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Detail view of the Strong space-saving staircase: Black plastic stair shoes at the lower ends of the stringers provide stability and a non-slip grip on the floor. Detail view of the Strong space-saving staircase: Black plastic stair shoes at the lower ends of the stringers provide stability and a non-slip grip on the floor. Detail view of the Strong space-saving staircase: Black plastic stair shoes at the lower ends of the stringers provide stability and a non-slip grip on the floor. Detail view of the Strong space-saving staircase: Black plastic stair shoes at the lower ends of the stringers provide stability and a non-slip grip on the floor. Detail view of the Strong space-saving staircase: Black plastic stair shoes at the lower ends of the stringers provide stability and a non-slip grip on the floor. Detail view of the Strong space-saving staircase: Black plastic stair shoes at the lower ends of the stringers provide stability and a non-slip grip on the floor. Detail view of the Strong space-saving staircase: Black plastic stair shoes at the lower ends of the stringers provide stability and a non-slip grip on the floor. Detail view of the Strong space-saving staircase: Black plastic stair shoes at the lower ends of the stringers provide stability and a non-slip grip on the floor. Detail view of the Strong space-saving staircase: Black plastic stair shoes at the lower ends of the stringers provide stability and a non-slip grip on the floor. Detail view of the Strong space-saving staircase: Black plastic stair shoes at the lower ends of the stringers provide stability and a non-slip grip on the floor. Detail view of the Strong space-saving staircase: Black plastic stair shoes at the lower ends of the stringers provide stability and a non-slip grip on the floor. Detail view of the Strong space-saving staircase: Black plastic stair shoes at the lower ends of the stringers provide stability and a non-slip grip on the floor. Detail view of the Strong space-saving staircase: Black plastic stair shoes at the lower ends of the stringers provide stability and a non-slip grip on the floor.

Stair shoes

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Stair shoes are the plastic attachments at the bottom of attic stairs or ladders. They ensure that the wood or metal of the stairs does not wear down and also prevent scratches on the floor.

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Telescopic handrail

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Telescopic handrails made of metal are particularly suitable for scissor staircases. They are not fixed at specific points, but move with the staircase as it is pulled out and pushed in. Once the staircase is in position, a telescopic handrail ensures a safe and stable ascent.

System staircase

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Minka’s space-saving staircases and spiral staircases belong to the category of system staircases. System staircases consist of a modular system – i.e. there are different wood variants, metal colours and sizes that our customers can have put together according to their wishes. The modular system also allows private users to easily assemble their own staircase.

Side view diagram of a staircase showing the rise, with an arrow marking the vertical distance between two consecutive steps.

Rise

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The rise of a staircase indicates how steeply it rises. It specifically describes the height from one tread to the next and is usually given in millimetres or centimetres.

A staircase with a low rise is more comfortable to climb, but it also takes up more space. The opposite is true for a steep rise. The choice of rise is therefore an individual decision that should be made according to one’s own preferences and the available space. You can adjust the rise of the Minka system stairs yourself within certain limits.

Modern “Milano” spiral staircase made of black metal. The staircase features open metal steps, a railing with vertical rods, horizontal base bars (underguards), and a black PVC handrail. Modern “Milano” spiral staircase made of black metal. The staircase features open metal steps, a railing with vertical rods, horizontal base bars (underguards), and a black PVC handrail. Modern “Milano” spiral staircase made of black metal. The staircase features open metal steps, a railing with vertical rods, horizontal base bars (underguards), and a black PVC handrail. Modern “Milano” spiral staircase made of black metal. The staircase features open metal steps, a railing with vertical rods, horizontal base bars (underguards), and a black PVC handrail. Modern “Milano” spiral staircase made of black metal. The staircase features open metal steps, a railing with vertical rods, horizontal base bars (underguards), and a black PVC handrail. Modern “Milano” spiral staircase made of black metal. The staircase features open metal steps, a railing with vertical rods, horizontal base bars (underguards), and a black PVC handrail. Modern “Milano” spiral staircase made of black metal. The staircase features open metal steps, a railing with vertical rods, horizontal base bars (underguards), and a black PVC handrail. Modern “Milano” spiral staircase made of black metal. The staircase features open metal steps, a railing with vertical rods, horizontal base bars (underguards), and a black PVC handrail. Modern “Milano” spiral staircase made of black metal. The staircase features open metal steps, a railing with vertical rods, horizontal base bars (underguards), and a black PVC handrail. Modern “Milano” spiral staircase made of black metal. The staircase features open metal steps, a railing with vertical rods, horizontal base bars (underguards), and a black PVC handrail. Modern “Milano” spiral staircase made of black metal. The staircase features open metal steps, a railing with vertical rods, horizontal base bars (underguards), and a black PVC handrail. Modern “Milano” spiral staircase made of black metal. The staircase features open metal steps, a railing with vertical rods, horizontal base bars (underguards), and a black PVC handrail. Modern “Milano” spiral staircase made of black metal. The staircase features open metal steps, a railing with vertical rods, horizontal base bars (underguards), and a black PVC handrail.

