Metal stairs: location, design. Circular metal stairs. Metal spiral staircase.

The idea of "good stairs" means not only structural unit and link between floors, but also a subject adding to the perception of interior. Stairs can dominate or be hidden in the room, thus leaving free space for other interior elements, but in any case the right choice of stairs influences success of the whole designer project. Metal stairs can be of any type: from the simplest circular stairs made of steel to exclusive stairs made of bronze.

Metal stairs: advantages and shortcomings
The main advantages of metal stairs:

• Possibility to combine straight and curved circular flights, which will always decorate any interior;
• low cost of end product;
• durability and long life.

But metal stairs do not always successfully match the interior of premises. To make metal stairs look harmonic, they are covered with wood, which makes stairs look aesthetically. Metal stairs covered with wood has high level of durability and its production is not very expensive.

Metal stairs: shape and style

The shape of metal stairs - straight, rounded, circular – depends on opportunities provided by interior where it will be mounted. The style of metal stairs though is dictated by the general character of all other decorative elements and details in premises, and first of all – by design of balustrades.

Metal stairs: materials

Metal stairs are usually made of steel, cast iron, iron, aluminum or bronze. But choice of metal in this case influences not only cost and appearance of future stairs, but also the need to use different coatings and patina, which shall be put on almost all metal stairs. For example, cast iron requires painting, waxing or coating with chemical patina.

Metal stairs: location

Location of metal stairs is connected with complex location of other interior elements. Recently optimal location of metal stairs has been often calculated with the help of special computer programs which take into account not only general style and opportunities of premises, but also individual demands of the customer.

Circular metal stairs

Circular metal stairs has become more popular recently due to their economy in the wide sense of this word. Circular metal stairs vary from rather cheap assmebled steel constructions to expensive cast iron stairs in Victorian style. Besides circular stairs allow different designer solutions.