How To Build Stairs to a Loft

Houses and apartments that feature loft spaces are a hot commodity. The extra room can function as extra storage space or double as kid’s play area while maintaining a unique look.

In the event that you move into a space that lacks stairs to its loft or your existing ones need replacing, here are a few easy and creative steps to show you how to build stairs to a loft.

The first step is to measure the distance between the opening of the loft and the floor. You’ll also want to measure it at the angle in which you want the stairs to be.

The shorter the angle, the less materials and space you’ll need to build but it may create stairs which are difficult for some to climb, so be sure to consider a number of possibilities before you decide.

Next you’ll need to gather up all of your supplies. To build the stairs, you’ll need to find around fifteen to twenty wooden milk crate boxes. The plastic ones will work as well, but you’ll have to use industrial strength glue to affix them instead of nails. Also required are coverings that fit on top of the boxes, sheets of wood or carpet squares will both work fine.

Stack the wooden crates up to the loft at the angle which you decided upon. Start the furthest away from the loft opening and stack up from there. One crate is the first “step”, two crates are the second, and so one from there.

Continue this until the top wooden crate is even with the floor of the loft space. If the boxes stack up too high, shave a few centimeters off the bottom of the top box until it fits.

Next it is time to affix the coverings that were chosen over the crates. Adding carpet to the tops of the crates will give the structure the appearance of stairs and help prevent slipping.

By adding wood, you can ensure that the new stairs are safe and sturdy. Remember that if you used plastic milk crates these items will have to be glued on.

Use sturdy brackets to bolt the stairs to the floor and loft. You should also consider affixing the structure to the wall as well. Try out the new stairs to test it’s sturdiness, you may need to apply a simple guide rail as well if small children live in the home.