Spiral staircase

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With spiral staircases, the steps are attached to a central tube – the so-called spindle. Thus, spiral staircases only have a railing on the outer edge of the steps.

Minka offers a wide variety of spiral staircases with wooden and metal treads and different types of banisters.

Quatro Turn central stringer staircase with quarter-turn winder beech steps, black metal railing with horizontal bars, and a wooden handrail, viewed from above. Quatro Turn central stringer staircase with quarter-turn winder beech steps, black metal railing with horizontal bars, and a wooden handrail, viewed from above. Quatro Turn central stringer staircase with quarter-turn winder beech steps, black metal railing with horizontal bars, and a wooden handrail, viewed from above. Quatro Turn central stringer staircase with quarter-turn winder beech steps, black metal railing with horizontal bars, and a wooden handrail, viewed from above. Quatro Turn central stringer staircase with quarter-turn winder beech steps, black metal railing with horizontal bars, and a wooden handrail, viewed from above. Quatro Turn central stringer staircase with quarter-turn winder beech steps, black metal railing with horizontal bars, and a wooden handrail, viewed from above. Quatro Turn central stringer staircase with quarter-turn winder beech steps, black metal railing with horizontal bars, and a wooden handrail, viewed from above. Quatro Turn central stringer staircase with quarter-turn winder beech steps, black metal railing with horizontal bars, and a wooden handrail, viewed from above. Quatro Turn central stringer staircase with quarter-turn winder beech steps, black metal railing with horizontal bars, and a wooden handrail, viewed from above. Quatro Turn central stringer staircase with quarter-turn winder beech steps, black metal railing with horizontal bars, and a wooden handrail, viewed from above. Quatro Turn central stringer staircase with quarter-turn winder beech steps, black metal railing with horizontal bars, and a wooden handrail, viewed from above. Quatro Turn central stringer staircase with quarter-turn winder beech steps, black metal railing with horizontal bars, and a wooden handrail, viewed from above. Quatro Turn central stringer staircase with quarter-turn winder beech steps, black metal railing with horizontal bars, and a wooden handrail, viewed from above.

Samba stairs

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Due to their bevelled shape, the steps of so-called samba stairs can only be stepped on on one side. On the one hand, this makes samba stairs somewhat less comfortable to climb than stairs with straight block steps. But on the other hand, they are also particularly space-saving.

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Right-turning

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A right-turning spiral staircase is climbed from the bottom to the top at a clockwise direction. When you climb the stairs, the centre spindle is on your right and you can hold on to the banister with your left hand.

All Minka spiral staircases can be installed in both left- and right-turning positions.

Quatro central stringer staircase with beech steps and a black metal railing with horizontal bars and a wooden handrail. Quatro central stringer staircase with beech steps and a black metal railing with horizontal bars and a wooden handrail. Quatro central stringer staircase with beech steps and a black metal railing with horizontal bars and a wooden handrail. Quatro central stringer staircase with beech steps and a black metal railing with horizontal bars and a wooden handrail. Quatro central stringer staircase with beech steps and a black metal railing with horizontal bars and a wooden handrail. Quatro central stringer staircase with beech steps and a black metal railing with horizontal bars and a wooden handrail. Quatro central stringer staircase with beech steps and a black metal railing with horizontal bars and a wooden handrail. Quatro central stringer staircase with beech steps and a black metal railing with horizontal bars and a wooden handrail. Quatro central stringer staircase with beech steps and a black metal railing with horizontal bars and a wooden handrail. Quatro central stringer staircase with beech steps and a black metal railing with horizontal bars and a wooden handrail. Quatro central stringer staircase with beech steps and a black metal railing with horizontal bars and a wooden handrail. Quatro central stringer staircase with beech steps and a black metal railing with horizontal bars and a wooden handrail. Quatro central stringer staircase with beech steps and a black metal railing with horizontal bars and a wooden handrail.

Space-saving staircase

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As the name already suggests, space-saving staircases are mostly used in places where there is not so much space. Minka’s space-saving staircases are so-called central stringer staircases, which are particularly flexible in their construction. They can be installed straight and in many cases also slightly turned to the left or right. Moreover, Minka has some quarter-turned space-saving staircases in its range.

Platform

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Minka spiral staircases are supplied with a triangula platform as standard. This is mounted on the same level as the floor of the upper storey. This allows you to exit comfortably on the upper floor.

Our space-saving staircases do usually not have a platform. Only the Quatro Turn quarter-spiral staircase is supplied with a platform, which is necessary for the 90-degree turn.