Stairs in the colour of the floor,
as if cut from one block.

Treads, risers and skirtings in one surface, joined to the floor downstairs and upstairs. On concrete stairs and, after proper preparation, on timber ones.

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Microcement staircase in the colour of the floor, black steel handrail, bright house with a tall window
Fig. 01 · Stairs and floor in one colour

A detail seen from the whole house

Stairs are the most sculptural element of an interior. Microcement brings out their form, and sharing the colour of the floor makes both storeys read as one space. The step edges matter most, and we reinforce and finish them with great care.

Continuity with the floor

The same colour and texture on floor and stairs, with no change of material.

Reinforced edges

Step edges get extra reinforcement because they take the most knocks.

Grip

We choose the sealer for the traffic on the stairs.

How we do it

  1. 1

    Structure check

    We check that the stairs are stable and that timber does not move.

  2. 2

    Preparation

    Repairs, primer and reinforcing mesh, plus a stiffening layer on timber.

  3. 3

    Microcement

    Treads, risers and edges as one surface.

  4. 4

    Protection

    A sealer with good grip and guidance on when the stairs can be used.

Questions and answers

Are microcement stairs slippery?

They do not have to be. On stairs we use a finish with more grip than on walls.

Can timber stairs be covered?

Yes, if the structure is rigid. Timber moves, so stiffening layers and reinforcement are needed.

How long do stairs take?

Usually a few working days. The stairs are out of use for part of that time, so we plan the order of work with the household.

Let us transform your stairs

Send a photo of the stairs and the number of steps. We will tell you what is possible.