How do i fix the open exposed stair landing edge?
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So I recently just updated our carpeted stairs to white backing and trim with "hardwood" lvp, stair treads. And I love the look, but the stair landing at bottom, is exposed and I didn't know what to do on exposed sides?
For safety you need a railing. There are many styles to chose from, wood or iron. It is awkward that the door opens so close to the stairs.
Where is a photo of the landing edge? If that's an interior door, I would remove it. And yes, you do need some railing.
You do need a railing for the three stairs. It also may be code to have one. It is awkward and strange the door opens to the stairs.
Just a thought, it looks like the door comes from the outside, I say this because of the lock above the knob. I would take the door off and hinge it so it opens to the other side, that would eliminate some of the congestion at the landing. So when someone comes down the stairs they are not met by an open door.
Maybe a barn door that locks is a possibility? Or some kind of a sliding door, like a pocket door that locks.
The other Hometalkers have already covered the railing.
Nice job on the steps! You can be creative with the risers...
https://www.pinterest.com/Evepasco/stair-risers-decorating-ideas/
To be up to code you must have a railing and be a certain height:
Residential Stair Codes: EXPLAINEDhttps://buildingcodetrainer.com/residential-stair-code/
I'm not seeing the exposed landing edge picture.
If you can rip down a piece of tread material and can be used as "trim".
Code also mandates a door can't swing into a stair landing, so changing the swing by re-setting the hinges (wood chisel) is a possibility.
You can add some trim for a finished look.
I am also seeing that you need to change your door and add a railing. You might be "ok" and grandfathered in but if you ever sell it will have to be done at that time.
Hello. I would look at the trims at the local big box hardware store or local lumber large. I know our local hometown lumber yard has many trims on a display ring that you can finger through to decide the height and curves that you might need.
Browse over here and see what kind of stair railing you like: https://amzn.to/3v9Ond3
I would build a casing at the open side to support the new railing. (Solve 2 problems with one solution.)
You definitely need a railing to be up to code. This is for safety reasons. Surplus stores or Habitat for Humanity have some really pretty railings and not expensive. Is that a closet door or your front door? if it is a closet door I would look into putting a pocket door in that space.
I did the same project at my son's place and used a molding with bullnose that covered the exposed edging.
This is how you install a railing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTEz4aQWxzI
Hi Katie, you can buy prefabricated railings at homes improvement stores, I would put a railing to cover the stairs from the wall to the third step, ending it on the fourth step so it doesn't obstruct the landing.
Have you contacted your insurance company require certain or specific measurements on the railing? You don't want to void the insurance because of the lack of or incorrect distaince between spindles.