Wooden flooring
Wood stairs offer a more classic style, but blend well with other materials such as glass, metal and natural stone.
Advantages of wooden steps:
Wood is a strong and durable floor covering. In addition, it is easy to maintain.
Disadvantages of wooden steps:
Wood requires regular maintenance to maintain its appearance and can be somewhat difficult to install.
Laminate flooring
Laminate flooring allows you to explore different styles, as this type of flooring is available in many colors, textures and patterns.
Advantages of laminate on stairs:
Laminate flooring remains more affordable than floor coverings such as ceramic and wood. In addition, it can be installed over most surfaces, with the exception of carpeting.
Disadvantages of laminate on stairs:
Laminate flooring is not suitable for high-traffic areas because it wears out faster. In addition, it requires a wooden nosing to prevent the edges of the steps from wearing out too quickly.
Carpeting
Floor covering is less popular for covering stairs, but can be adapted to any style, depending on its color and pattern.
Advantages of carpeting on the stairs:
Carpet is a soft, sound-absorbing material. It is also easy to install.
Disadvantages of carpeting on stairs:
Carpet tends to wear out quickly when placed in high-traffic areas. It is also not suitable for allergy sufferers, as it easily collects dust.
Ceramics on the stairs
Ceramic offers a wide range of patterns, colors and textures to create a staircase with a unique style. It is often used on staircases for office or commercial spaces.
Advantages of ceramic on stairs:
Ceramic is a strong and durable material. It is also easy to clean and maintain.
Disadvantages of ceramic on stairs:
Ceramic is a hard and cold material for bare feet and requires the right tools and skills for installation.
Vinyl flooring
Vinyl remains a very versatile, all-purpose material that can easily imitate wood and stone at a fraction of the cost.
Advantages of vinyl on stairs:
Vinyl is an inexpensive flooring material. It is easy to install, clean and maintain.
Disadvantages of vinyl on stairs:
Vinyl can change color over time and lose its luster. In addition, it requires a plastic nose piece to protect the edges.
What are the most popular styles of stairs?
Stairs often remain a dominant and central element in homes, offices and apartments. Before building them, it is important to determine what style of staircase our decor will be before choosing the type of staircase. Here are some examples of staircase styles to inspire you. However, you can let your imagination run wild and combine different staircase styles to create a unique and original staircase.
Contemporary stairs
The contemporary staircase remains a very popular staircase in new homes. The contemporary style is a clever combination of contrasts, such as a black central stair stringer and light wooden treads. In addition, the fusion of materials such as wood, steel, glass and metal gives the staircase a very contemporary look.
Minimalist staircase
For those who prefer an elegant decor, without ornaments and arabesques, a minimalist staircase is an ideal choice. The minimalist style remains neutral in terms of colors, shades and contrasts, promoting light shades and stainless steel, as well as clean lines, without curves.The combination of light wood and steel balusters is a perfect example of a minimalist staircase.
Modern staircases
For modern staircases, the materials that remain in the foreground are glass, metal and stainless steel. It is often recommended to add glass balustrades to create a lightweight effect. The modern style prefers to use materials with a chrome finish, such as stainless steel posts and handrails.For a more industrial look, choose a stainless steel rope railing system.
Classic stairs
The classic and romantic staircase exudes tranquility and elegance thanks to balusters of solid wood and wrought steel decorated with arabesques and ornaments. This classic effect is often achieved by combining a winding staircase with more elaborate details on the handrails and posts. Often the wood color will be darker to enhance the classic and romantic style. A staircase with darker colored wooden steps and decorative balusters will seem like a fairy tale!
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