Finishing the stairs do it yourself

The staircase in a private house has many quality criteria and requirements, but no matter how strong it is, the aesthetic component should still be present. The decoration of stairs is a separate work reservoir, aimed at improving the interior and improving the performance characteristics of the structure. In this article we tried to fit the maximum of information about how the staircase was trimmed with their own hands.

Select design

The staircase in the house at first sight is attracted and sets the mood to the whole interior, especially if it is located in the living room or hall. That is why it is very important to choose the design of the stairs in such a way that it is not only not knocked out of the overall situation, but also emphasized her dignity, was the decoration of your home.

The inner space of the house must fully comply with the moods and characters of its inhabitants. This is manifested in the colors of finishes, forms and outlines of furniture, decorative components and materials used. Fortunately, to finish the stairs with their own hands, the market offers such a variety of materials that sometimes it is very difficult to decide on the choice. Therefore, professional design knowledge of styles come to the rescue.

What style to make a staircase:

1. Neutral - a universal style allows the use of any materials, elements and technologies. The full flight of the master's fancy, nevertheless, should be limited to certain notes of conservatism and unobtrusiveness. The decoration should look so that even when changing wallpaper or repainting walls in the house, the staircase remained decorating the interior.
   
2. Classic - such stairs are characterized by sophistication, but not by Paphos. Rail elements can be decorated with carvings, painting or skillful forging. The quality of execution should be at the highest level, so such a finish is recommended to entrust professionals so that the ladder does not look like a cheap decoration.
   
3. Rural is simple, but very reliable staircase made of wood or stone. Characteristic style features - maximum functionality, natural and color. You can decorate such a staircase with a carpet with bright folk motifs.
   
4. Hi-Tech - when finishing a high-tech staircase, the use of all kinds of modern materials, ranging from glass, ending with plastic and silicogel. The main rules are moderation, bordering minimalism, clear lines, functionality.
   
5. Loft - the word loft is translated as "attic apartments", so the style is set to the corresponding - maximum air, high ceilings, "careless" finish. Loft style staircase can be just a naked metal frame with flat steps, painted black. However, lovers to fantasize with textures can use combinations of various materials: metal, glass, wood, pipes, mirrors, etc.
   
6. Provence is a gentle romantic style, in which light pastel shades are dominated, a light shadow of antiquity (cracker, artificial surface formation), roughness, unevenly lying jacket on the walls. When finishing the stairs, you can set quite a bit bright shades to highlight the airiness of the interior.
   
7. Chalet is the fashionable name of the style, almost completely imitating the good-quality hut of the Siberian hunter. In Switzerland, the chalet is called a house deep in the forest in which travelers live or can stop. The staircase for the house in the style of the chalet should be massive, firmly shot, made only from natural materials - stone or wood. Rough iron inserts are possible. From flowers, it is better to give preference natural: Land brown, coffee, green gamma (especially herbal), rich red and burgundy shade.
   
8. Baroque - if the classic style allowed riches, then Baroque surpassed it in all respects. This is a luxurious pathetic style that only fastened stairs. Using all sorts, but only expensive materials (natural stone), an abundance of small vensels, forging, gilding, etc.
   
9. Colonial is a combination of spirituality and practicality, restraint, tidiness, elegant simplicity. As materials for finishing the stairs, a tree is used (tees, red, walnut, rubber, rattan), clay (tile), bronze, ceramics.
   
10. Gothic - a distinctive feature of the style is clear verticality and an abundance of long column elements. Also, carved ornaments, openwork elements, arched arches, rhirgoles and other sculptures are considered unchanged satellites. The color scheme is almost always dark: gray, blue, red, purple, silver and gold. As materials, the most preferably a natural stone or a tree with dark wood (can be toned with a mourn.
    

Functional load

The design planning of the staircase is not only in the choice of design, but also accounting for functional components. First of all, the staircase should provide unhindered and rapid entry into the floor above and back, withstand a certain load, be convenient for all family members.

Most of its operational characteristics depends on the ladder facing. So, the physical characteristics of materials should be taken into account, their combination with each other should be provided, to provide the possibility of repair or replacement, the speed of wear of the elements, etc.

