Floating Staircases

A floating staircase works well in rooms that benefit from open sightlines rather than a boxed-in stairwell, especially in open-concept living areas, lofts, and modern renovations. Because the support structure runs underneath the tread instead of to the side, it also suits tighter footprints where a traditional staircase would visually crowd the room. It’s available for indoor or outdoor use, as a primary stair or secondary access to a loft, balcony, deck, or finished basement.

Each tread anchors to a concealed structural stringer running underneath the center of the stair, that carries the full load out of view. The beam is engineered for the exact rise, run, and tread material of your stair, so the treads appear to float while the structure doing the work stays hidden.

Yes. Every floating stair is built around a hidden steel stringer sized to meet load and building code requirements for its specific tread material and span. The open riser design changes the stair’s appearance, not its structural standard.

Tread material, railing style, indoor or outdoor configuration, and whether the stair needs to meet code as a primary means of egress all factor into price. Because every custom floating staircase kit is configured to your space rather than pulled from a fixed catalog, the clearest way to see an estimated price is to Request A Quote with your measurements and design choices.

A mono stringer floating staircase uses a single, concealed steel beam running underneath the center of the treads, rather than two side stringers or individual wall-mounted brackets. Every tread bolts directly to the center beam, which lets the stair read as one continuous, open line with no visible means of support.

Yes. Tread material, railing style, and finish are each selected independently, so you can pair your tread with a multi-line or standard railing, and choose from a variety of finishes. Customization for treads is also available. Our standard setup includes a wooden tread covering set on a metal tread base.

Like any structural element, floating staircases must adhere to foundational building standards, including precise rise and run ratios, weight-bearing limits, and necessary handrail or guard specifications for elevation. A unique factor for open riser designs is the gap between each tread; to maintain safety compliance, these openings must be narrow enough to prevent a 4-inch sphere from passing through any point of the assembly. For a full list of code requirements, visit the Installation Library.