If you are planning to build a two-story private house or a country house, then at some point during construction you will need to take care of constructing a staircase to the second floor. Not everyone can make a staircase with their own hands - for this you need to have certain carpentry skills, some experience, as well as a sufficient amount of free time. Isn't it better to take advantage of the advantageous and... offer from our professional company in Moscow? We offer stairs for every taste, color, style and economic capabilities of our clients. And you can find the current price list and 100 magnificent photos of structures in the presented article.
100 photos of the most beautiful staircases for every taste
Before we begin to get acquainted with the incredible variety of staircase systems from a domestic manufacturer in Moscow, let’s get acquainted with a little theory - and what kind of staircases exist in nature.
Types of staircase systems depending on design
So, staircase structures to the second floor are divided into the following types:
Screw
Spectacular and compact products, complex in manufacturing method, but with a magnificent appearance. Their main advantage is their small size, allowing the structure to be placed even in a very small area of the room.
Photo 1.Marching
This type of staircase structures is the most common and in demand. This is explained by the simplicity of the circuit, reliability, conciseness and relatively low cost.
Photo 2.Combined
This type of staircase is a wonderful solution for those who want to combine the advantages of the two types listed above - compactness from a screw design and practicality from a marching system.
Photo 3.Types of staircase structures depending on the material
Today, modern manufacturers offer consumers an incredible number of various staircase systems made from materials such as:
- Wood of various species;
Photo 4. The cost of wooden stairs is also very different, it all depends on the value of the wood. For example, a product made of oak with handmade railings will cost much more than a staircase made of beech or spruce - Marble and other natural mineral;
Photo 5.- Ultra-light metal alloys;
Photo 6.- Forged construction;
Photo 7. Forged stairs are grandiose and magnificent. The high cost of such work is more than compensated by the incredibly impressive appearance of the product. - Concrete system;
Photo 8.- Combined designs that include several materials in one product - wood, metal, stone.
Photo 9. Staircase structures that combine several types of manufacturing materials are a real work of art that can transform your home beyond recognition Our specialized enterprise in Moscow offers its customers modern, safe and beautiful staircase designs for every taste. In the company's assortment you will find a huge number of ready-made products, and you can also order a staircase according to an exclusive original project.
Photo 10. Spectacular and high-quality products from the company "Stairs Profi" will fit perfectly into both modern and classic interiors Huge selection of inexpensive stairs in Moscow
The huge and varied catalog of our company presents ready-made stairs at attractive and competitive prices, classified in the following areas:
- modular designs;
Photo 11. The modular system fits perfectly into any modern interior - wooden crafts;
Photo 12. Wooden stairs - stylish, reliable and environmentally friendly - stairs for cottages;
Photo 13. Stairs for cottages will certainly decorate the interior of your home - second floor structures;
Photo 14.- custom products;
Photo 15. Order a staircase from us and you will transform your home beyond recognition - spiral staircases;
Photo 16.- products with forged elements
Photo 17. Staircases decorated with forging are always in trend - metal structures and other types.
Photo 18. Metal stairs are suitable for a stylish country house Staircase designs for every taste
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Photo 27. There are all sorts of staircases that do not exist in nature - order an exclusive design for yourself
Photo 28. The staircase will create comfort and emphasize the style of your home
Photo 29. Wood is the most versatile material for stairs
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Photo 32. Straight staircase in the style of "minimalism"
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Photo 34. Designer design of the second floor
Photo 35. Cozy wooden staircase for a country house
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Photo 40. One of the incredible design solutions
Photo 41. Classic is always in fashion Photo 42. Photo 43. Photo 44. Forged products - grandiose and magnificent
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Photo 50. The price of a stair product depends on many factors - the complexity of the design, the cost of the material, the exclusivity of the design
Photo 51. A staircase with wide steps and a slight bend is absolutely safe to use
Photo 52. Thanks to forged elements, the design looks light and airy
Photo 53.Price list for stairs from a company in Moscow
Let's take a closer look at the prices for each of the types of stairs presented by our company, indicating their current prices.