For example, if you want to have a beautiful stone staircase at home, but it will not be very wise with a narrow and unbelief. This design will not allow beautiful coating to reveal all its aesthetic and functional potential. Moreover, on a stone step, you can easily slip, so if there are children at home, this is not the best solution.

When choosing finishing materials for the ladder, you should give a sober assessment with your capabilities. Otherwise, if you do not handle the processing of expensive material, then simply throw out money for the wind.

Choosing finishing materials

Choose finishing materials follows, focusing on the configuration and view of the "rough" staircase. Thus, concrete and metal structures are often trimmed with wood or laminate, the stone staircase can be wrapped in a beautiful decorative tile, wooden - paint or shop with warm carpet. It is permissible to share several types of material, for example, metal and glass, wood and stone, wood and metal, etc.

As a rule, the sticking is lined with a stone or a plinth, and the risers are covered with paint or varnish. The most remarkable thing is that the options for finishing the stairs are a great set, and they are limited only by the fantasy of the owner.

Carpet covering

If small children live in the house, then the ladder finishing carpet can be considered almost the mandatory. It perfectly absorbs the noise from the topot of small legs, creates a less traumatic surface, if the child falls, is warmer and comfortable than a linoleum or tree. In addition, there is almost impossible to slip on the carpet.

It is an elastic and warm material, to lay which is very simple - enough to deploy a roll, put on the staircase and consolidate. The carpet with wooden or plastic plinths in the disposal area is fastened.

The staircase is a fairly passing place, and to extend the timing of the carpet, it is recommended to lay a substrate under it.

Linoleum, Laminate

Linoleum or laminate can only be covered with stairs. The same applies to rubber non-slip rugs. At first, the material should be revealed according to the dimensions of coming, and then attach to the ease of metal straps, to the long part of the sticky - corners (for wooden stairs). If we are talking about the design of concrete or metal, the decoration of the ladder laminate is carried out using a special high-strength glue.

Tile, Ceramographic Tile

If you want the staircase to serve as faithfully even your great directions, it is recommended to use porcelain stonewares. Ceramic tile is also distinguished by a long service life and is able to maintain the initial view for 30 years. Facing the staircase with porcelain stoneware is a rather time consuming occupation that requires the availability of special techniques and the skills of handling it.

Alternatively, you can purchase special sets of strokes of porcelain stoneworks with non-slip coating. Also on sale there are ready-made kits for fastening with right and left-sided plinths. Installing such a coating is independently quite simple, if you correctly select elements in accordance with the dimensions of the stairs.

As for the facing of the staircase with tiles, then in this case you will need a tile car and the skills of its use. If it is not exactly cut the elements at all, it is possible to use a tile battle for finishing and put it in the form of an original mosaic. An option with tiles is not suitable for finishing screw stairs, because it will not be possible to avoid frequent and ugly seams. Work on the facing of the stairs with straight marches should be started from the very first stage below.

A natural stone

The decoration of stairs stone is performed on the same principle as the ceramic tiles, since materials are produced in an identical format. The main shortcomings of the stone decoration is a ringing knock from the steps, cold from the surface, the risk of slipping and high cost. In addition, behind porous rocks, for example, marble, constant care and careful appeal are required. Otherwise, the red wine is inappropriate on the stage will "delight" you spot for many years.

Coloring stairs

For those who are absolutely not interested in the high cost and the presentability of the finish, the usual (or unusual) staircase is suitable. It is not about the coarse processing of monophonic paint, although this option does not exclude this option. You can paint the staircase so virtuoso that this finish will exceed the aesthetics even expensive gloss of natural stone or laminate.

This method of finishing is not reading: low cost, if you wish or changing the interior, you can quickly repaint the surface, even children can participate in painting, especially if the staircase is in the children's room. The paint will protect the tree from dampness and parasites, and the metal - from corrosion. With the help of correctly selected color combinations, it is possible to turn a bulky concrete structure into a slight decoration of the interior, for example, if you stick to make dark, and the risers are painted in a light tone.

If you like the natural texture of wood, protect it with a transparent varnish. You can change the tone of the tree using the veil. This method is suitable for cases when it is required to create an imitation of expensive wood, for example, a mahogany or wenge.

