Most of the products made by professional craftsmen are remembered for a long time by their appearance, as they are real works of art. The individual wrought iron staircase in the house, made individually, is an original element of the design of the premises, which will suit any style.
It is not necessary that the entire staircase was made of metal. Forged can only be the railing and the supporting frame. You can use a wide variety of materials to arrange the steps, which emphasize the original design of your solution.
In addition to a beautiful appearance, forged structures are characterized by increased strength, wear resistance, durability and safety during operation. The effect of moisture on the metal inside the apartment building is always minimal and a simple varnish coating will provide the most reliable protection against corrosion.
To perform forging, plastic grades of steel are used, due to which assembly elements can be given the most diverse form. As a result, each structure is created strictly individually, which gives the room a solid and sophisticated look.
The main disadvantage of forged stairs is the high cost associated with the manufacture and use of artistic elements of individual manufacture and assembly. However, the resulting result fully justifies the money spent. The finished design will become a real decoration of the house and will serve for many years.
Forged stairs in a wooden house look especially good, providing the perfect combination with natural wood walls.
In addition, it should be noted the need for professional skills for high-quality performance of work, as well as the use of blacksmith equipment and welding equipment. If you wish, you can make a beautiful staircase with your own hands, but the manufacture of most decorative elements will have to be ordered at the forge or at a metal processing plant.
Types of forged stairs in residential buildings
A general classification can be made depending on:
- spatial and structural devices;
- materials used;
- used in the design of patterns.
The final choice of the stairs is determined by its location in the house, the availability of free space, the level of convenient use, financial capabilities and other factors.
Possible design solutions
The designs of forged stairs in a private house are constantly being improved and improved. Making decisions largely depends on the availability of space for installation and purpose, which can be a front door, household or household. In a spatial arrangement, the staircase to the upper floor may look like:
- one direct march;
- screw lift;
- L-shaped or U-shaped in 2 spans;
- curved.
By the method of installing and securing the steps, the staircase structure can be:
- supporting, with one or two load-bearing beams;
- with fixing support elements on the wall;
- self-supporting, where each subsequent step is suspended on the previous one, and the uppermost one rests on a horizontal supporting console.
The latter design visually hangs in the air, without leaning on anything, which makes it look easy and elegant.
Marching stairs
In most cases, these are solid, large structures with one direct span, occupying a significant part of the space of the room. They are installed in large houses, where the issue of saving usable space is not very important, as well as in office, public and industrial buildings. Wide and durable marches are easy to use and feature a high level of security.
With high ceilings and a too long march, the staircase may have an intermediate platform and a turning span. As a rule, the steps of the flight of stairs are made of natural or artificial stone, valuable wood, and forged products are used only for the manufacture of enclosing railings.
For the installation of load-bearing elements, profile metal rolling is used, since stone steps and other installed parts have significant weight.
Screw
The installation of such structures requires significantly less space. Therefore, they are installed in the confined space of small rooms, additionally providing an affordable budget option for construction.
The main disadvantage of a spiral lift is a decrease in comfort during use, especially in cases where you need to not only climb to the top floor yourself, but also bring in some large things. Therefore, such decisions are often taken, if necessary, devices additional spare lift and as a decorative element.
In general, forged spiral staircases are beautiful, strong and durable products that occupy the smallest possible space. Making them from wood is very time consuming and will not provide the necessary reliability. Metal for such systems is the most correct solution.
Double span swivel structures
Such stairs suit if necessary to save free space in the room. L-shaped have an intermediate platform between two straight flights located at an angle of 90 degrees with respect to each other.
Both spans are mounted on the walls of the room and can have vertical supports or simply fixed on a stone vertical surface. U-shaped stairs have a 180 degree turn and are usually located in a specially provided vestibule, the width of which corresponds to two flights of stairs.
An important point of both stairs is the presence of fences on only one side. This reduces the total cost due to the reduction in the number of forged art elements.
Curved
Stair structures with complex spatial options look very impressive and original. Only professionals of the highest qualification can perform this work. The most common are semicircular climbs with downhill steps and an upper platform.
Design Options
Depending on the chosen style, the wrought-iron stairs to the second floor in a private house can have a light and elegant look, be decorated with additional monograms or be composed only of linear elements. The task of the designer is to choose such patterns so that they match the style of the interior as much as possible.
Metal products can be coated with various coloring compounds. As a result, the forged structure can be burnished, made in bronze or gold leaf. For modern styles, you can use white, beige or light gray paints. Wooden steps are best covered with wear-resistant varnish without hiding the natural structure of the tree. A bright staircase will be appropriate in any room, but dark tones require a special setting.
When checking workmanship, attention should be paid to the condition of the welds. As a result of the work of a good welder and subsequent stripping, it is almost invisible, especially after painting the metal.
Shod ladder independently
Installing a metal staircase with your own hands is a difficult technical task that requires knowledge and skills. You must be sure that the resulting design will meet all operational requirements and safety standards. Therefore, the manufacture of the stairs must begin with a preliminary design, which will indicate all the necessary details and the possible distribution of weight loads.
It is best to find a photo of the stairs that will fully meet your needs (options for such photos will be offered at the end of the article). Pay attention to complex nodes and details. Think about whether it is possible to make them at home or if it will be necessary to make an order to forge in the workshop. Note that the wrought-iron staircase differs from the usual metal one only in its fence. The supporting frame, supports and steps are the same.
Choose a flat horizontal place where you can draw the steps of the stairs in full size. Lay out the railing details on this unique working layout and proceed with the assembly. With double-sided fencing, this method will avoid errors.