49. Rustic Spiral Stairs Idea
If you want to build an out of the box thing at home, you can choose this unique circular staircase. It is an extraordinary staircase.
It seems that you are building an ancient staircase to protect your castle. Based on the design, this circular stair looks strong and thick.
50. Compact Circular Stairway
Living in a small house doesn’t mean that you can’t build a round stair.
This compact circular staircase is a good idea. The size and diameter are small and compact.
You can put the staircase between two different rooms without disturbing the area around the stair.
The most important thing is that it is still strong enough to hold your weight.
FAQ
How much does a spiral staircase cost?
The cost is various and it depends on the materials and models. You may spend around $600 up to $20.000 for a circular staircase.
The cost can be cheaper if you do the project by yourself. Plus, you have to do everything by yourself.
It takes time to finish the project, especially if it is your first time to install a circular staircase.
You should consider the cost of the materials and labors if you ask for help from a professional service.
Commonly, the cost is including the materials and labors. You only have to wait for the process and use the circular staircase immediately.
What measurements do I need before installing a spiral staircase?
There are three main parts you have to measure before creating a curved stairway.
First, you have to measure the finished floor to floor height. The measurement is important to determine the number of steps or treads you have to use.
Second, you must measure the well opening. It is important to make sure that you will a comfortable circular stair.
Third, you also have to measure the diameter. The result determines the width of the stair.
You have to measure the diameter correctly and carefully to make sure that the staircase doesn’t make the room looks crowded and smaller.
What is the standard diameter for a spiral staircase?
The circular staircase diameter varies. A spiral staircase with 3 feet 6 inches or 42 inches x 42 inches diameter is the smallest one.
You can choose a little bit bigger stair diameter if you want to make a hole on the floor.
Let say, you can choose a spiral stair with 44 inches x 44 inches diameter.
Besides applying a 3 feet 6 inches circular staircase, you can also use 4 feet, 4 feet 6 inches, 5 feet, 5 feet 6 inches, and 6 feet.
Define the round staircase diameter with the clear walking space you want to have at home.
What are the types of spiral staircases?
You can choose one of two different circular staircases which are the indoor and outdoor spiral staircases.
The main difference between those two circular staircases is on the material. Indoor spiral staircases often use stainless steel, solid wood, and iron.
For outdoor circular staircases, you can use coated aluminum or galvanized steel. Those two materials are durable in any weather and condition.
No matter the material, you must understand the way to treat the staircase.
It is better to choose materials that strong enough from mildew, mold, dirt, and rust.
You also should consider a staircase that easy to clean.
How to determines the number of spiral stairs rotates?
You have to measure the finished floor-to-finished floor height. Commonly, a spiral staircases rotation is 30-degree treads.
It means that each of the treads rotates 30 degrees around the center column.
You also need to determine the number of treads or steps first.
Then, multiply the treads by 30. Let say, if you want to install a staircase with 12 steps or treads, it means you will have a 360 degrees circular staircase.
You can ask help to designers or professionals to get the exact result. As a result, you will have a perfect spiral staircase at home.