Wooden staircase finish

An ordinary wooden staircase can be transformed into a real work of art or at least refer in accordance with the general interior of the house. When choosing finishing materials, it is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of wood, its natural texture and operational characteristics.

If you correctly pick up a varnish or paint for a wooden staircase, you can emphasize the natural beauty of the material and increase its strength. Apply the coating is followed by a wide flat brush or with a spray gun. For artistic painting, including when using stencils, an airbrush is applied.

The staircase made from ordinary cheap wood rocks, such as pines, can be transformed in a matter of hours, toned with a mourn or varnish with a color component.

Wooden varnishes not only protect the material from dampness and rotting, but also increase its aesthetic characteristics. Choosing varnishes, one should take into account the component, on the basis of which they were produced (nitroquac, oil, bituminous, resin, etc.).

Thus, varnishes on an alkyd basis are distinguished by high resistance to moisture, temperature drops and mechanical damage. The popular "yacht varnish" can be used for external work and processing of structures with regular contact with water.

Wood lacquer on an acrylic basis does not fade in the sun and creates a dense hydrophobic layer. It is absolutely transparent, glossy and gives the tree the so-called "wet" effect. Over time, it does not shine even on light wood.

Cheap polyurethane varnishes and paints have recently become especially popular in the domestic market. Excellent coating quality at an affordable price. They can be used in rooms with high humidity and temperature drops, such as in the bath.

Stairs of the stairs are usually covered with a verse to give them a darker shade, and the rest of the parts (risers, railing, balusters) are left light and opened with a transparent varnish.

Finishing metal staircase

Metal stairs with wrought elements and massive wooden inserts will give a noble view to any room. To make such a staircase, first build a metal frame, after which it is trimmed by wood.

To cover the iron staircase, you can choose almost any breed of wood depending on the financial capabilities. If you are not constrained in the means, it makes sense to consider the options with carvings or embossed, especially when it comes to the interior in the Gothic style or chalet.

Useful advice: In order to save without damage to aesthetics, cutting the tree only a sticky, leaving the risers open. It will "facilitate" the design and make the interior more free.

Wood breed for stairning stairs

As mentioned above, it is possible to pick up any variety of wood depending on the amount you can spend. When choosing a tree, it should also be borne in mind that each breed has its own unique energy and creates a special background around him.

The most common types of wood are most used:

1. Oak - the oak staircase looks very stylish, it is reliable, strong and durable, although there are a lot of money. Oak always considered a strong "male" tree, so if you create an interior in the style of country or chalet, Oak will emphasize the desired mood as much as possible. In addition, the breed allows you to choose a shade for every taste, ranging from light yellow tones, ending with burgundy and brown.
   
2. The ash is characterized by high durability, a beautiful bright texture and a pleasant grayish tint. Perfect for the plating the stairs in the classic and colonial style.
   
3. Beech is an elegant texture, high strength and durability. The breed is often covered with a verse for imitation of an expensive mahogany.
   
4. Exotic rocks (Wenge, Tik, Merbau) are expensive, but very beautiful and textured rocks. A wide color palette allows you to choose an option for the trim under any interior.
   
5. Spruce, fir, pine - most often from such "simple" rocks make risers and toned according to the color of the steps. Such wood is less dense than the above options, but no density is more important for concerns, but wear resistance, for which they are quite suitable.

Technology of work

The casing of the metal staircase can be partial or complete. With partial decoration, only wooden sticky is attached, with a complete tree, it is fixed with projections, risers, rails, the imitation of Kososorov is carried out, etc.

Progress:

1. Determine the future design of the staircase and the way of finishing the frame (partial or complete).
2. Select the wood breed.
3. Prepare wooden elements, sewing an array under the frame size. Make marking and cut out the handpiece of the sticky and the risers.
4. To implement the full sheaving, select a suitable balustrade. Take into account the interval between the balusters. The standard distance can vary from 15 to 22 cm, but if children live in the house, it is recommended to cut it up to 9-10 cm.
5. Secure the elements with the help of self-tapping screws, deepening a hat for 3-5 mm in a tree. Subsequently, all the places of fasteners will need to close with wooden chops.
6. Treat all wooden elements by the veil, wait for drying (from 30 minutes to 2 h) and apply varnish. It is recommended to do several layers of varnish, catching the subsequent layer only after complete drying of the previous one.

