Being an online supplier of stair parts, perhaps the most frequently asked question we have is:
How many spindles do I need for my staircase and landing?
It’s a lot simplier to work out the quantity you need for your staircase refurbishment than you would think.
To work out the number of spindles needed for your staircase simply count the number of treads, multiply by two and subtract one for every newel post present on your stairs. For example a twelve tread staircase with a newel post at the bottom & the top would be:
12 x 2 = 24 less 2 = 22 spindles needed for your stairs.
To work out how many 41mm spindles needed for your landing it’s simply a case of measuring the length of the landing in millimetres then dividing by 121 to get your answer. For example 1800mm divided by 121 = 14.876 rounded up to 15 spindles. If using 32mm spindles divide by 117mm instead.
These calculations are based on staircases with pitches between 38° and 45°.
To view our range of stair spindles visit us at www.blueprintjoinery.co.uk
