An attractive option for the modern home, stainless steel staircases come in many different designs. If your replacing an old staircase you’ll find stainless steel will suit older buildings as well. The quality of stainless steel makes it sleek, attractive and long lasting, thus suiting most building types. Weather your looking at installing a space saving spiral staircase or a grand entrance staircase you’ll find stainless to be strong, relatively maintenance free and a stylish addition to your building.
With a stainless steel staircase you’ll have something that is modern, easy to maintain and keep clean. There are many different companies offering stainless steel fixtures, handrails, balustrades, and these companies can make them to your specifications. Meaning your stainless steel staircase will be exactly what you want. The versatility of stainless steel means you can use it for an internal staircase, or an external staircase.
There is one thing you need to be aware of when choosing your stainless steel staircase, and that is that stainless steel comes in different grades. Most of it is relatively rust resistant, however if your building an external stainless steel staircase and the building is situated close to the ocean, you will need to make sure your stainless steel staircase is built using marine quality corrosion resistant stainless steel. While most grades of stainless steel are corrosion resistant, marine quality will stand up to the harsh salt environments better then the other grades.
When building a stainless steel staircase you will need to make sure it complies with the building regulations. The building code gives specific regulations regarding the height of the handrails, when the handrail needs to start, the height of the steps, and the spaces between rails and balustrade. If you follow the building codes your new stainless steel staircase will be safe, keeping the people using the staircase safe.
While stainless steel is aesthetically pleasing and matches in with most building materials, it is also very strong, making a stainless steel staircase a good investment for commercial and private applications. The versatility of stainless steel means you can have an original or different staircase designed to suit your specific requirements. Stainless steel comes in different finishes, all silver however it comes in a polished look or a brushed look, making it even more versatile and unique.
Stainless steel is often matched with timber in construction and is a good look for staircases. Other ideas are, using stainless steel wire, giving you a view through your stairs, if you so desire. This can be a good option for a staircase that passes across a window or deck. Glass is more expensive but can also be a good look with stainless steel, once again giving you more of a view through your staircase. If your home were ultra modern with lots of glass already in it, a glass and stainless steel staircase would be a feature as well as perform a function.
Matching stainless steel handrails, balustrades and fittings to your stainless steel staircase will give you a good solid product that will be rust resistant, relatively maintenance free, strong, durable and attractive. So weather you’re doing a DIY project or having it fully installed by a professional, stainless steel staircases are a solid investment in your property.