Metal or wood – which material will you choose for your next staircase…?

Designing a new staircase is an exciting opportunity that not many people will come across but, when the opportunity does present itself, you have a whole heap of choices to make!

Which material?

Wooden and metal staircases for English properties are two popular choices and, with popularity comes a difficult decision – which one to choose. Both have pros but, for some people, there are cons too…

Metal staircases at English properties offer durability and a long life span and, any type of metal can be used; the only limit is imagination and budget! Stainless steel and aluminium are common choices when it comes to creating bespoke staircases.

Likewise, metal staircases at English properties are not damaged easily and neither do they buckle, twist nor warp under stress… which is why, metal staircases are common in countries that experience regular earthquakes and tremors. Despite its rigidappearance, metal is a malleable material that can easily ‘bend’ under stress without compromising its integrity or strength.

Wooden staircases can offer customers a great deal too; depending on the intricacies and size of the structure, wood can be more cost efficient as a material in creating the staircase you want. Wood is also easy to keep clean, like metal staircases at English properties will be, and wood is also strong and durable.

And so it seems, there is nothing much between these two materials…

… and you would be right.

Easy to clean, durable and with the ability to accessorise both to how you want it, there is a difficult choice to be made!

• Can metal staircases look good inside a English property, as they do outside?

Yes, metal is a material that can be easily moulded and used to create the finish product you desire. Don’t forget that metal can be polished to a high shine, or brushed to give a more contemporary look. It is an incredibly versatile material.

• Can metal be used with other materials?

Yes, a common combination that gives pleasure time and time again is the use of wood and metal, so you may not need to make the decision between these two materials! Lighter tones wood, combine with brushed aluminium or steel can create a delightful piece of architecture, functional and beautiful.

Metal staircases in English properties are perfect for both a domestic setting, and an industrial or business one. Made solely from the metal of your choice or, combined with wood or glass, you really can create a bespoke staircase that is unique to you and your property.