Hello,
We have a staircase that looks like this:
https://i.imgur.com/nhSzr8Z.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/F0PauCS.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/7yANLRI.jpg
Now that the hallway is finished, we also want to renovate the staircase, and the first idea was to paint the framework white, new steps, and replace the balusters with something like this
It sounded like a low-cost solution, but it turns out that everything related to stairs is extra expensive, just the four posts in the picture above cost 600 kr and we may need many of those. Even the stair treads turned out to be really expensive.
I'm not sure why the prices are so high, but I suspect it has to do with safety certifications or something similar?
What I'm now looking for is an alternative solution that's at least somewhat more economical and can still be considered okay.
Own thoughts
Painting: We have been in contact with Flügger paint, who have pointed out 2 different cans we should use, apparently, we don't even need to sand the framework to get this to adhere and look good.
Treads: There is a thin oak parquet that should be able to be glued on the stairs. As for stair nosing, a wider oak trim should be possible to buy.
Balusters: Existing balusters must be removed, the question is just what to replace them with? A suggestion from a relative is to build up with metal posts and glass panels, which we think would really enhance the hallway. It sounds like an expensive solution if you buy it ready-made. Maybe a local company could produce it for a cheaper price? If we were to choose a railing similar to the picture above, are there cheaper alternatives? I considered producing it myself with a lathe, but maybe it's better to outsource such a job to a local company? What I’m really fishing for here is whether it might be worth checking with local craftsmen or if it's entirely impossible for them to compete with ready-made solutions.
Handrail: These generally don't seem very expensive even if you buy them ready-made.
What is your experience? How have you renovated your staircases?
We have a staircase that looks like this:
https://i.imgur.com/nhSzr8Z.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/F0PauCS.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/7yANLRI.jpg
Now that the hallway is finished, we also want to renovate the staircase, and the first idea was to paint the framework white, new steps, and replace the balusters with something like this
It sounded like a low-cost solution, but it turns out that everything related to stairs is extra expensive, just the four posts in the picture above cost 600 kr and we may need many of those. Even the stair treads turned out to be really expensive.
I'm not sure why the prices are so high, but I suspect it has to do with safety certifications or something similar?
What I'm now looking for is an alternative solution that's at least somewhat more economical and can still be considered okay.
Own thoughts
Painting: We have been in contact with Flügger paint, who have pointed out 2 different cans we should use, apparently, we don't even need to sand the framework to get this to adhere and look good.
Treads: There is a thin oak parquet that should be able to be glued on the stairs. As for stair nosing, a wider oak trim should be possible to buy.
Balusters: Existing balusters must be removed, the question is just what to replace them with? A suggestion from a relative is to build up with metal posts and glass panels, which we think would really enhance the hallway. It sounds like an expensive solution if you buy it ready-made. Maybe a local company could produce it for a cheaper price? If we were to choose a railing similar to the picture above, are there cheaper alternatives? I considered producing it myself with a lathe, but maybe it's better to outsource such a job to a local company? What I’m really fishing for here is whether it might be worth checking with local craftsmen or if it's entirely impossible for them to compete with ready-made solutions.
Handrail: These generally don't seem very expensive even if you buy them ready-made.
What is your experience? How have you renovated your staircases?
Looking at räckesbutken.se glass options, the upper part seems to be around 25,000 kr and the one in the stairs about 18,000 kr, plus some extra items, so about 50,000 kr for a glass railing perhaps.
Standing on a budget but feels difficult to give tips without knowing how big the budget is
Hehe yeah, what I'm aiming for here is by taking certain shortcuts to bring the price down a bit below what it would cost if you buy everything ready-made. 50,000 SEK feels a bit too much, maybe more around 20,000 SEK if possible?
A good example is instead of buying steps for 1,500 SEK each, you lay parquet and put oak edging as the stair nose.
A good example is instead of buying steps for 1,500 SEK each, you lay parquet and put oak edging as the stair nose.
Why do you need to replace the spindles? Paint them white, and it will make a huge difference!
We faced the same problem, but with a curved staircase (180°) from the basement. Pine, pine, pine... yellowed pine as far as the eye could see. We painted all the spindles and the railing along the upper floor in high gloss white, and that's as far as we've gotten. The idea is to paint the stringers and risers (we have a closed staircase) in the same white color, but leave the treads and the handrail in pine. I've seen pictures of people doing this and think it looks great to leave the treads in wood... too much white isn't nice either, I think.
If it's important to get a different shape on the spindles, you could use a router to create an interesting profile on them.
We faced the same problem, but with a curved staircase (180°) from the basement. Pine, pine, pine... yellowed pine as far as the eye could see. We painted all the spindles and the railing along the upper floor in high gloss white, and that's as far as we've gotten. The idea is to paint the stringers and risers (we have a closed staircase) in the same white color, but leave the treads and the handrail in pine. I've seen pictures of people doing this and think it looks great to leave the treads in wood... too much white isn't nice either, I think.
If it's important to get a different shape on the spindles, you could use a router to create an interesting profile on them.