One thing that homeowners tend to overlook when it comes to remodeling or finishing their basement is the stairs. Once your basement is finished it will be beautiful but when you open the door to go to your basement you will see those unfinished and plain wood stairs. Since this is the first thing people see when accessing the basement, we think the stairs should be given much more attention.

THE PATHWAY TO THE BASEMENT

Though they simply act as a pathway to another area of your home, your basement stairs say a lot about your attention to detail regarding basement design. They may be as simple or as elaborate as you wish. Stairs going to a child’s play area should be designed with children in mind where stairs leading to an adult-oriented lounge or wet bar should be elegantly designed for adult use.

MATERIALS

You can finish your stairs in a simple and cost effective way or you can go all out and reposition them completely. If you would like to do major work on your stairs give us a call, we can make them look beautiful and impress your guests. Share your design ideas with us and we’ll offer up our expertise derived from years of experience with stairs and basement design.

Paint is great for a quick and easy way to finish your stairs, choose high quality paint that will withstand the amount of traffic that will travel the stairs. This will not cost much but it will not be a major change. You could also choose to have a carpet runner to run down the middle of the stairs and either paint or stain the outer portions. This will provide a more sophisticated look, rather than just plain wood.

Many homeowners choose to place carpet completely over their stairs. This is a great option because the basement tends to stay cooler and nobody likes walking on cold stairs. However, since basements are more prone to dampness, over time they may need more upkeep and replacement altogether if a flood occurs. 

Vinyl is good option for your basement stairs because it is durable and resists moisture. It comes in all different styles, textures, colors and finishes. The downside to vinyl is that it’s not warm when you walk barefoot on it, like carpet. You could also use a great quality stain and finish wooden stairs with a beautiful wood stain. 

You can go as far as you want when it comes to your stairs; you can change them completely and add unique and elegant handrails. The choice is up to you, but if you need help with remodeling your basement stairs let us know and we will get them looking beautiful in no time.