Modular stairs
Photo 54. Modular staircase "Duet" with steps made of natural oak
Photo 55. The "Duet" design with beech steps is an economical and effective product for your interior Modular stairs of the "Elegant" series are an excellent solution for a stylish interior at affordable prices presented below:
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Photo 60."Prestige" with a 180 degree turn - price 47 160
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Photo 61. Direct "Prestige" - 42 748
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Photo 62."Solo" of direct design - a stylish and effective product at an affordable price 70 858
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Photo 64. 180 degree reversible design "Modern" - exclusive and fashionable design at an affordable price 125 262
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Photo 65. Staircase with a 90 degree turn, "Modern" series, cost 120 030
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Photo 66. The product "SuperElegant" with a 180 degree rotation has a price 108 277
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Photo 68.Wooden stairs
This type of staircase products will appeal to those who value natural wood, simplicity and reliability of design. The material used for the manufacture of these stairs is environmentally friendly, beautiful and reliable.
Good afternoon. Today we will ascend to beauty. Move along the steps of beauty. Sliding along the railings of the future. And cling to the balusters of the invisible... In short - down with intrigue! We will talk about metal stairs for a private home– airy, weightless, floating in the air – and how they wonderfully transform the interior.
Stairs to the second floor of a house are not always bulky structures made of solid wood, with creaky steps and wide railings.
Interfloor stairs can be made of metal - and then they no longer crush with their massiveness, do not overload the room - but only lift us quickly and weightlessly to new levels of our domestic happiness.
The choice of type of construction and design solutions in staircases for the home is so wide - that I decided to CREATE THIS one especially for you ARTICLE to help you decide on the type of staircase for your home.
In this article you will see a variety of designs for staircases and flights. These will be
- compact spiral staircases to the second floor (twisted in a spiral)
- straight stairs and with a turn (which do not take up much space)
- stairs on consoles and consoles (you will find out how they differ - and choose your type)
You will find out what kind of metal structures you can order - as a staircase to the second floor of a private house, to the attic, to the basement, fire escape stairs, street stairs in the form of a porch.
So, let's understand it in detail and specifically.
The advantages of metal stairs are over wooden ones.
METAL STAIRS are the most reliable staircase structures. Wide design possibilities allow such staircases to be truly beautiful (and even chic), radically transforming the interior of the house.
Metal is the only opportunity to combine LIGHTWEIGHT and RELIABILITY.
Wooden stairs for a home always require massive beams, large-section beams and additional space in the room. Wood is a material that breathes, moves - sometimes absorbing moisture, sometimes drying out - and is constantly changing.
Over time, this leads to loosening of the structure and the appearance of creaking and sagging steps. With a metal staircase this will never happen. It will remain consistently strong and reliable for decades. 
Wooden bulky stairs eat up space. While thin metal plates, elegant railings and transparent fences KEEP AIR AND LIGHT IN THE ROOM.
And if you like the soft vibrant color of wood, then the metal steps of the stairs can be painted if desired polymer paint in wood shades.
In the photo below you see metal steps beige color (like a light wood shade)…
You can give steel steps a rich brown color (dark wood).
The production of stairs always begins with an assessment of the basic design of the room and the development of a private project for this particular house.
Another important advantage of metal stairs to the second floor is the ability to create increased level of security steps and flights.
ONLY in metal stairs You can do unique steps with RIGGED anti-slip protection. This will make your interfloor staircase completely safe for both small children and tipsy guests.
A staircase that is both SOLID and LOW-BULKY is the perfect solution for a modern home interior.
Moreover, the interfloor staircase is made of metal not necessary assumes an interior in a cool HI-TECH style.
Such designs (both straight and rotary) are laconic and versatile. And therefore, stairs made of cold metal can easily fit into a home interior, full of comfort and warmth and rich colors.
Many manufacturing companies provide the opportunity to PAINT metal products in a wide range of colors. This will help bring any design solution into reality. the boldest shade.
You can order a staircase for a private house to suit the interior of any style.
We can make simple, strict forms of an interfloor staircase... or give the staircase for a house or porch an aesthetic and sophisticated design with forging elements.
Metal external stairs - porch, rise to a high terrace.
Metal stairs can be entrance leading to the porch or terrace.
External high staircase can lead to the second floor attic .
Metal stairs for administrative buildings.
You can order strong and durable metal stairs for offices, administrative and industrial premises, restaurants.
Fell a little in love with the idea of a metal embodiment... Now let's talk about THREE main types such stepped structures.
TYPES OF STAIRS according to their types of construction.
Stairs on STRINGS are light and airy.