Finishing concrete staircase

Almost any available materials can be used for finishing concrete stairs - wood, laminate, carpet, tile, natural stone, etc.

It is not the most important construction, namely the decoration of the concrete staircase, so it is important to prevent errors to meet as much as possible and the planned budget.

Common trim errors:

1. Do not fix the wooden elements right on the concrete, otherwise they very quickly fall off. Use for this plywood substrate.
   
2. The thickness of the wooden elements should be at least 3 cm.
3. Before proceeding with the final cladding, align the surface.
4. Do not use the paint, overlapping the beautiful structure of the tree, otherwise such a staircase will look poor and non-zero.
5. Before coating with varnish or paint, thoroughly clean the tree from dirt and dust.
6. One glue for fixing is not enough - use a dowel.
7. Do not save on the varnish - get the moisture-resistant composition of high strength, otherwise the staircase will have to be updated every year.

Tree casing

When you purchased suitable wood, fasteners, fane, sand, cement and paintwork materials, you can proceed to the staircase. But to do everything right, it is better to immediately deal with the terminology and the characteristics of the structure of the stairs, which is clearly shown in the figure below.

To work, you will need the following tools:

• drill with a set of nozzles;
• electrolovka or hand saw;
• hammer;
• schlifmashinka;
• milling cutter;
• screwdriver;
• plumb;
• building level.

Proceedings:

1. Shoot with concrete steps dust, swipe wet cleaning and wait for the surface drying.
2. So far the steps will dry, make a cement solution with sand. It is recommended to use the grade cement not lower than M150.
3. Add small sand to PVA glue to get a thick mixture. Make it sizing steps and leave to dry by 3-5 hours.
   
4. With the spatula, align the surface by filling the irregularity of the cement composition.
5. While the cement dries, prepare wooden elements for steps and coming. The standard width is occupied - from 27 cm to 32 cm, risers - from 15 cm to 18 cm.
6. Screw the elements by typifying the elements, after making the groove on the projected and risers so that they combine like the designer. The width of the groove should be 2.5 cm, the depth is 1.4 cm.
7. Start the trim from the bottom stage, moving upstairs. Do not twist the screw to the end until you install all the items.
8. The last risers upstairs close the metal corner.
9. If necessary, spend the railing finish.
10. The junctions between the elements can be masked with a putty on a tree, selected in the tone to the material.
11. Come on all elements of the design with grinding, paying special attention to sharp corners.
12. Clean the staircase from dust, rubbed a damp cloth, and cover the tree with varnish.

Alternative way to finish concrete staircase with wood:

Useful advice

The following useful recommendations will help you to finish the stairs with your own hands the most successful way:

1. Follow the steps and the floor of the room where the staircase is located in one color scheme.
   
2. The strength of the coating of the staircase should not be less than the strength of the floor. Ideally, it is recommended to use one breed of wood in both cases.
3. In the case of metal structures, wooden steps with forged railings, glass inserts or chrome details are advantageous.
4. Carefully make sure that the steps are the same height. The discrepancy even in 3-5 mm will lead to the fact that you will constantly stumble on the stairs.
5. Follow the finishing work only after the completion of the main repair on the second floor so that you do not have to constantly wear building materials upstairs, soad and scratch the staircase.
6. If you are not confident in your abilities or started work, but you feel that you do not cope, it is better to entrust the finish of professionals.

Original design options

To learn the portion of inspiration and simply admire the beautiful interiors, we bring to your attention a photo of finishing stairs in interesting styles:

Use interior stickers or stencils to design the risers:

A little phosphoric paint with a green tint, and you will never turn off on such a staircase in the dark! Plus, the original design is suitable for a children's or apartment in Loft style:

Interempic space conversion will help save a lot of space - Make a book shelves or drawers for things in risters:

Wooden pallets - Creative and budget option:

A completely stunning stone sculpture, as if from the interior of the resident of Atlantis. Make such a decorative decoration of the stairs with their own hands, you can easily manage, but it is worth trying.