Facing stairs: choosing the right material
A staircase is not only a method by which people can move between floors, but also a very original addition to the design of the room. That is why its steps should not only be practical, but also have a fairly attractive appearance, so you can not do without a quality lining of the steps of the stairs.
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Materials that are used
Cladding stairs and steps can be made of a variety of materials.
The most popular of them are:
- Ceramic tile.
- Porcelain tile.
- Natural wood and other materials.
Note. A wide range of building materials that can be used for this purpose allows the landlord to choose the most optimal option.
Facing steps with wood
Wood is a very commonly used building material, which has many advantages.
Among them:
- Long term of operation.
- Saving money on the thickness of the steps.
- Ease of facing.
How the work is carried out:
- Cladding stair steps wood is produced in several stages. Initially, it is necessary to cover the steps of concrete with moisture-proof plywood, the thickness of which is 10-12 millimeters.
- Next, plywood is fixed to concrete. Dowels are used to complete this action. Already on the panel are placed ready-made wooden steps, which are fastened with screws or glue.
There are two ways to clad steps in wood:
- The first of them is the method by which only steps and steps are covered.
- And to the second, when absolutely the entire structure is covered.
Note. No matter what method you choose, your home will look elegant, aristocratic and noble.
Material Details:
- The tree has a fairly small weight, which provides additional amenities during facing work;
- This material is sufficiently elastic, which allows it to return to its previous position after any loads.
- Wood is flexible and at the same time flexible material, which provides convenience to the user during the repair of steps from it.
- This material has very poor thermal conductivity, which does not allow it to influence the concrete, cold in structure.
- The only drawback of this material is its susceptibility to destruction by various insects.
Facing steps with granite
Facing steps for stairs with porcelain stoneware is an excellent solution. You can use this building material in residential buildings, as well as in office and administrative buildings.
Porcelain tile has a large number of advantages:
- Environmental Safety.
- High density.
- Strength.
- Corrosion resistant.
Stages of the facing:
- To perform cladding work, it is necessary to initially measure the rough steps with a high level of accuracy and choose the best option for the size of porcelain stoneware.
Tip. If during these works it becomes necessary to cut porcelain tiles, then it is best to use a water-cutting machine.
- This device does not allow cracks and chips during cutting.Next, it is necessary to clean the rough steps and cover them with an acrylic primer.
- After that, facing the treads, and then the steps. It is necessary to carry out facing work from top to bottom.
- Smooth porcelain stoneware is used for facing steps in the middle of rooms.
Tip. Facing the steps of external stairs is best done from porcelain stoneware, which has a loose border. This will guarantee a high level of safety while driving.
Material Details:
- Porcelain tile is characterized by a high degree of wear resistance, which provides it with a sufficiently long service life.
- This finishing material is characterized by abrasion resistance, which allows it to have excellent appearance for a sufficiently long time.
- The material is frost-resistant, which allows it to be used for finishing stair steps, both in the middle and outside of the room.
- The relatively light weight of porcelain stoneware provides lightweight conditions for its installation.
- This material is characterized by a low level of water absorption, which protects the tile from tearing during frosts.
- Porcelain stoneware is produced from high quality raw materials, which provides it with a high level of resistance to various negative mechanical influences.
Facing steps with ceramic tiles
Ceramic tile has been and remains a fairly popular building material at all times due to excellent technical characteristics.
Among them:
- Long term operation.
- Water resistant.
- Frost resistance.
- Attractive appearance.
Work:
- Facing the stairs with ceramic tiles can be done both inside and outside the premises.
- Indoor steps can be tiled with smooth tiles, and outside - it is best to use rough tiles, which will protect people from falling and injuries.
Note. To produce the facing of the steps of the stairs, there is no need to prepare the surface. Initially, it is necessary to glue the ceramic tile to the riser so that its edges do not stick out.
- Next, tile is laid on a vertical surface. The edges of horizontal and vertical tiles must be combined.
To give an elegant appearance, the joints are rubbed with grout of the most suitable color.
Material Details:
- Thanks to the firing of this facing material, its surface is smooth.
- Ceramic tiles are produced according to the appropriate technology, which provides it with a sufficiently long service life.
- A high level of mechanical strength and resistance to chemicals is provided due to the low cost of this material.
- These units have different sizes, which allows the repairman to choose the most optimal option for facing work.
- The durability and color purity of ceramic tiles allows you to use it for quite a long time.
- A wide range of ceramic tiles allows the user to choose the most optimal option for cladding stair steps.
Facing stair steps is a fairly simple type of repair work that you can do yourself. An opportunity is also provided to entrust this procedure to professionals.
The price of facing works directly depends on the material used for facing, as well as on the quadrature of the stairs. For clarity, it is recommended to watch the training video.
