We currently have a pine staircase, but it feels completely out of place, flimsy, and creaks, making it seem like the whole staircase is loose. The posts it is built on appear very weak. We would like one that feels more stable and in a different material. Is oak the best option, or what alternatives are there? The current one is without risers, we want one that is "closed."
Has anyone here built a new one with risers, possibly with storage underneath as well? How big of a job is this time-wise if you hire someone?
Any tips on good staircase builders in the Stockholm area?
Pine in itself is stable enough to create a sturdy staircase. In your case, it might be the fastenings that aren't good enough, especially when the wood moves with changing humidity. It's common not to make staircases entirely out of oak but to only have the outer layer in oak (like parquet and stair nosing in oak).
Pine itself is stable enough to make a sturdy staircase. In your case, it might be the fastenings that are not good enough, especially when the wood moves with changing humidity. Stairs are usually not made entirely of oak; instead, only the outer layer is in oak (like parquet and stair nosing in oak).
Ok, thanks, maybe that's possible, but we want to replace and redo the staircase to fit in with the rest of the house. Right now, it's not very nice, plus it doesn't feel stable, so I'm wishing for more tips/want to hear if anyone has redone theirs?
Use a stud finder so you know where you can screw in elsewhere.
If there's a gap between the stringer and the wall, you'll need to install a filler piece there.
You can also close the steps at the back, which will contribute to stability.
You probably have a somewhat handy friend who can help, building a new staircase requires a carpentry shop and a more than handy friend.
Edit: answering myself to the above as I now see that one is missing. We have a similar staircase in pine with a 45x45-rule down to the floor. When we redid the floor, I tried to remove it but it wobbled a lot then...
Edit: answering myself on the above since I now see that one is missing. We have a similar staircase in pine with a 45x45 rule down to the floor. When we redid the floor, I tried to remove it, but it swayed significantly then...
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Ok, no it's missing on ours, maybe it contributes to the feeling that the whole staircase is loose.
Use a stud finder so you know where you can screw more somewhere.
If there is a gap between the stringer and the wall, you need to install a filler piece there.
You can also close off the back of the steps which will contribute to stability.
You probably have a somewhat handy friend who can help, building a new staircase requires a workshop and a more than handy friend.
Good luck.
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I will have to hire someone whether it's a little work or a complete replacement. Unfortunately, I don't have any handy friends.
Do you have any drawings of what it looked like around the staircase from the beginning?
It could show how it’s supposed to be built to ensure stability.
Do you have any drawing of what it looked like around the staircase from the beginning?
It can show how it's supposed to be built to ensure stability.
No, as far as I know, it hasn't looked any other way. I’ve now seen pictures of other staircases that are mounted the same way, but we’re considering redoing/replacing it.
Looking for tips on companies in the Stockholm area.
If one were to consider converting it into an L-shaped staircase and then have the opening on the upper floor facing a different direction… is that possible? It would fit well since the current one comes up into our minimal entrance and by changing it, space is freed up there. How should one think about measurements, etc., in that case? Found a picture on the internet, will remove if it's not allowed to use a random picture.
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