Tag
12 articles tagged with “Stair Budget”
September 30, 2024
Red Oak is generally more affordable than White Oak, prompting many to explore finishing techniques to achieve a similar look. At first glance, some Red Oak may resemble White Oak, but they have distinct differences. White Oak features a light brown hue, tighter grain, and greater density, while Red Oak has a red tint and […]
Read Article →
April 20, 2022
Sometimes your design calls for an elegant curved stair, but the budget falls short. Here are some variations on a full curved stair. These take up less space and cost less than a full curved stair, while still providing an elegant and unique solution. These designs save on the cost of stringers and rails, as […]
Read Article →
January 11, 2022
the difference in a nutshell
Read Article →
February 18, 2021
A spiral staircase is the most compact stair design. Spiral stairs have a center support post, a landing deck at the top and usually have a diameter of 48″ to 96″. The small size of a spiral allows it to fit into corners and service lofts, attics and other secluded areas where traffic will be […]
Read Article →
March 18, 2020
Create a stress-free process and a happy ending
Read Article →
March 9, 2020
The stair is an integral part of a home and, depending on the layout and styles, can be the focal point that sets the tone for the rest of the home. All too often, stairs are overlooked until the end of a project when budgets are tight. By selecting all key items at the front […]
Read Article →
March 4, 2020
Differences, costs, and Pro tips
Read Article →
February 27, 2020
What's in and what's new in the world of stairs
Read Article →
December 6, 2019
Part 2 of 4 — Shape In the last blog, Getting the Most from Your Stair Dollar (Part 1), we introduced the three basic factors to keep in mind when thinking of your stair budget. Here we’ll explore the first of those three factors: Shape. A straight stair is the least costly and also takes […]
Read Article →
November 14, 2019
Part 1 of 4 — Overview Milled stairs may cost from $2,000 for a hardwood stair with wall rails, to $200,000 on the high end. Most of us are shopping in the $5,000–20,000 range. When designing your stair and railing plan, there are three basic factors to keep in mind in order to use your […]
Read Article →
November 5, 2012
A common question I hear is, “How much does a stair cost?” The price range of stairs is very large; from a pine boxed stair for a basement — a few hundred dollars — all the way up to an artistic stair for well over $100K. Start by establishing your stair budget and determine what […]
Read Article →
October 31, 2012
When you are planning your construction project, it will be good to know how much to allow for your stairs. There is a strong relationship between the total value of a house and the amount spent on the staircase. An average custom staircase costs from 1.5% to 2.5% of the home’s selling price. The low […]
Read Article →