Staircase renovation of an open staircase

An open staircase is a beautiful sight in your home. Because it has no risers, you can see between the steps and create light and space in your home. Do you have an open staircase and it no longer meets your needs? Would you prefer a closed staircase, for example, or would you like to refresh your open staircase? Read in this article what is involved in a staircase renovation of an open staircase.

What does the staircase renovation of an open staircase cost?

The staircase renovation of an open staircase is a lot cheaper than the renovation of a closed staircase because you need less material. The price of the staircase renovation depends on your staircase and your requirements:

• Sealing the stairs
• The number of steps of the stairs
• The number of stairs you are having refurbished at the same time
• The cladding of the stairs
• The shape of the stairs

View the average prices for the renovation of an open staircase below.

• How do you want your open staircase to look?

There are an awful lot of options when you have your open staircase refurbished. Not only the material is an important choice, but also the colour. After all, a staircase is a real eye-catcher in your home. By getting inspiration, you can be sure that you will refurbish your open staircase in a way that matches the rest of your interior. For example, create a mood board with materials, colours and creative ideas.

Step 2: Remove the old material

When you have decided what your new open staircase is going to look like, the work begins. The staircase specialist naturally starts by removing the old material. All carpeting, laminate or other finishing materials should be removed from the staircase to ensure it is completely bare. The staircase specialist also removes any old glue residue, so that the steps are smooth and even and the covering fits tightly and adheres well. If you opt for stair covering, it is slightly less important to remove all glue residue. Unlike soft stair covering, with hard covering steps the glue remnants do not show through.

Step 3: Cut the material to size

Have you chosen, for example, laminate or wood covering steps for your open staircase? The staircase specialist will cut the steps to size so that they fit perfectly. To do this, he uses a stair spider with which he easily measures both straight and turning steps. With carpet, the stair specialist rolls the carpet over the open staircase and cuts the corners so that the carpet sits nice and straight on your open staircase.

It is very important that the measuring and tailoring is done properly. This is because if you do it yourself and the covering does not fit, you will have a lot of extra costs. By calling in a staircase specialist, you no longer run the risk and you can be sure of a good and tight result.

Step 4: Mounting

When all the materials are ready, the installation of the new stair covering begins. The specialist uses special glue to fix the transfer steps or soft stair covering. The specialist will do this within a day.

Step 5: Finishing

Your staircase renovation of the open staircase is not complete until the staircase is nicely finished. The staircase specialist fills all seams with silicone sealant in the same colour as the staircase. The stair specialist will also install the banister so you can safely use the open staircase, as well as any other accessories you add to your staircase. Think, for example, of stair mats or lighting under the steps.

Advantages of staircase renovation open staircase

If your open staircase is worn out, you have two choices: install a new staircase or refurbish your old staircase. Renovating your current open staircase has several advantages:

• A staircase renovation is a lot quicker than installing a new staircase. You will already have a ‘new’ staircase within one or two days.
• A staircase renovation does not require any cutting and breaking. So you have much less inconvenience, dust and other mess than when installing a new staircase.
• Refurbing your open staircase is better for the environment than installing a new staircase because you have less waste.
• A refurbishment is an easy way to adapt your open staircase to the latest trends or your personal taste.

From open to closed staircase

An open staircase gives more space and light in your home, but is less safe than a closed staircase. Do you prefer closed stairs for these or other reasons? Of course you can. Read the article about closing an open staircase.

Do you have a closed staircase that you want to open up? Unfortunately, you can’t just do that because the steps will not have enough support. In this case, choose to have a new staircase installed.

Frequently asked questions about renovating an open staircase

1. Can I reuse parts of the old staircase?

When renovating stairs, you only replace the covering of the stairs. So the base of the open staircase remains, which saves a lot of inconvenience and money. Do you have a wooden staircase with minor damage? A new layer of paint or varnish will easily remove these damages.

2. How can I be sure of good quality from the staircase specialist and the staircase renovation?

If you are having your open staircase renovated, of course you want it to be done properly. Check out reviews of stair specialists, for example on our online profiles of professionals or on the website of the stair specialist itself, so you can be sure that the stair specialist is suitable for renovating your stairs.

Another way to be sure of good quality is to choose a specialist with a KOMO quality mark. This quality mark stands for quality in terms of safety and longevity of construction projects.

Would you like to have your open staircase finished with wood? Then choose wood with a FSC label, which stands for high-quality and sustainable wood. This is not only better for the environment, but also extends the lifespan of your open staircase.