ᐅ Interior Concrete Stair Covering – Wood, Vinyl, Natural Stone?
Created on: 30 Jun 2020 08:11
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Hamburch
Hello everyone,
I will soon be moving into a newly built condominium.
It has an interior staircase (precast concrete) leading to the rooftop terrace.
There was a planned covering for the stairs that I decided to cancel because I wanted to keep my options open.
Now I am torn between different floor coverings. Originally, wood was my clear choice, but I am now considering alternatives. The criteria are:
- Appearance
- Durability
- Low maintenance
- Cost
- ...
Since the staircase leads to a rooftop terrace, the covering needs to handle moisture, dirt, small stones on shoes, etc.
Wood might not be the best solution here.
The apartment has smoked oak parquet, which would also be the wood tone for the staircase.
However, I can also well imagine matte black natural stone with white risers (e.g., painted concrete).
Instead of natural stone, vinyl could also be used, as it is available in many different designs.
From your perspective, considering factors beyond personal taste, what would be the best option?
I will soon be moving into a newly built condominium.
It has an interior staircase (precast concrete) leading to the rooftop terrace.
There was a planned covering for the stairs that I decided to cancel because I wanted to keep my options open.
Now I am torn between different floor coverings. Originally, wood was my clear choice, but I am now considering alternatives. The criteria are:
- Appearance
- Durability
- Low maintenance
- Cost
- ...
Since the staircase leads to a rooftop terrace, the covering needs to handle moisture, dirt, small stones on shoes, etc.
Wood might not be the best solution here.
The apartment has smoked oak parquet, which would also be the wood tone for the staircase.
However, I can also well imagine matte black natural stone with white risers (e.g., painted concrete).
Instead of natural stone, vinyl could also be used, as it is available in many different designs.
From your perspective, considering factors beyond personal taste, what would be the best option?
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pagoni20203 Jul 2020 14:33@Hamburch
If the substructure is made as a precast concrete staircase, then the wooden covering, which here looks like a lattice structure, should simply serve as a finish layer without any load-bearing function and therefore only account for the cost of a surface covering.
Or is that different?
I’d be interested in knowing more about this... including the railing. Any additional information would be appreciated.
If the substructure is made as a precast concrete staircase, then the wooden covering, which here looks like a lattice structure, should simply serve as a finish layer without any load-bearing function and therefore only account for the cost of a surface covering.
Or is that different?
I’d be interested in knowing more about this... including the railing. Any additional information would be appreciated.
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nordanney3 Jul 2020 14:35pagoni2020 schrieb:
I would be interested..... including the railing. Would appreciate more information about it.Sorry, I can’t help with that. I only saw it as a sample once.H
hampshire3 Jul 2020 14:37Alessandro schrieb:
I didn’t know that a folded plate staircase is also called that when it has a supporting structure underneath. Learned something new. You are partly correct; it is not really a folded plate staircase if there is a concrete support structure underneath – but it was probably the best term to clarify what was meant.
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Alessandro3 Jul 2020 14:41Accordingly, it is "only" a wooden floor covering, which cannot be compared to the costs of a folded beam staircase at all.
The photos shown by @nordanney, especially the handrail that appears to rest on the stairs, do not comply with DIN standards and therefore should not be constructed in this way.
The photos shown by @nordanney, especially the handrail that appears to rest on the stairs, do not comply with DIN standards and therefore should not be constructed in this way.
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nordanney3 Jul 2020 15:26Alessandro schrieb:
does not comply with DIN standards and therefore actually cannot be built. I wouldn’t be so sure about that. The design is quite unique – many staircase manufacturers make something similar (also as a regular folded plate staircase).
I’m not familiar with the specifics of the DIN standards, but when it comes to railings, you have to be careful. In single-family houses, there is a lot more flexibility.
Don’t be fooled by the costs either. If you use solid risers and treads, it will probably still be cheaper than a load-bearing folding beam staircase. I believe I’ve seen prices around $3,000 to $5,000 for one floor here in the forum.
Of course, you can also have it made from parquet flooring; there are also special parquet stair nosings available.
Don’t be fooled by the costs either. If you use solid risers and treads, it will probably still be cheaper than a load-bearing folding beam staircase. I believe I’ve seen prices around $3,000 to $5,000 for one floor here in the forum.
Of course, you can also have it made from parquet flooring; there are also special parquet stair nosings available.
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