More than the aesthetic appeal, safety should be given utmost priority when renovating a staircase. You have to consider the safety of senior citizens and children climbing and going down the staircase. A light should be installed at the top and also at the bottom part of the stairs to provide adequate lighting for people using the staircase. The most common causes of accidents are linked to uneven surfaces, protruding nails, or bunched-up stair-covering. Let an experienced carpenter to work on your uneven steps which are usually the cause of major hazard. Increase the visibility of steps by applying special strips or painting contrasting colors on the edge of concrete or wooden steps (top to bottom steps).
If you’re planning to renovate your staircase, you might as well consider removing carpeting because it is a major cause of slips, or have it replaced with a quality rubber stair treading. Ensure that the handrail is properly secured and you’re able to get a full hand around the handrail. The height of the handrail should be at least 86 to 97 cm, and there should be a handrail present on at least one side of the stairway. It is tempting to put vase or displays in the staircase, most especially if it is wide enough, but you have to avoid doing so because they can be a cause of accident. Loose stairway floor coverings are a major hazard too, so if you have rugs, always make sure they’re non-slip, or install one with a rubber backing.
Whether you want your staircase a focal point of your overall home design or a simple and integral working function in your house, a staircase is a grand feature of every home, and there are many great ideas and designs to choose from. The location of the staircase is a crucial factor when renovating or building a new staircase. You have to consider the measurements following the standards of staircase design to ensure safety. From the top, the recommended maximum height should be 190 mm and the minimum height should be 195mm. When it comes to the run, the maximum depth should be 355mm, and the recommended minimum depth should be 240 mm. The space is another determining element that affects the overall design of your staircase. Spiral staircases are a great way to reducing the use of large space for a staircase. These spiral staircases have a circular design where the treads wind around the post in the center of one piece.
There is a wide range of materials that can be used or mixed up together to renovate a staircase such as hardwood treads, glass, stainless steel sheeting, and concrete stairs. Concrete staircases need to be planned properly, steel sheeting can be cut and embossed, and hardwood and glass are great but more expensive. Learn about the newest trend in staircase renovation by checking our homepage or website now.