When it comes to stairs, steps, banisters and balustrades in private residences, retail stores, offices, hotels, hospitality and other public premises, the material choice is of paramount importance.

In addition to providing safety and aesthetic appeal, the perfect material has to harmoniously set the stair in its internal or external environment, bringing together other furnishing and decorative elements existing in the space.

Moving away from more traditional materials such as wood, stone, marble, ceramic and resin, Microtopping®encompasses all the features mentioned so far. Microtopping® is a state-of-the-art high performance microcement surface that complies with the highest standards of beauty, safety and practicality.

 

The advantages of microcement stairs

 

Covering your internal or external stairs with microcement provides several advantages in terms of cost, safety, practicality and aesthetic impact.

– Ultra-thin surface: Ideal Work Microtopping® was developed by experts in their field to provide an ultra-thin surface suitable for covering new or existing stairs in just 3 millimetres thickness. This solution allows the complete renovation of every part of the staircase including treads and risers, the banister and other physical solid elements.

 

– Durable and versatile: as mentioned before, microcement can be applied not only onto internal and external stairs, but also walls, floors, solid pieces of furniture and much more. In addition, it is a very versatile and durable material: with its resistance to heavy loads and foot traffic, microcement remains unaltered over time, unaffected by cracking, scratching or fading.

 

– Quick application, no removal of existing surfaces needed: in the case of both new or existing stairs, microcement is applied through a quick and non-invasive procedure. It can be applied directly over existing surfaces without them being removed. The result is a uniform, seamless outcome.

 

– Safe application: Microtopping® complies with the highest safety standards, ensuring a cutting-edge surface for modern and innovative staircases. Holding both Din 51130 and 51097 Certifications, which attest safety standards for accessing with shoes and barefoot, microcement offers excellent slip-resistance, preventing dangerous accidents that can take place on the stairs.

 

– Easy maintenance: although microcement is one of the most durable and resistant of materials, it requires only a simple and quick maintenance regime. Microcement’s uniform and elegant seamless nature eliminates the problem of keeping joint and grout lines clean, reducing maintenance cost and time.

 

– Great custom possibilities: covering a staircase with microcement allows for great custom possibilities and a unique final outcome. Based on personal taste, colours and textures can be combined in the most diverse ways; you can choose from warm, neutral or cold shades, gloss or matt effects and whether to add unique veins and decorative elements.

 

 

 

Ideal Work solutions for stairs: practical tips

 

After seeing some of the advantages of Microtopping®’s application onto internal or external stairs, let us now see some practical examples of its employment in specific projects.

If you want your staircase to blend with the floor and create a contrast with the furniture, you can opt for a delicately coloured microcement surface. Conversely, if you want to make some elements of the space stand out and ensure an impressive look from the very first glance, you can choose bolder and darker shades of microcement.

Ideal Work created internal microcement floors and stairs for Studio Boffa & Associati. Microtopping®’sglossy appearance and light shades make the black furniture and glass and steel components within the space stand out. The result is a two-tone environment with captivating contrasts.

 

 

Finally, for a rustic atmosphere with a welcoming warm look, you can combine Microtopping® with wood as here in Osteria Maniscalco. Ideal Work covered the internal staircase and floor with a neutral coloured microcement to contrast with the warm and tactile look of natural wood present in the walls, counter and other furnishing elements of the space. The contrast between Microtopping®’s smoothness and wood’s rough texture creates a modern atmosphere that is perfect in every detail.

These are just some examples of the atmosphere Ideal Work surfaces can create with their unique look and unparalleled performance. For more information, consult Ideal Work professionals to find the perfect microcement solution for your needs!