The easiest way to build stairs in a small space is to get it as close as possible to the foundation of the house and make it wide enough. There are many different ways to do this, but if you don’t want to dig or reinforce your basement floor, then you may want to consider building them into your foundation walls. Another option is an interior staircase that uses L shaped treads instead of stringer boards. You can build these yourself or hire someone else to do it for you.
Stairs are an important part of a house. They allow you to move around inside your home without having to spend too much time walking up and down the stairs. However, sometimes living in a small space can be a real struggle for an individual. Small spaces are often cramped, especially when there are kids involved and even more so if the rooms are on the ground floor. This means that it is essential to make good use of every bit of space available and find ways to maximize efficiency as much as possible
If you’re installing a staircase in your home, you have probably already discovered that this is no small task. I mean, if the stairs are going to lead to the second floor of your house, you’ll be spending a lot of time walking up and down them to get from one room to another. So it’s probably best that they be placed in a strategic location—such as under an unused space in your house. OK, so what if you’re building an addition onto your house? The same rules apply: You still want a staircase that will make moving between floors easier for everyone who lives there. Fortunately for us today, new staircases can be built using prefabricated pieces that don’t require any cutting or complicated measurements.
Locate the area under the staircase where you want to build your staircase.
- Locate the area under the staircase where you want to build your staircase. Before you start, make sure it is a sturdy area and dry. Make sure it is level and clear of any obstructions that might get in the way of your installation process (examples: radiators, beam supports, etc.). It should also be safe and accessible for both yourself and any contractors or delivery people who may need access during construction. In addition, make sure that this area meets all building codes regarding fire safety requirements.
Measure the dimensions of the staircase so you’ll know how much wood to buy.
To get started, you’ll need to know the dimensions of your staircase. This includes the width of each step, as well as the length and height of the entire staircase. It’s also a good idea to measure the width of your staircase opening at its widest point, since this will affect how big you want each piece of wood to be (for example, if you have a wide opening that’s 7 feet wide, but only 8 inches deep).
Next, add up all these measurements. That way when you go shopping for lumber at your local home improvement store or lumberyard (or online), you’ll know exactly how much wood to buy so that when it comes time to build each section separately in your garage or basement workshop—they will fit together perfectly.
Cut the stringers, which are the sides of your staircase.
- Use a circular saw to cut the stringers.
- Use a miter saw to cut the treads and risers as well as the tops of your stringers, if needed.
- Drill holes in each tread and riser where you will be attaching them to your stringers with screws, making sure not to drill through any part of the stringers themselves (as this could weaken them).
- Attach the treads and risers using power drills or screwdrivers by hammering in screws into the holes made earlier until they are snug enough to hold everything together without being loose or wobbly when you walk up or down them (you may need extra help holding everything steady if it is unstable). If needed, use a power sander after attaching all four pieces so they’re flush with one another at their edges without any jagged edges sticking out from underneath other parts of each stair unit.
Attach the treads and risers, which are the flat pieces of wood that make up the stairs.
Attach the treads and risers, which are the flat pieces of wood that make up the stairs. Treads are the flat pieces of wood you walk on, while risers are the flat pieces of wood that are under the treads.
If you’re using 2-by-2s as your main structural supports, use these measurements:
- Two 19″ long 2x4s for each riser (the two boards under each step).
- One 32″ long 2×4 for every tread (the board or boards on top of each riser).
Cover any exposed screws with plugs.
Cover any exposed screws with plugs. Once you’ve finished installing your spindles, it’s time to make sure your staircase looks nice and clean up top. This is where you’ll want to use plugs. To do this simply take a plug cutter and drill holes where each screw was placed before removing them with a screwdriver or chisel (if necessary). Then hammer in plugs until they’re flush with the surface of the wood. If there are any that are too big for their britches, use a hammer and chisel to remove those little suckers or just leave them be if they don’t bother you too much.
Install a railing if needed for safety.
If you’re building a staircase in a tight space, you may want to consider adding a handrail. A railing can provide safety and security, plus it will help keep the stairway looking organized and clean.
Don’t forget that you should always use the proper tools and techniques when installing rails. For example, if you’re using nails or screws to secure your railing posts, be sure to drill pilot holes before inserting them into drywall or studs (or whatever other material is being used for the walls). This step will prevent cracking or splitting of the wall materials as well as reduce the risk of injury from sharp edges on exposed metal parts like screws and brackets.
A staircase takes up a lot of room, so it’s important to be efficient in your use of space if you’re building one in a small place.
Building a staircase in a small space may seem like an impossible task, but there are ways you can make it work. If you need to build a staircase on the second floor of your home or apartment building, here are some tips on how to do it efficiently and effectively so that it doesn’t take up too much room.
- Measure the space where your staircase will be built. It’s important to know exactly how big of an area you’ll need for both sides of the staircase (one side will be against the wall) so that when measuring those spaces out, they’re not too big or too small for what you want them to be able to hold without endangering anyone who uses them regularly by being overcrowded with furniture or other items cluttering up those areas every day.
- Make sure that any materials used for constructing this kind of thing are sturdy enough for use by heavy objects like people walking around upstairs all day long without falling down onto anyone below them due to poor construction techniques used during production time at factory level before shipment arrives here at destination.
Final words
We hope that this article has helped you think creatively about how best to build a staircase in your small space. It’s important to keep safety in mind as you make plans and do the work, since a staircase is often an overlooked hazard in many homes. By keeping these considerations in mind, though, you can design the perfect staircase for your home without crowding out other essential pieces of furniture or decorations.
