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Articles about stair renovation, materials and design

Raking light across a real mineral stone composite stair surface as a macro showing depth, grain and irregularity, with the same light treads photorealistic in context on the right

Why real stone looks different from a stone-look print

Why does real stone look different from a stone-look print? Read about light behaviour, pattern repetition and material experience — and how to recognise the difference.

Why Stone Naturel and Stone Blend are becoming the new standard in stair architecture

Why are more architects and designers choosing Stone Naturel and Stone Blend for staircases? About architectural calm, material continuity and timelessness.

Modern interior shown half as a pencil sketch and half photorealistic, with staircase treads in natural stone composite terrazzo full of fine Design pigments

Why terrazzo is appearing more and more on modern staircases

Terrazzo on staircases is more popular than ever. Find out why modern interior design and terrazzo go so well together and what the difference is with a terrazzo print.

Real natural stone versus stone-look PVC — what's the difference?

What's the difference between real natural stone and stone-look PVC on a staircase? Compare appearance, durability, anti-slip and material experience.

Stone Naturel, Stone Blend or Terrazzo — which suits you?

Unsure between Stone Naturel, Stone Blend and Terrazzo? Discover which stone look suits your interior, lifestyle and wishes.

On the left a pencil sketch of traditional stair carpentry with a saw and loose wooden parts, on the right a photorealistic full overlay tread on a clean staircase

System-based quality assurance versus the carpentry model — what is the difference?

What is the difference between system-based quality assurance and the traditional carpentry model in stair renovation? How do you recognise the quality of a provider?

Why existing concrete stairs are often retained

Discover why existing concrete stairs in apartment complexes are often renovated rather than replaced. About costs, disruption, lifespan and structural quality.

Laser cleaning of concrete stairwells

Laser cleaning of concrete stairwells — when is it needed, what does it do and how does it relate to stair renovation? An honest overview.

Renovating prefab concrete VvE stairs — what are the challenges?

Renovating prefab concrete stairs in owners' associations — which challenges play a role? Read about dimensions, anti-slip, fire class and suitable systems.

Stair renovation in care homes and residential care centres

Which requirements apply to stair renovation in care homes and residential care centres? Read about anti-slip, fire safety, emissions and systems with demonstrable certifications.

Stair renovation for seniors in apartment complexes

Which stair renovation is suitable for seniors in apartment complexes? Read about fall prevention, anti-slip, contrast and systems with demonstrable certifications.

Waar worden traprenovaties het meest uitgevoerd?

Where are stair renovations carried out most often?

In which types of homes and buildings are stair renovations carried out most often? Read about the most common applications by home type and sector.