Kosour is a cranked frame, which extends from the floor of the lower floor to the edge of the upper floor. The steps are attached to a reliable steel stringer structure. This heavy-duty design has an almost unlimited service life.
Below you see a staircase with one stringer (it runs in the center of the flights of stairs)
Also, a metal staircase can be on two stringers - along the edges of the flights of steps.
In the photo below you see an interfloor staircase on two stringers. One stringer runs along the wall - the second along the outer edge of the steps.
Such stringer staircase designs for the home are produced quite quickly(individually for all curves and your room) and the installation process itself happens quite quickly. And such a ladder serves faithfully for several decades (enough for great-grandchildren and their grandchildren).
Here in the photo below we see two types of stringer frames for interfloor stairs- a simple flat accordion stringer and a more massive straight staircase frame with welded frames of future steps.
CONSOLE STAIRCASE – floating steps.
Today, designers strive to relieve every square meter of living space. The cantilever staircase responds to their desire to simplify the space. Steps frozen in the air are an excellent design solution in the style of minimalism.
Despite the apparent fragility, such staircase structures for the second floor are VERY STRONG AND ABSOLUTELY RELIABLE... There is no doubt about this when you see How exactly is such a staircase installed?
The railing on such “floating” stairs can be made of glass...
... or completely absent.
Accurate engineering load calculation complies with general rule for such interfloor cantilever stairs — every step must withstand up to 150 kg of weight at the most extreme (farthest from the wall) point.
COMBINED STAIRS – stringer frame + consoles.
You can choose a COMBINED staircase frame for your home - when between the cantilever fastening of the steps and additional support in the form of a stringer.
We see an example of such a combined staircase to the second floor in the photo below - the hanging steps are suspended in the air (as in cantilever structures), but have an additional base in the form of a metal stringer installed along the wall.
SPIRLAL STAIRCASE made of metal.
The spiral metal staircase has radial shape of the structure– when the steps are placed SPIRAL around the central pillar of the support. Made of metal, such stairs to the second floor are very reliable. Even made according to the same project, they can look completely different, thanks to different methods of decorative painting.
Spiral staircases fit perfectly and succinctly into any room design.
They can serve as an interfloor staircase for a private house.
Or they can be installed in multi-level rooms equipped as an office.
Such stairs are also ordered as external street structures for climbing onto terraces and open attics.
Currently, there are quite a few companies on the market that make such staircases to order. Our accumulated experience, professional equipment and design and engineering capabilities allow us to make any staircase dream for your home come true.
An entrance staircase to a porch, an external staircase to a high terrace or a beautiful staircase to the second floor of a private house - each project is an individually developed solution, taking into account even the smallest wishes of the client.
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So you have built your own house, but there will still be a lot of interior work, especially if the home is two-story. One of the important points when arranging it is the presence of a staircase to the second floor. There are many options for its installation and standard projects, but the most reliable option is considered to be on a metal frame. We will tell you what schemes are available and how to implement them in practice to create a reliable design.
Stairs in the house
Why metal frame?
Stairs to the second floor on a metal frame have many advantages, including:
- Reliability;
- Strength;
- Wide possibilities for decoration, including large steps and other decor of any weight.
- Durability.
But choosing, let alone installing such a staircase is not so easy and you need to be provided with a variety of standard layouts and other important details.
Typical designs
Since stairs have been used in houses for a long time, there are a variety of their designs, these include:
- Marching - this metal support includes corners and channels. The frame is welded from the latter, and steps from the corners are attached to them. If a single-flight staircase is planned, then the use of support logs is allowed; they are installed in a cone shape. When choosing this design solution, make sure that the steps are parallel to the floor.
- On the stringers. A stringer is a support that is located under the steps; it can be in two versions - double and single. The first structure is placed on both sides of the staircase, and the step rests on two points: one stringer, channel or I-beam. It is placed in the middle of the structure, metal plates are fixed to it, on which the steps are in turn mounted.
- On bowstrings - that is, on a support that is located on the side of the steps.
- Spiral - these are used when it is not possible to install a full-fledged staircase. The role of support is played by a metal pillar in the central part, around which paddle-shaped steps are mounted. This type of staircase will definitely not work if there are elderly people or small children in the house.
