Staircase Tread Standard Dimensions
1. For stairs installed in residential buildings, the height of the steps should be between 15-17.5 cm and the width should be between 26-30 cm. cm.
2. If it is a staircase installed in a primary or secondary school, the height of the tread should be between 12-15 cm and the width should be between 26-30 cm.
3. If it is a staircase installed in an office building, the height of the tread should be between 14-16 cm and the width should be between 28-34 cm.
4. If the stairs are installed in a kindergarten, the height of the tread should be between 12-15 cm and the width should be between 26-28 cm.
5. If it is installed on the stairs of a nursing home, the height of the tread should be between 12-15 cm and the width should be between 30-33 cm.
What material should be used to pave the stair treads?
There are many kinds of materials that can be used when constructing stair steps, such as marble, ceramic tiles, wooden boards, etc. Among them, the better materials are: black walnut wood. The texture of black walnut wood is straight, relatively shiny, and the structure is uniform and delicate. , its weight and hardness are very moderate, it is corrosion-resistant, easy to operate, has strong adhesive properties, and has relatively few shortcomings. It is suitable for use as stair treads; granite or marble is also better and more distinctive. When decorating stair treads, it should Choosing decoration materials that match the overall appearance of the house can enhance the overall aesthetics.
Why are the stair steps in the odd number?
1. From the perspective of Feng Shui, the number of steps on the stairs is made into an odd number to express respect for the unique wisdom of the previous generation, and of course to seek good omens. Our country has been a country that attaches great importance to Feng Shui since ancient times. Even today, when it is highly developed, the influence of relevant culture has not been completely forgotten. A lot of Feng Shui knowledge can be used to guide the construction of houses. In traditional culture, odd numbers are a symbol of auspiciousness, so odd numbers can also be used in the construction of staircase steps.
2. From the perspective of the architectural profession, there is a conventional saying that the number of stairs should not be less than three steps, and it should not be higher than eighteen steps. This is a waste of time. The material is too high, and the stairs cannot be less than three steps nor higher than eighteen steps. Therefore, under the condition of ensuring balance, it is more appropriate to set the number of steps of each staircase to nine. And nine happens to be an odd number, which looks wiser.