5 Ways to Create SPIRAL STAIRS IN SKETCHUP
In this video, learn 5 different ways to create spiral stairs for your SketchUp models!
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Methods for Creating Stairs
Method 1 – The Wedge Method
This method allows you to use a circle to create a series of component “wedges,” which then you can create rotational copies of using the rotate tool. You can then copy these wedges vertically and delete out the remainder to create a spiraling stair shape.
Method 2 – The Double Circle Method
This method allows you to create stairs around a wider radius by using 2 circles instead of 1.
Method 3 – Memory Copy
Use the extension memory copy to rotate and move your steps up and around multiple times!
MEMORY COPY DOWNLOAD and TUTORIAL
Download – https://sketchucation.com/plugin/774-xformclone
Tutorial – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1gAv_TLlIw
Method 4 – Curviloft and Joint Push Pull
This method allows you to create a thickened wall around the perimeter of your stair.
Curviloft Download and Tutorials
Download – https://extensions.sketchup.com/en/content/curviloft
Tutorials – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=694ufodfoqQ&list=PLEQT0qjXe6zgiGffarPSFNAb5qyctjs5j
Joint Push Pull Download and Tutorials
Download – https://sketchucation.com/pluginstore?pln=JointPushPull
Tutorials – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cptG47clP1w&list=PLEQT0qjXe6zj7ijFrqIwpnUyh1oLeH6kA
Method 5 – 1001Bit Tools Spiral Stair Creator
A much easier method is to simply use the spiral stair creator built-in to 1001Bit tools to quickly create your spiral stair!
1001Bit Tools Download and Tutorials
Download – https://extensions.sketchup.com/en/content/1001bit-tools-freeware
Tutorials – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlwTNTJwBwE
About Justin Geis
Hi, I'm Justin Geis, and I'm the founder of The SketchUp Essentials. I started using SketchUp as part of my work as a general contractor in 2008. I quickly realized the power of the software and started using it for personal projects. I started The SketchUp Essentials as a place to share easy to follow SketchUp tutorials and tips to help everyone harness the power of 3D Modeling in their lives. When not working with SketchUp, I enjoy playing soccer and spending time with my wife and our two dogs.
