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...
We chose knotted oak with oil finish. It looks very nice, and I would definitely choose it again. We already have a few small dents, but they can be easily fixed with sanding, wax, and oil.
For the parquet flooring in the living room, we also went with an oiled finish. Unfortunately, every stain is immediately visible. We already have a few of those. Otherwise, it is a very beautiful floor.
After almost a year, we now need to re-oil both floors. Unfortunately, we haven’t managed to do that yet.
For the parquet flooring in the living room, we also went with an oiled finish. Unfortunately, every stain is immediately visible. We already have a few of those. Otherwise, it is a very beautiful floor.
After almost a year, we now need to re-oil both floors. Unfortunately, we haven’t managed to do that yet.
@Musketier
Yes, the prices I mentioned are the additional costs compared to lacquered beech. I’ll post the individual prices of the total offer including delivery and installation:
Staircase 16 steps €2,240.00
Black-oiled ash wood €968.00
Balustrade railing €252.00
Ceiling trim €86.40
Square stainless steel balusters 16mm (0.63 inches) €238.00
Rectangular wooden spacer €42.00
Wall bolts in stainless steel €125.00
Surface sealing oil €380.00
5% discount = plus VAT = €4,896.65 (2% early payment discount possible)
Walnut factor 2
Oak factor 4 according to statement. Nice for those who have it
Yes, the prices I mentioned are the additional costs compared to lacquered beech. I’ll post the individual prices of the total offer including delivery and installation:
Staircase 16 steps €2,240.00
Black-oiled ash wood €968.00
Balustrade railing €252.00
Ceiling trim €86.40
Square stainless steel balusters 16mm (0.63 inches) €238.00
Rectangular wooden spacer €42.00
Wall bolts in stainless steel €125.00
Surface sealing oil €380.00
5% discount = plus VAT = €4,896.65 (2% early payment discount possible)
Walnut factor 2
Oak factor 4 according to statement. Nice for those who have it
Is ash considered a hardwood? So, is it durable accordingly?
By the way, we chose an untreated, oiled beech staircase partly because of easier repairs. Oak was also too expensive for us...
However, we still paid almost 6000 EUR for a cantilevered staircase spanning one floor and a railing over two floors...
By the way, we chose an untreated, oiled beech staircase partly because of easier repairs. Oak was also too expensive for us...
However, we still paid almost 6000 EUR for a cantilevered staircase spanning one floor and a railing over two floors...
WildThing schrieb:
Is ash considered a hardwood? In terms of durability Wiki:
"Ash wood, with an average density of 690 kg/m³ (43 lb/ft³), is a heavy and hard wood with favorable strength properties. Its tensile strength and bending strength exceed those of oak. It is elastic, abrasion-resistant, and tougher than most other native woods due to its high impact toughness. The mechanical properties improve with wider growth rings.
Ash is commonly used both as solid wood and in veneer form, for example in kitchen, living room, and bedroom furniture, as well as curved pieces for seating furniture. It is also used for wall and ceiling cladding and for the production of parquet and plank flooring. Light-colored wood without heartwood is preferred for all these applications. Ash wood is especially chosen when high demands for strength, toughness, and elasticity are required, such as for handles of hammers, axes, shovels, hoes, scythes, rakes, and other tools."
Our staircase builder recommends ash if you want a darker tone, considering its grain and absorbency. He strongly advised against dark oiled beech. Hmm... I can't (yet) verify that.
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When quoting from Wiki, please also remove the links; hoping that someone else will do it is quite frustrating.
Thank you!
Building expert
Our oak staircase, including the header beam for the mezzanine and the railing, cost just under 6000€.
It wasn’t cheap. But the extra cost for oak was worth it to us since our kitchen and flooring are also oak. We didn’t like any of the beech staircases.
As with everything, there are quite significant price differences when it comes to staircases.
In the end, we chose one from the mid-range. We are also very satisfied with the service.
It wasn’t cheap. But the extra cost for oak was worth it to us since our kitchen and flooring are also oak. We didn’t like any of the beech staircases.
As with everything, there are quite significant price differences when it comes to staircases.
In the end, we chose one from the mid-range. We are also very satisfied with the service.
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