Spiral Stairs most use for save space or decoration with stair shape. There are Spiral stairs build in available as a metal as a solid wood spiral staircase. The metal stairs are offered with a verity of options, such as solid wood treads, one piece solid wood spiral stair handrail and a large selection of ornamental balusters. With all of the options available, you can create the perfect spiral staircase for your home. The solid wood stair offers a one piece handrail and more designed column.
A Guide to Buying a Spiral Staircase
By Derek Rogers
With many people renovating their existing properties rather than opting to move, a staircase which takes up less space for accessing new levels or rooms has never been a more popular feature. A spiral staircase can take up nearly half the room of a conventional straight flight staircase, whilst still providing a convenient means of ascent.
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When looking to purchase a spiral, the first decision to make is whether a small kit staircase will be sufficient, or whether a larger more bespoke feature stair would be the better option. The kit staircases tend to be designed as secondary access staircases, for going up to a mezzanine level or a converted loft space. The largest kit spiral is likely to be around 1600mm total diameter. By contrast, bespoke spirals can be anything up to 3000mm overall diameter, and can be safely installed as the main staircase in a property. They also tend to have a wider range of materials available, such as different timbers or the option for stainless steel metalwork.