Hello,
we have built the frame for the staircase ourselves. Initially, the idea was to cover it with the same oak flooring that was used. But I don't think it looks good, as you need a list on the front edge.
So now we are considering oak boards, like shelf boards in oak that are about 16-18mm thick, laminated.
I understand they need to be treated with oil, hard wax, etc.
But would this work or would they get dented, are they hard enough?
And is there a difference in oak quality, is there a big difference between cheap and expensive oak? And how can you tell if it's better when you pay more?
The shelf boards at Jula are cheap, as are Rustas or K-rautas, but are they too soft? If you buy from a building supplier or from a carpentry, would there be a big difference?
we have built the frame for the staircase ourselves. Initially, the idea was to cover it with the same oak flooring that was used. But I don't think it looks good, as you need a list on the front edge.
So now we are considering oak boards, like shelf boards in oak that are about 16-18mm thick, laminated.
I understand they need to be treated with oil, hard wax, etc.
But would this work or would they get dented, are they hard enough?
And is there a difference in oak quality, is there a big difference between cheap and expensive oak? And how can you tell if it's better when you pay more?
The shelf boards at Jula are cheap, as are Rustas or K-rautas, but are they too soft? If you buy from a building supplier or from a carpentry, would there be a big difference?
There are stair nosings specifically designed by flooring manufacturers to be used with parquet in stairs. However, keep in mind that lacquered parquet becomes really slippery in the stairs = risk of slipping.
I have used countertops from Hornbach that were cut by a carpentry shop. It turned out great! (and very affordable) Oiled them and they have now been in place for almost 3 years without any issues. There are some pictures further down in the attached thread. http://www.byggahus.se/forum/byggma...-inomhus-koepa-billig-eller-bygga-sjaelv.html
Anyone have more opinions on this topic?
I have an open pine staircase that's barely 60cm wide (this type but straight: https://cdn2.cdnme.se/cdn/8-1/3308392/images/2012/284882-trappa_187876191.jpg ). It's currently painted in a dull gray color, and I've tried to remove the paint but it's a huge job.
To spruce it up a bit, I thought about painting everything except the steps white and then gluing or screwing oak shelves as treads.
The steps' depth is about 28cm, so it would stick out a cm on each side if I choose 30cm.
Clas Ohlson has 16mm thick, 120 wide for 200kr each (cut into two pieces). Total cost for the whole staircase would be 1400 (plus glue/screws and paint).
I've looked at various stair renovation parts, but the price goes up to 4500 kr and more work, and then it suddenly feels like other things have higher priority...
Simpson's pictures look really nice. However, no open staircase.
Maybe it will look silly with the shelves on top... the steps would be 16mm thicker, and they are already thick since there is no reinforcement underneath. Has anyone done something similar?
I have an open pine staircase that's barely 60cm wide (this type but straight: https://cdn2.cdnme.se/cdn/8-1/3308392/images/2012/284882-trappa_187876191.jpg ). It's currently painted in a dull gray color, and I've tried to remove the paint but it's a huge job.
To spruce it up a bit, I thought about painting everything except the steps white and then gluing or screwing oak shelves as treads.
The steps' depth is about 28cm, so it would stick out a cm on each side if I choose 30cm.
Clas Ohlson has 16mm thick, 120 wide for 200kr each (cut into two pieces). Total cost for the whole staircase would be 1400 (plus glue/screws and paint).
I've looked at various stair renovation parts, but the price goes up to 4500 kr and more work, and then it suddenly feels like other things have higher priority...
Simpson's pictures look really nice. However, no open staircase.
Maybe it will look silly with the shelves on top... the steps would be 16mm thicker, and they are already thick since there is no reinforcement underneath. Has anyone done something similar?