When should the staircase be installed?

On finished floor (if not, consider shimming)

On bare wall before finishing (installing a staircase could damage wall finishes)

What staircase width should I allow for if I am fitting a balustrade?

You need to think in terms of total width: balustrade + staircase

Pre-assembled or kit?

Depending on your DIY skills, choose whether or not to opt for a pre-assembled staircase.

Pre-assembled:

+ ease of installation

+ time saving for the customer

+ Less risk of damaging it during installation

Kit:

+ easier to transport if collecting in person

- Assembling a staircase requires good DIY knowledge

Number of packages for the pre-assembled staircase (excluding balustrade)

Straight: 1

¼ turn: 2

Intermediate ¼ turn: 3

Double intermediate ¼ turn: 3

Taking measurements / key points

Height:

WATCH THE LEVEL

It is important to take measurements from finished floor to finished floor (or allow for shimming / e.g. for tiles laid after staircase)

Watch for uneven flooring on the lower floor / Ensure the starting floor is level

Width (partition wall and stairwell opening):

ATTENTION FINISHED STAIRWELL OPENING / PARTITION WALL WIDTH

ensure that the customer considers the finished width (e.g. w=80 cm, but the customer has not anticipated installation: insulation+plasterboard)

Staircase width = allow a 1 cm gap to facilitate installation

Which wood species?

It is above all an aesthetic choice

Fir: softwood => softer => "more fragile"

Beech and oak => hardwood => "more resistant"

Is my staircase making "noise?

Wood is a living material that can cause creaking

Where should I store my staircase?

Store your staircase in a dry room for at least 48 hours before installation