The most common spiral staircases are constructed from steel. These staircases have a cage or open wrought iron or aluminum railing. Spiral Stairs are made to be outside or indoors. There are many options for materials and finishes for the staircase and railings.
A spiral staircase adds interest to any room in your home and makes it look bigger than it is because it takes up less space than an ordinary stairway. In addition to adding visual appeal, a spiral staircase also has many practical uses depending on how it’s constructed and installed in your home.
A spiral staircase is a beautiful asset to any home. It’s also the only type of staircase that can fit into small spaces, so it’s perfect for lofts, apartments, and condos. But many people are worried about how difficult installing a spiral staircase is. Luckily, it’s easier than you might think! With some basic tools and materials (all of which you can find at your local Home Depot), you can have your own spiral staircase in no time flat.
Set your spiral staircase height
The height of your spiral staircase depends on the height of the ceiling, the height of the room and your own personal preference. Most companies will offer a minimum and maximum height for their spiral staircases but it is important that you make an informed decision about what works best for you.
Cut your treads
- Cut your treads. The most important thing to remember when cutting the treads is that, if you’re going to use a circular saw or jigsaw, you’ll want to cut them at an angle of 45 degrees. You can use a chop saw if you prefer; however, cutting with a table saw will give you a cleaner look and make it easier to align the rails correctly later on.
- Cut your risers at the right length so they fit snugly between each step when installed in place without leaving any gaps around them (you don’t want water getting into your stairway).
- Cut both sides of each riser so that they’re symmetrical—this means measuring both long edges rather than just one side.
Cut the stringers
Cut the stringers to length. You’ll need to cut a stringer to fit each side of your stairs, so that you can use them as side rails. Find a straight piece of wood, or use some you already have lying around; this piece will be used as your stringer, so it needs to be absolutely straight and free of knots or splinters.
Then, mark out where your treads will be positioned on the stringer by drawing parallel lines across its face from front to back (see image above). These marks are important because they’ll tell you where all of your other cuts should go—and there’s no point in cutting any more than necessary.
Decide how long each stringer needs to be before making any cuts; if possible try and make sure that there is enough space for two steps (and possibly even an additional landing) before moving onto the next step in this process!
Assemble the treads on the stringer base
Attach the treads to the stringer base using screws. Be sure that the treads are level, straight and parallel with each other. Finally, make sure that all of your treads are perpendicular to the stringer base.
Attach the landing tread
Each landing tread is unique and functions differently than the rest. In order for your spiral staircase to be structurally sound, you need to make sure that you cut each landing tread correctly.
If you’re making a staircase with sharp corners (as opposed to a gentle curve), then you will want to make sure that the width of your landing treads match those used in the stairway itself. If they don’t match, it could mean trouble down the road when it comes time for someone using this staircase to navigate their way up or down.
Install railing and balusters
Now that you’ve assembled your staircase, it’s time to install the railing and balusters. A spiral staircase requires two new types of components: a handrail and a stair finial.
The handrail is an important part of any spiral stairway because it provides support for people using the stairs, but it also serves as a decorative element that can make your design stand out from other homes with less interesting designs. Installing a handrail may seem intimidating at first, but once you get started, you’ll see how easy it really is! To install one yourself, all you need are some basic tools like pliers or screwdrivers; all of which can be purchased from any hardware store nearby once they have been ordered online through Amazon Prime or another company website such as Home Depot or Lowe’s
Staircases come in many different shapes and sizes; however there are certain components that must be installed on all types regardless of their shape so as not to compromise safety while walking up/down them
You can build a spiral staircase with these easy to follow instructions!
How to build a spiral staircase
The key to building a spiral staircase is in the design. You can create your own customized design and build it yourself with these easy-to-follow instructions.
Tools you need:
- Sawhorse or work bench (or two saw horses)
- Drill with bits (1/2″ spade bit)
- Marker, pencil, tape measure
Final words
Spiral staircases are a great way to add class and style to any home. They can be used in a variety of different areas and always look amazing. You can’t go wrong with adding one of these staircases into your home, but you have to make sure that it’s built correctly or it won’t do any good at all. The good news is that this isn’t as hard as you might think. All you need is some time and patience and maybe even some friends who will help out along the way.
