2022 09:35@Tolentino: If I understand correctly, you painted the steps white? Did you still use grade A quality wood, and how was the wood glued? Which manufacturer did you buy from?
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