How to Install a Bespoke Staircase

If you are someone that owns or looks after a building, having a bespoke staircase installed is a brilliant idea if you want to improve the look of a space. These can be designed for any size, shape and amount of foot traffic.

Finding a Manufacturer

Before you start on construction, finding a bespoke staircase manufacturer is essential. Bespoke stairs are not a ‘one size fits all’ approach and need to be undertaken by professionals. It is important to look for a company with a lot of experience in designing and constructing the stairs. Being able to look at past projects they have done will help you make a decision if they are capable of bringing your vision to life. However, as companies are often promoting themselves and showing their best work, it is also important to look at customer reviews. These will give you a better idea of how well they perform their services and the quality of their customer service. If there are lots of poor reviews, it may be that the company has oversold themselves and you should keep looking.

Building a Bespoke Staircase

Once you have your manufacturer picked out and the bespoke staircase design finished, it is time to start construction. Depending on what you need for your building as well as the architecture, bespoke stairs can look very different. For a more industrial site where there is a lot of foot traffic and most people in the building are busy working, a metal staircase would be a great option. The material itself is more likely to match its surrounds and look sleek and professional. It is also very durable meaning it can manage a lot of people walking on it everyday without wearing down too much. This material also does not require a lot of maintenance which makes it perfect for fast paced, bus environments where people aren’t always available to deep clean the stairs. The next popular material used is wood. This is extremely versatile as there are many different colours and shades available, meaning it can be matched to many different types of buildings. This is a more traditional material and is best for older buildings that were built years ago and still preserving the style from the time. It can give a very grand feel and works for upscale buildings. Finally, glass is a very popular material for bespoke stairs. This is the most modern looking and works best for new builds with contemporary designs. This allows more light to flow through a room and makes the space look larger which is great if you only have smaller rooms to work with.

Maintaining Staircases

These three different types of stairs all require different care once they are installed. Metal is the easiest as it is difficult to scratch or mark. It can be given a quick clean to keep it looking new. Glass is slightly more difficult. This is because it is much easier to see any first or dust as the material is see-through. This means that it may need to be cleaned more often to keep the modern, slick look. These can also be scratched so specialised polish may be needed to get rid of these. Finally, wood stairs should have a thick wood polish once installed and general wood polish should be applied to ensure there are no marks. This will also help to prolong the wood's life and prevent it from wearing out faster.

Conclusion

Going through this process for a bespoke staircase is the best way to ensure that your staircase is well made and durable. It also helps you to bring your vision to life, gaining a staircase that perfectly slots into a space and compliments the already existing architecture of a building. To learn more about the different types of bespoke staircases, visit the StairFactory website.