Hello everyone,
We are currently waiting for our building permit / planning permission, but my thoughts are already way ahead...
We will have an untreated concrete staircase as the basement access, which will also be separated from the living areas by a door.
I want to use the basement to pursue my DIY hobbies.
For the basement floor, I plan to use a simple floor paint since it’s easy, quick, and I’m not concerned about the look because it’s just a basic utility basement.
Now about the staircase: our house company’s “supervisor” suggested that floor paint is not sufficient for the steps and recommended using tiles instead. That’s not really a problem, but our staircase is quarter-turn, which means I would have to do a lot of cutting and be extremely precise for slip resistance. I have tried tiling a small piece of wall as a test, which went quite well, but I understand that with a staircase, you also need to treat the edges and joints, right?
How did you solve this? As I said, it doesn’t need to look perfect, but I want to do it myself and make sure it is slip-resistant and durable.
Do you have any other ideas, preferably ones that are not too expensive?
I’d appreciate any suggestions you have.
Best regards,
Tanita
We are currently waiting for our building permit / planning permission, but my thoughts are already way ahead...
We will have an untreated concrete staircase as the basement access, which will also be separated from the living areas by a door.
I want to use the basement to pursue my DIY hobbies.
For the basement floor, I plan to use a simple floor paint since it’s easy, quick, and I’m not concerned about the look because it’s just a basic utility basement.
Now about the staircase: our house company’s “supervisor” suggested that floor paint is not sufficient for the steps and recommended using tiles instead. That’s not really a problem, but our staircase is quarter-turn, which means I would have to do a lot of cutting and be extremely precise for slip resistance. I have tried tiling a small piece of wall as a test, which went quite well, but I understand that with a staircase, you also need to treat the edges and joints, right?
How did you solve this? As I said, it doesn’t need to look perfect, but I want to do it myself and make sure it is slip-resistant and durable.
Do you have any other ideas, preferably ones that are not too expensive?
I’d appreciate any suggestions you have.
Best regards,
Tanita
I do not consider it advisable to attempt building a staircase yourself, as staircases are not that straightforward (even if they are straight).
The type of flooring on the staircase also affects the uniformity of walking: if the floor covering thickness changes (between the finished floor on the ground floor and the top step and/or between the bottom step and the finished floor in the basement), the step height at the affected step(s) will vary slightly, creating a tripping hazard.
Therefore, it is not recommended to vary the flooring thickness within the “system” of these three reference points—nor to change your mind about it later.
Especially if the top of the basement staircase is visible from the ground floor (basement access without a door), I would extend the ground floor flooring all the way down (about 1 meter (3 feet) beyond the end of the stairs in the basement), then gradually transition with a “ramp” in the screed to the level where the edge of the DIY floor covering is intended to be.
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The type of flooring on the staircase also affects the uniformity of walking: if the floor covering thickness changes (between the finished floor on the ground floor and the top step and/or between the bottom step and the finished floor in the basement), the step height at the affected step(s) will vary slightly, creating a tripping hazard.
Therefore, it is not recommended to vary the flooring thickness within the “system” of these three reference points—nor to change your mind about it later.
Especially if the top of the basement staircase is visible from the ground floor (basement access without a door), I would extend the ground floor flooring all the way down (about 1 meter (3 feet) beyond the end of the stairs in the basement), then gradually transition with a “ramp” in the screed to the level where the edge of the DIY floor covering is intended to be.
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Hello 11ant,
thank you very much for your reply!
The cellar stairs are completely out of sight; there is a door here and the stairs to the upper floor are enclosed.
I would also prefer to only have to paint the stairs, but that does not seem to be sufficient.
I am definitely confident about laying the tiles evenly. Before building the stairs, I need to report the floor covering thickness so that it can be compensated for. There is no need for me to worry about this.
Regards
Tanita
thank you very much for your reply!
The cellar stairs are completely out of sight; there is a door here and the stairs to the upper floor are enclosed.
I would also prefer to only have to paint the stairs, but that does not seem to be sufficient.
I am definitely confident about laying the tiles evenly. Before building the stairs, I need to report the floor covering thickness so that it can be compensated for. There is no need for me to worry about this.
Regards
Tanita
I would still proceed as described – these seemingly minor details also affect the resale or mortgage lending value. If a buyer were to install flooring of a different thickness later on, the tripping hazard would return.
Studded flooring, like the type often seen in school buildings, could also be an alternative material.
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
Studded flooring, like the type often seen in school buildings, could also be an alternative material.
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
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