Custom Deck Stairs

A set of 6-foot wide two-toned deck stairs. The treads are Deckorators Voyage Tundra (grey) and the risers are Deckorators Dark Slate (almost black). Built by Decks by Schmillen in the Old Farm neighborhood of Colorado Springs.

Just as with decks, stairs come in many shapes and sizes.  For something that seems so simple and generic, there are many options to be taken into consideration when deciding on the design.

  • Do you want the stairs to go straight to the ground, or would you like to add a landing?
  • For high traffic stairways, you can make the stairway wider for safety and ease of accessibility.
  • Would you like an open or closed riser?
  • Adding lights can not only make the stairs safer at night, they can also add a beautiful design element.
  • If you have an elevated deck with an additional entertainment area below, the stairs can make the lower area much more inviting to enjoy.

Below, you can see some of the multiple ways to create a unique look with just the design of your stairs.

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A new composite deck in Colorado Springs with a unique set of deck stairs. They are set into the deck instead of off to the side.

1 – These 4′-wide, closed steps are seamlessly set into the deck itself, providing a sleek, unobtrusive access point that respects the deck’s clean lines and spacious layout.  The treads and rise are Deckorators Voyage Sedona with a Wild Hog 6 gauge railing featuring 4″ grid panels.

Steel framed composite deck stairs with a black steel railing. Located in Colorado Springs.

2 – Steel framed deck stairs with composite step treads and a metal panel railing system..

The underside view of steel framed closed deck stairs. Located in Colorado Springs.

3 – The underside view of steel framed, closed deck stairs.

A set of 6-foot wide two-toned deck stairs. The treads are Deckorators Voyage Tundra (grey) and the risers are Deckorators Dark Slate (almost black). Built by Decks by Schmillen in the Old Farm neighborhood of Colorado Springs.

4 – Our customers decided to install 6′-wide closed steps.  The tread is Deckorators Voyage Tundra and the riser is done in the much darker Deckorators Dark Slate, to create a beautiful contrast.

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Composite deck with gray decking and a metal panel railing in a matte black. There are two sets of stairs for access to the yard. Built by Decks by Schmillen in Colorado Springs.

5 – These homeowners decided to build two 4′-wide stair cases on their new composite deck.

Deck stairs that feature two step lights on alternating risers and a black steel deck railing. Located in Colorado Springs, built by Decks by Schmillen

4 – A beautiful composite deck featuring 5′-wide closed deck stairs.  The step treads are Deckorators Voyage Sedona with Deckorators Vista Ironwood risers.  Every other riser includes two Pikes Peak step lights in bronze, from High Point Deck Lighting.

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Redwood deck in Monument, Colorado with 3'-wide partially closed deck stairs. The partial risers have step lights installed. Built by Decks by Schmillen.

7 – We built these 3′-wide, partially closed steps with Golden Gate step lights on the risers.  This allows the owners to remove snow easily but also have lighting at night.

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A composite deck with4' wide closed deck stair. There is a single step light installed on alternating stair risers and a black steel railing. Built by Decks by Schmillen in Colorado Springs.

8 – DBS built this 5-‘wide staircase with a 90-degree turn landing.  The owners decided to use Fiberon Ipe composite for the step treads and Fiberon Tudor Brown for the risers.  We also added a handrail for safety and Lake Powell step lights.

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Gorgeous composite deck supported by stone columns and topped by a Cedar pergola. The deck stairs include a 180-degree turn landing with a custom, wrought iron railing. From your Colorado Springs deck builders, Decks by Schmillen.

9 – This gorgeous composite deck includes a 4′-wide stair case with 180-degree turn landing for easy access to the additional entertaining area under the deck.

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Composite deck with multi-angled boards, metal railing, and 4'-wide deck stairs. Located in Colorado Springs.

10 – 4′-wide steps with a landing and metal panel railing / handrail.  The decking boards are laid at opposite 45-degree angles.

4'-wide open deck stairs with large timber treads. Built by Decks by Schmillen in Colorado Springs.

11 – This custom wood deck features 4′-wide open stairs with large timber treads.

An elevated composite deck with 4'-wide closed deck stairs. The railing is a metal panel system with handrail for safety. Located in Colorado Springs.

12 – This 4′-wide, closed step staircase is built with composite material and a metal panel railing and handrail system.

4'-wide closed deck stairs with Pikes Peak step lights on alternating stair risers. Decks by Schmillen also installed post lights at the top and bottom of the stair railing.

13 – A 4′-wide, closed step staircase with Pikes Peak stair lights installed on the risers.  We also installed post lights at the top and bottom of the stairs.

An elevated composite deck in Colorado Springs with closed, 5'-wide deck stairs, metal panel railing, and stucco columns. Built in Colorado Springs.

14 – 5′-wide, closed deck stairs in Deckorators Voyage Costa composite material.  We also built stucco walls below the stairs per the homeowner’s request.

A gorgeous Redwood deck in Colorado Springs with a custom fence style railing and 3'-wide open deck stairs.