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Requirements
Making a staircase to the second floor on a metal frame is labor-intensive and requires compliance with certain rules. And this is not without reason, because the safety of movement and the comfort of passage from the first floor to the second will depend on its quality and convenience. These rules include:
- The width of the staircase opening is 90 cm;
- The slope of the march must be constant, the values of the slope angles are presented in the table below;
- The most convenient step height is considered to be from 14 to 18 cm;
- The depth of each is no more than 27 cm;
- If there is a guardrail on the stairs, it must be able to withstand a load of at least 100 kg;
- The distance between the posts is 15 cm, and this is the maximum.
| Width | Height | March slope |
| 40 cm | 10 cm | 14⁰ |
| 38 cm | 11 cm | 16⁰ |
| 36 cm | 12 cm | 18⁰ |
| 34 cm | 13 cm | 21⁰ |
| 30 cm | 15 cm | 26⁰ |
| 28 cm | 16 cm | 29⁰ |
| 26 cm | 17 cm | 33⁰ |
| 24 cm | 18 cm | 37⁰ |
| 22 cm | 19 cm | 40⁰ |
Frame calculation
Stairs to the second floor on a metal frame require careful calculations. The quality of the project is half the battle and needs to be given close attention. What is important to consider when designing is the design of the frame, the method of fastening it and each of its elements, the size of the marches, the opening between floors, the height of the steps and their width, and the necessary materials.
We have already understood about possible design variations; as for the opening, it has a direct dependence on the height of the ceilings and the steepness of the stairs. The height of the steps can be different, the generally accepted one is from 14 to 18, but it will have to be calculated in kind, as well as their number. This can be done by dividing the length of the structure by the height of the steps.
When you have received all the data, you need to sketch the structure on a sheet of paper where you indicate all the dimensions and dimensions, this will help you when welding the frame and its components.
Preparation
Before you begin, you need to prepare all the necessary tools and equipment. Welding work should be carried out in special clothing and gloves to avoid injury. Of course, you need a manual inverter and electrodes, as well as a protective mask. You also need a grinder with cutting discs for grinding, a drill and metal drill bits. You will also need a reliable metal table, clamps, a vice, a tape measure, a square and a pencil. First you need to take all measurements and cut the materials into the necessary parts.
Supports
At the very beginning, you need to make supports; depending on the type of structure chosen, they can be different:
Process
Armed with the above tools, you need to weld the structures in accordance with the project. Check the parallelism of the placement of the elements on which the steps (supports) will be mounted. It’s good if you have an assistant with the appropriate equipment, since some elements are difficult to weld on your own. For example, stringers at right angles. The advantage of making a frame with your own hands is the ability to create any configuration and quickly change it.
This article is an overview of the most popular types of stairs, and also contains practical advice on how to make and calculate stairs to the second floor in a private house with your own hands. Scheme, calculations, dimensions, and drawings are attached. At the end of each chapter there is a video with a visual display of the construction process.
For ease of reading, the article is divided into several chapters:
- the first chapter contains general recommendations;
- the second chapter presents methods for creating a spiral staircase project that can be used at work;
- the third, fourth and fifth chapters have examples on creating conventional structures from wood, concrete and metal;
- the latter offers 10 design designs and answers the question about the optimal width.
For convenience, the article has a navigation panel with which you can go to any item and start reading from the required chapter.
Example of a metal staircase project
How to calculate the stairs to the second floor in a private house correctly with your own hands - general recommendations
The staircase is used for comfortable movement between floors. As a rule, this design is used daily - two-story houses are most often built with bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor. From this we can derive the two most important rules when designing a structure - safety and convenience.
Above the shelves Important: Stairs are a source of increased trauma for people of all ages. A fall can have an extremely negative impact on a person’s health, so you should make it as safe as possible. There are several ways to do this that allow you to completely minimize the risks.
First of all, it is necessary to make steps of optimal height and width. It’s easy to trip on steps that are too high, and it’s extremely difficult to walk on narrow ones, so you can easily slip. It is necessary to take this into account when designing, including the size in advance in the project.
In a big house The most optimal height of steps can be considered 150-200mm. This is enough to take a confident step, without fear of stumbling or placing your foot incorrectly. The depth or width must be at least 200mm - this requirement is easy to obtain from the average length of a person’s leg.
In addition, every staircase needs railings. They allow you to move with greater comfort and safety - the risk of falling is significantly reduced.
