Modernize Your Staircase with Glass
The staircase is often the central feature of a home's entryway. Replacing dated wood spindles (pickets) with sleek, tempered glass panels instantly transforms a traditional home into a modern masterpiece. It opens up sightlines, allowing light to flow between floors and making hallways feel wider. Installix specializes in interior glass railing installation. We retrofit glass into existing wood banisters or install complete frameless standoff systems for a floating glass look.
Installation Styles
Standoff Pins (Point Fixed)
Heavy stainless steel pins bolt into the side of your staircase stringer or floor slab, holding the glass off the edge. This creates a stunning "floating glass" appearance that is ultra-modern.
Clamped Systems
We install sleek glass clamps onto your existing newel posts or new stainless steel posts. This is often a cost-effective way to upgrade without tearing out the entire stair structure.
Dado (Channel) Set
For a cleaner look with wood handrails, we can set the glass into a channel routed into the handrail and the shoe rail, eliminating visible hardware.
The Solution: Custom Template Glass
Stairs are complex. Angles vary, and landings have turns. We don't use stock sizes. We create precise physical templates of your staircase to cut glass parallelograms that fit your specific rise and run perfectly.
Why Choose Installix?
- CNC Precision: Our templates are digitized to CNC cut the glass, ensuring the edges align perfectly with your stairs.
- Safety First: We use 12mm Tempered Safety Glass with polished edges. It is incredibly strong and safe for families with children.
- Hardware Options: Matte Black, Brushed Gold, or Polished Stainless hardware to match your interior design.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Glass | 10mm or 12mm Tempered. Edges are flat polished. |
| Height | Must maintain minimum code height (usually 36" on stairs, 42" on landings/guards). |
| Gaps | Code requires gaps between panels or under the glass to be less than 4 inches (sphere rule) to prevent child entrapment. |
Our Process: meticulous Templating
Step 1: Hardware Install
We install the posts or standoffs first. This establishes the hard points for measurement.
Step 2: Templating
We use wood or plastic strips to create a physical model of every glass panel on site. This accounts for any wonky walls or uneven stairs.
Step 3: Installation
Once the glass is fabricated (7-10 days), we return to bolt it in place. The fit is guaranteed.
Pricing Factors
- Standoff System: Standoffs require drilling into the structural stringer and thick 12mm glass, making it the premium option.
- Handrail: Adding a top-mounted stainless handrail adds material cost but increases safety.
- Configuration: Curved or spiral staircases require bent glass, which is a significant investment.
Our Service Promise
Open up your home with light and luxury.
Elevate your interior.
Contact Installix for a staircase glass consultation.
Why Pickering Residents Trust Installix
Local Compliance
We meet all building codes specific to Pickering.
Fast Response
Our technicians are frequently in Pickering.
Weather Ready
Glass rated for our freeze/thaw cycles.
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