15 – The owners decided to build their new deck with 3′-wide open stairs.  To add a unique look, they added a horizontal, fence-style railing to the deck and stairs.

3'-wide closed deck stairs with a 90-degree turn landing, wood railing posts and handrail with metal baluster panels between the posts. Located in Colorado Springs and built by Decks by Schmillen.

16 – This staircase has 3′-wide, closed steps with a 90-degree turn landing, wood rail posts and handrail, and metal baluster panels between the posts.

Tigerwood deck with 3'-wide, closed stairs and 90-degree turn landing. The step treads and drink cap are Tigerwood while the risers are stained white for a beautiful contrast. From your Colorado Springs hardwood deck builders, Decks by Schmillen.

17 – This staircase was built with a Tigerwood hardwood deck.  It is 3′-wide with closed steps and a 90-degree turn landing.  The step treads and drink cap on the landing are Tigerwood, while the risers and railing components are stained white for a beautiful contrast.

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3'-wide closed deck stairs with a 90-degree turn landing. Decks by Schmillen installed Moab step lights on every other stair riser for safety.

18 – These are 3′-wide, closed deck steps with a 90-degree turn landing.  We installed Moab style step lights from High Point Deck Lighting and a wood railing with metal balusters.

A set of 3'-wide closed deck stairs with a white aluminum railing and handrail. The step treads are redwood and the stair riser is stained white to create a contrast. Built by Decks by Schmillen in Colorado Springs.

19 – 3′-wide, closed deck stairs with a white aluminum railing and handrail installed.

A redwood deck with picket fence railing and closed deck stairs. Located in Colorado Springs.

20 – This Redwood deck includes 3′-wide, closed steps with a picket fence style railing.

A closed set of deck stairs with black metal railing. Decks by Schmillen installed a brace under the stairs for extra stability.

21 – This closed step staircase includes a black, metal panel railing system with handrail.  We installed a brace below the stairs to provide extra stability.

4'-wide, closed, composite deck stairs stairs with a black metal panel railing. Located in Colorado Springs.

22 – A composite deck with 4′-wide, closed steps and a metal panel railing with handrail.

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Closed, composite deck stairs that feature a lighted LED strip under each step for night time safety. Built in the Cheyenne Mountain neighborhood of Colorado Springs.

23 – These are the stairs from the previous picture (#22).  At the owners request, we added LED lights to the stair risers and post lights at the top to make the stairs safe at night.

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A ground level composite deck that features a single wrap around stair.

24 – Since this is a ground-level composite deck, the owners decided to install a single, wrap-around stair to create a unique look.

Entry-way featuring 5'-wide, closed, composite deck stairs with a 45-degree turn landing leading to a driveway. Built by Decks by Schmillen in Colorado Springs.

25 – The owners wanted to create a welcoming entry way to their home.  We built these 5′-wide, closed composite stairs with a 45-degree turn landing leading to the driveway.

A redwood deck with a single 12'-wide closed step between two deck levels. From your Colorado Springs deck builders, Decks by Schmillen.

26 – This gorgeous Redwood deck features a single, 12’wide closed step between two different deck levels.  The railing is built with wood posts with lighted caps and metal panels between the posts.

Custom-built, multi-level redwood deck featuring 6'-wide closed deck stairs between the different levels. There are two step lights on alternating stair risers. Built by Decks by Schmillen in Colorado Springs.

27 – This multi-level, custom Redwood deck features 6′-wide, closed steps between the different levels.  We installed Yellow Stone Brick stair lights from High Point Deck Lighting.

Large composite deck in Monument, Colorado with a custom metal and steel cable railing. The stairs are 4'-wide open steps.

28 – A custom-built composite deck with 4′-wide open steps.  The railing is metal with stainless steel horizontal cables.  We also installed an under deck drainage system with a tongue and groove ceiling.

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An elevated deck in Colorado Springs featuring a wrought iron spiral staircase with hardwood step treads. Built by Decks by Schmillen.

29 – This deck features a wrought iron, spiral staircase with Cumaru hardwood step treads.

An elevated composite deck featuring a wrought iron spiral staircase metal step treads. Located in Colorado Springs.

30 – Another custom-built, wrought iron, spiral staircase but this one has metal step treads.

This shows the beginning stage of building a deck staircase

IN PROGRESS #1 – This picture shows the beginning stage of building a staircase for decks.

Deck stairs being built, but no railing has been installed yet.

IN PROGRESS #2 – The composite treads and risers have been installed, but the railing is not finished.

Deck staircase with composite treads and risers, metal panel railing and step lights.

IN PROGRESS #3 – This is the final product!  Composite step treads and risers, a black metal railing with handrail, and Pikes Peak step lights installed on every other step riser.

Composite deck stairs with a brace for added strength

TO CONSIDER – When building deck stairs, we exceed the requirements set forth by RBD.  Adding a brace under the stairs provides extra strength and stability.

Composite deck stairs

TO CONSIDER – When choosing a composite fascia for your deck and stairs, be aware that not all composite fascia material is covered on all sides.  For example, here you can see the uncovered portion along the stairway.