Single Spine Staircases
Single spine staircases combine a solid steel central spine with open treads and glass balustrades for a floating appearance. The Glass Balustrade Company designs, supplies and installs these staircases across the UK. You get survey, CAD, manufacture and installation from one team.
- Steel spine with timber or steel treads
- Glass balustrades designed to BS 6180:2011
- Powder coated spine in any RAL colour
- Supply only kits or full install
Single spine staircases for homes and commercial sites
From modern houses to offices and apartments. Measured, made and installed.
Why choose single spine staircases
Single spine staircases give a floating look with clear glass sides and open treads. They keep spaces light while adding a feature centrepiece. Our team handles survey through to installation.
- Made to your opening, rise and run
- Minimal clean appearance with open risers
- Durable, powder coated finish
- Nationwide install by our fitters
Types of single spine staircases
We fabricate each spine and balustrade system to suit your layout and floor heights. Choose materials and finishes that suit your property.
Residential designs
For homes, these staircases make use of open treads and glass sides to keep the area bright and spacious.
- Floating look with glass guarding
- Oak or treads available
- Powder coated steel spine
- Compact footprints
Commercial designs
For offices, schools or apartments needing durable, architectural stairs. Fabricated for heavy use and wider spans.
- Engineered steel spines and brackets
- Glass or post and rail balustrades
- RAL powder coating
- Fully compliant with BS 6180
Finishes & Options
Choose tread style, handrail type and spine colour. Optional lighting or closed risers for a bespoke result.
- Optional hot-dip galvanising
- Hidden fixings and neat trims
- RAL powder coat finish
Residential single spine staircases
These staircases suit homes where you want an open, modern design with minimal visual weight. Designed for fast installation and durable daily use.
Key benefits
- Compact design ideal for modern homes
- Strong steel spine structure
- Timber or steel treads
- Glass balustrades to BS 6180
- Supply only or full installation
Features
Each unit is fabricated from high-grade steel with precision cut joints. All glass is laminated or toughened to current safety standards. The spine is powder coated and/or galvanised for a lasting finish.
Suitable for brick, timber or concrete structures with custom mounting plates and fixings.
Commercial single spine staircases
These are fabricated for high traffic environments like offices or apartments. Built to span wider stairwells and higher loads.
What you get
- Measured steel spine made to suit your rise and span
- RAL powder coat to match branding
- Toughened or laminated safety glass
- Full drawing pack and load data if needed
Use cases
Ideal for apartment blocks, showrooms, offices and entrance staircases. Each system is engineered for structural and aesthetic requirements.
Examples of single spine staircases
Recent projects include floating stairs with glass balustrades for homes and larger commercial steel spine staircases. We manage design through to final fix.
Get pricing for single spine staircases
Send rough dimensions or drawings. We’ll return an itemised quote with lead time.
Our process for single spine staircases
We design and fabricate each staircase to suit your space. You deal with one team for survey, design, fabrication and installation.
Survey & Design
Site survey, load check and CAD drawings. We size the spine, glass and fixings for your layout.
Fabrication
Precision-cut steel spine, laminated glass and timber treads made to order.
Installation
Installed by our team with planned access and clean finishing.
Quality
All materials rated for long-term durability and safety compliance.
Single spine staircase FAQs
Do you do supply only?
What finishes are available?
What glass do you use?
Do you build to regulations?
Typical lead time?
Do you install nationwide?
Send staircase dimensions, height and a few photos. We’ll price the right single spine system for you.