Planning a floating staircase with glass railings for a Vancouver home

Floating staircases are beautiful statement pieces that instantly modernise homes in Vancouver. Unlike traditional staircases, floating stairs do not have visible supports. Instead, supports are typically hidden underneath treads or attached to the wall (the ceiling is also a possibility). This structural style with minimalist influence makes the stairs appear to be floating in mid-air. It is an impressive-looking effect and really opens-up a room visually. As you would expect, it does require a little additional planning to ensure its security.

Since floating stairs with glass railings require unique and precise engineering, this is a job for professional glaziers specialising in glass stair railings in Vancouver. Floating stairs are designed as an entire unit to ensure structural robustness, rather than piece by piece. Anchoring support within the home will factor into the design possibilities, as will additional turns, landings, total run and rise. Local professionals will be well-versed in municipal building code requirements and will incorporate them into the plan.

Because there’s so much versatility in planning floating staircases, they can be customised to fit into existing room themes and be eye-catching centrepieces indoors or out. Cantilevered, curved, and spiral floating stairs are some of the most popular possibilities. In addition, they are a great choice for smaller rooms. Not just physically–spiral staircases save space, for instance–but visually, where glass and lack of framing create unobstructed sightlines and don’t block light. Rooms naturally appear larger and brighter.

Ready to modernise with stunning glass stair railings? Vancouver professional glaziers will show you all the possibilities for your home.

Contact Panorama Glass for a free consultation on installation of interior or exterior floating glass railings in Greater Vancouver BC, White Rock, Surrey, Langley and the Sunshine Coast areas.  604-862-8955