Important: The material must be non-slippery. It is better not to make stairs from tiles or varnished wood - they have a smooth surface that is very inconvenient for movement. If wood is used, it is not superfluous to sandpaper the steps or cover the steps with carpet.
Above the sofa Convenience often depends on safety. If the steps are safe, then at the same time they will be comfortable. Of course, sometimes, for the sake of convenience, you can deviate somewhat from the standard sizes - if they are used only by a tall person, you can make the height of the steps more than 200mm.
Graph of the relationship between the inclination of the stairs and ease of use How to make a screw structure yourself
The spiral staircase has its own special appearance, due to which it becomes possible to create a design that is completely unlike anything else. In addition, the screw design allows you to save a lot of space on both floors, making the room more ergonomic.
Screw Calculation of a spiral staircase to the second floor
In the case of creating a spiral staircase to the second floor, the calculation must begin with the number of steps and their height. Based on what was said in the last chapter, the optimal height between steps is 200mm, and the depth is 200-300mm. But we must take into account that the steps of spiral staircases look like expanding cones, and therefore their depth must be calculated in a special way.
With central pillar It is better to use mathematical formulas for calculations. First, you need to find out the circumference of the structure. The most convenient way to do this is using the formula 2*3.14*r, where r is the span width. For example, with a span width of 1000 mm, the circumference will be 6280 mm. To get the width of the step from the outside, it is enough to divide this distance by the number of steps in one span. For example, with 10 steps the distance will be 628mm, which will allow you to create a smooth staircase without voids.
Calculation diagram for the screw model The height of the structure is determined by the height of the room, just as when creating a regular staircase. The height between the steps should be optimal - for example, 150-250mm is usually enough. It is better to calculate the optimal height based on the height of the room. For example, the ceiling height in the room is 2700mm. The steps will be 20mm thick, the floor thickness will be 150mm.
Advice: Calculations must begin with the floor - the floor is the zero step. First, you need to sum up the height of the room and the ceiling, since this is the distance the staircase should go to. In this case it is equal to 2850mm. To get the number of steps, you need to divide it by the suitable height of one step with its height - for example, 220mm. The result, rounded up, is 13 steps. The last, 13th step, in this case, will serve as the floor of the second floor.
Graphic construction and dimensions At this stage, it is best to create the project on paper. It is not necessary to make it as accurate as possible in the drawing plan, but even a simple sketch will help to better understand the project.
Dimensions of spiral staircases to the second floor
When calculating the size, it is necessary to start from the most comfortable width of the stairs of 800-1000mm. This is enough to walk even with a large load on your hands, without restricting your movements (unfortunately, large furniture will still have to be lifted through the windows).
Screw model project A spiral staircase is a circle, so the diameter is equal to the addition of the width of the passages and, if the staircase is built with a central support, the size of the support. On average, the diameter of such a structure is 1600-2000mm, which is enough for its convenient use, regardless of its features. More details in the table below
Advice: Very often the size of the stairs depends on the height of the ceiling. For a small country house there is no point in making a very wide staircase - 700mm will be enough to get to the second floor. For attics, exactly the same rule applies.
Video project of a spiral staircase
This video shows how to make stairs to the second floor in a private house with your own hands (the diagram and dimensions of the project are attached). The main points of installation are shown, as well as all the features of working with this type of structure.
DIY wooden staircase to the second floor
An ordinary staircase can be built using similar calculations and methods. A do-it-yourself wooden staircase to the second floor in a private house is much simpler to make than a spiral staircase, but takes up relatively more space. Next, we will consider the main points of the calculation and video instructions.
Made of wood Calculation of a wooden staircase to the second floor
In this case, it is necessary to start from the same average values - with a depth of 200-250mm and a height of 200-250mm. The distance must be divided in the same way - calculating from the floor of the first floor to the floor of the second floor.
Calculation example The calculation of a wooden staircase to the second floor must take into account the length - it is the addition of the depth of all steps. The more there are, the longer the length itself will be. For an ordinary staircase in a room, on average, 10-12 steps are enough, which in total will be equal to 2000-2500mm with a depth of 200mm and 2500-3000mm with a depth of 250mm.
Design of a staircase with a 90 degree turn Advice: The average width of such a structure should be 800-1000mm. This size should provide complete freedom of action. Therefore, if railings are planned, then there should be additional space for them on the steps.
