Welcome to KnoStairs.
Reference and guidance site.
knostairs is the practical reference for designing geometric staircases from the handrail centreline down – from first survey and plan geometry to wreathed turns, stringer setting out and manufacturing techniques.
The knostairs handrail centreline method.
The knostairs handrail centreline method will help you design stairs that are functional and aesthetically pleasing, helping you avoid costly mistakes and save time and money on your build.
The knostairs handrail centreline method shows you why and how to design your staircase from the handrail centreline down, keeping stringers in the correct place and ensuring space on the treads for the spindles to sit.
N.B.
As this is a reference site, the information will include interactive 3D models, downloads and large images that show the details. Therefore although small screen friendly, this site is best viewed on a grown-up screen.
A video introduction.
A look at what we have to offer and how to use this site.
Quick tips.
Quick tips is the place to get helpful hints on designing and setting out staircases.
We will be adding more of these over the coming weeks.
Aspects covered.
Design aspects.
How to draw the parts.
How to make the parts.
Working on site.
New pages.
Drawing a barley twist spindle.
How to draw a barley twist spindle in Rhinocad, how to get the pattern, the twist and join the ends in.
We have started adding video CAD drawing courses, from elevations to plans to 3d models for different styles of stairs.
How to align the stringers and skirtings.
How to set out the staircase to align the stringers into the skirtings at the landings.
Follow along on this project.
A look at the stages of drawing a staircase, the information required before starting and how to go about it.
The tread brackets, how they work and how to design your own.