Hello!
We are planning a straight, fully enclosed staircase in our single-family home. A small pantry is going to be installed beneath the staircase, so it definitely needs to be enclosed.
We have been researching for several days but still cannot decide: Should we have a concrete staircase built, or is a closed wooden staircase better or just as good?
I think a concrete staircase is much quieter than a wooden one. However, I would like some information on whether this is really the case, if a concrete staircase is more cost-effective, or what advantages a wooden staircase might have.
My gut feeling leans towards concrete, but I would like the steps to be covered with wood (or floor tiles in wood look, if possible).
Could anyone here give me some advice?
Thank you!
We are planning a straight, fully enclosed staircase in our single-family home. A small pantry is going to be installed beneath the staircase, so it definitely needs to be enclosed.
We have been researching for several days but still cannot decide: Should we have a concrete staircase built, or is a closed wooden staircase better or just as good?
I think a concrete staircase is much quieter than a wooden one. However, I would like some information on whether this is really the case, if a concrete staircase is more cost-effective, or what advantages a wooden staircase might have.
My gut feeling leans towards concrete, but I would like the steps to be covered with wood (or floor tiles in wood look, if possible).
Could anyone here give me some advice?
Thank you!
We chose a concrete staircase and don’t regret it. It doesn’t creak and will never rattle; it’s truly something built to last.
There are no limits when it comes to the covering for the stairs. You can fully clad it with wood, partially cover it with wood, or as you said, you can also tile it. We are only doing wooden treads; the rest will be finished with textured plaster.
There are no limits when it comes to the covering for the stairs. You can fully clad it with wood, partially cover it with wood, or as you said, you can also tile it. We are only doing wooden treads; the rest will be finished with textured plaster.
That sounds good, Michalko. I could like it that way, too.
Can you say how much the concrete staircase cost or whether it was more expensive than a wooden staircase? I find different information online, mostly just manufacturer sites trying to present their product in a positive light...
Can you say how much the concrete staircase cost or whether it was more expensive than a wooden staircase? I find different information online, mostly just manufacturer sites trying to present their product in a positive light...
For us, the concrete stairs (made on-site by the masons) were significantly more affordable than any prefabricated closed staircase systems installed afterward. Of course, the final cost also depends on the type of covering used. Additionally, this approach eliminates the need for a temporary construction staircase.