The opening above the structure should begin from the place where less than 2000-2200 mm remains from the step to the ceiling - this is enough for anyone of any height. You should not make the opening too short - savings in this case can result in inconvenience and additional labor costs.
Designations If you plan to create a turn, then it must be calculated under the same conditions - the only change is the width of the step - steps in the area of the turn are calculated similarly to screw steps, but they can be made with an emphasis on the wall.
Video instruction
This video provides instructions for designing and installing a wooden staircase with a 90-degree turn.
DIY concrete staircase to the second floor - video instructions
Concrete is an excellent material for stairs - it is very durable and allows you to work with any volume. Often for such a design it is enough just to assemble the frame and fill it.
Formwork for concrete structures Important: It should be noted that creating a concrete staircase to the second floor with your own hands requires a very large investment - a completely cast structure requires a huge amount of concrete. Most likely, you will have to order a full-fledged concrete mixer - the process will take an extremely long time using the usual manual method.
Cast design To facilitate this process, the span should be additionally strengthened with different blocks. A good idea is to create a frame of foam blocks, on which the formwork is subsequently laid. This allows you to get additional space under the structure and use it for household needs.
The video below shows the process of assembling the formwork and pouring it, depicting the main points of the work.
DIY metal staircase to the second floor - calculation and video instructions
Metal is an extremely flexible and yet durable material. A do-it-yourself metal staircase to the second floor, unfortunately, is not the most comfortable - it is quite difficult to heat it, but the strength will be very high. In addition, a metal staircase takes up little space - this is important for houses with a small total area.
Iron construction Features of the calculation in this case include the fact that the metal stage takes up very little space. Usually its size is 5-10mm, and despite the entire height of the structure, their total volume rarely exceeds 90-100mm.
The calculations are no different from ordinary stairs, but with the difference that it is necessary to take into account the resistance of materials. For the structure, we recommend using metal pipes with a wall thickness of at least 8mm, and for steps - reinforcement no thinner than 7mm. At the same time, with wide steps, thicker options should be used that will not sag under the weight of a person.
Do-it-yourself single-flight iron staircase to the second floor Advice: If the structure is created from square profiles, it is worth selecting them with a cross-section of at least 5 mm - square profiles are much more stable than round ones due to their hard edges. You can work with metal using both welding and fasteners.
The video below shows an example of creating a metal staircase structure, which is subsequently covered with plasterboard. It displays the main points of the work.
What should be the width of the stairs to the second floor in a private house - the correct dimensions?
This question is purely personal. Despite the optimal span width of 800-1000mm, this value can vary significantly depending on a person’s personal preferences. It must be taken into account that the wider the opening, the more resources will be required.
Examples of the width of different types of stairs It is worth setting a separate minimum limit of 500mm - a narrower design will be completely inconvenient to use, and moving some things or furniture along it will be quite problematic. The maximum limit depends solely on the room, but still, you should not make the width more than 2000-2500mm, especially in cases where the staircase is not the main one in the hall.
DIY stairs to the second floor in a private house - diagram and drawing of 10 projects
Scheme of stairs with straight flights 
Angled 90 degrees 
Drawing of a U-shaped staircase with a turning platform 
Plan of wooden model 
Detailed drawing 
Calculation 
Simple staircase 
With 180 degree rotation 
Straight staircase project 
Direct two-flight Welding a metal staircase to the second floor means getting an almost eternal and at the same time the most durable and aesthetic structure. You can try making it yourself if you wish. There are several types of such stairs. Some of them are easy to manufacture, others require certain skills to weld. Of course, to manufacture such a design you will need special equipment.
Open and closed structures
It can be either closed or open. In the first case, the entire structure is subsequently covered with finishing material. That is, the staircase is sheathed with plasterboard and wood. To make such a frame, it is allowed to use cheap channels and corners that are not very attractive in appearance.
In order to make an open frame, you will need to purchase metal coated with enamel. All welding work is carried out with the utmost care. After all, on the open frame, which in this case becomes part of the interior, no seams should be visible. But these metal stairs (photo below) look simply great.
Marching stairs
A flight of stairs is considered the most convenient option to use. Everyone is familiar with this design. These are the stairs that are installed in the entrances of high-rise buildings. Of course, such a structure can also be made of metal. There are only three main types of staircases: on strings, on stringers and on supports.
Stairs on bowstrings
A characteristic feature of staircases on bowstrings is that the steps on the side are not visible. Making metal stairs of this type is a simple process. In this case, the supports for the steps are simply attached to the inside of the main beams.
Staircases on stringers
When making stairs on stringers, corners under the steps are welded on top to pre-installed channels (serving as support beams). This results in a very reliable design. You can weld a metal staircase to the second floor either on two stringers or on one. In the latter case, there is only one support channel beam, and it is installed in the middle. This design looks very light and elegant and usually does not require risers.
Staircase on supports
This type of metal staircase to the second floor is not used very often in residential buildings. The fact is that a lot of metal is needed to make it. The risers and steps of such a staircase are attached to horizontal supports starting from the floor itself.
Spiral staircases
Spiral staircases are most often used where the size of the room does not allow the installation of a marching structure. They look very interesting, but they are not very convenient to use and are less safe. In this case, the entire structure is built around one supporting horizontal pipe.
Making a ladder on bowstrings
So, how to make a metal staircase to the second floor? First of all, you need to prepare the source material. To make a structure on bowstrings you will need:
- Channel with a section of 150x200 mm with a wall thickness of 8 mm.
- 45x45 mm.
- Welding machine.
- Electrodes.
- Grinding welding discs.
- Primer for metal.
The channels are attached to the load-bearing concrete beam at the top and to the slab at the bottom parallel to each other. 20-45 degrees is considered optimal. When installing channels, this must be taken into account.
Next, sections for the steps should be welded to the inner sides of the resulting supports. In this case, be sure to use a level. It is also important to remember that the height of the step should not be more than 18 cm. The optimal width is considered to be 30 cm. If this condition is met, you will get a very comfortable metal staircase. It won’t be too difficult to build such a structure with your own hands.
Making stairs on stringers
To make a staircase on stringers, you will need the same material as for a structure on strings. In this case, the load-bearing channel bars are also pre-installed. Next you will need to make supports for the steps. They are made from a corner that must be bent at an angle of ninety degrees. The resulting gusset supports are welded to the channels from above or from the inside, carefully monitoring their horizontalness. The end result is a very reliable metal ladder. Making such a design with your own hands is somewhat more difficult than the version with bowstrings.
There is also another way to install supports under the steps. In this case, racks are welded to the top of the channel, the height of which is equal. During installation, use a level, achieving strict verticality of the elements. The frame for the steps is welded separately from the corner. The resulting quadrangular frames are welded to the racks on one side and to the channels on the other.
If one of the channels is adjacent to the wall, it makes sense to additionally attach it to it with anchors. After the frame is completely welded, all its elements must be coated with a primer and painted with two layers of paint.
What can steps be made of?
Metal steps for stairs must be made of material at least 3 mm thick. It is best if their surface is corrugated. You can also cover the top of these steps with anti-slip material. To attach them to the supports, metal screws are used, which must be screwed in from below.
Metal steps are rarely used in residential premises. After all, the material is quite cold. And walking on it, say, barefoot will not be very pleasant. Therefore, most often in houses a metal staircase with wooden steps is installed. The tree is attached to the frame in this case also using self-tapping screws.
How to make handrails
A fence for a metal staircase can be made using reinforcing bars, tubes or rolled metal. Handrails can be attached to the supporting channel in three ways: with bolts, by welding or as an entire structure. For railings, you can take pipes with a diameter of 35-80 mm. They are welded to the upper ends of pre-fixed posts. To make the surface of the railing pleasant to the touch, they can be covered with a plastic pipe, having first cut it lengthwise.
How to design a finished staircase
After the frame is welded and the steps and handrails are installed, you can begin the final design of the staircase. When welding structural elements, the seams should be placed inside. In this case, they will not interfere with the finishing lining. The stairs are usually finished with wood or plasterboard. When choosing a material, they are guided primarily by the overall style of the interior.
The material is cut in accordance with the design features of the stairs. The sheathing is fastened with self-tapping screws or self-tapping screws in such a way that there are no gaps left at the joints.
A metal staircase can be made with your own hands without much difficulty. But only if you have basic welding skills. Inept actions can lead to damage to the frame. As a result, you will have to redo all the work again, or the ladder will turn out to be unsafe to use. If you are not confident in your abilities, it still makes sense to spend money by turning to specialists.