Viewrail Modern Floating Stairs & Railings Review
1614 Eisenhower Dr. N. Goshen, IN 46526
Floating stairs are one of the leading design trends in modern homes. When stairs take up too much space, they’re an eyesore and don’t provide the open floor plan that homeowners desire. When we see a residential metal house with floating stairs we are instantly sold.
With a floating stair, the entire staircase looks sleek and modern, with extra space underneath the stairs that is perfect for décor or smaller furniture pieces.
Viewrail offers clean lines, high-end materials and the level of expert craftsmanship that you want in a building at a price that you can afford. The floating stair style is one that will not go out of date and offers the functionality and strength of a traditional staircase.
Who is Viewrail?
Viewrail operates out of Goshen, Indiana and is committed to delivering top-quality products to job sites. A large production team allows for a robust stair setup with ready-to-install ports that require no:
- Drilling
- Assembly
- Welding
You’ll only need one drill bit when using hardwood treads because all of the treads are pre-drilled. When plans are delivered, you’ll receive a full layout so that you know which parts go where when installing the stairs.
While the company focuses primarily on floating stairs, they also help with the development and design of deck railing solutions. The deck railing that’s available includes cable, rod and glass railing solutions that help add safety to a deck without interrupting your views.
Design and Delivery
Consumers demand the best from Viewrail, and they receive the best thanks to a robust research and development team. When stairs are first introduced, R&D team members are dispatched to the first five installs to better understand customer pain points and ways to improve the install process.
Advanced machinery is used when creating stairs to help free up the time of team members.
A few of the machines that run in the company’s factories are:
- Laser cutters
- Robotic welders
- CNC mills
With advanced machinery, the company is able to create products that are stronger, last longer and are easy to install.
Commitment to Excellence
Customer service and satisfaction starts with a team that is highly trained. The entire team at Viewrail goes through in-depth training, from the production to the shipping of products. When team members know and understand the process, they’re able to better help consumers and continue to advance the product lineup.
State-of-the-art technology helps the team offer:
- 3D renderings
- Full layouts of all projects
Customers love the attention to detail and robust customer service that’s offered by Viewrail. Whether a construction company is installing the stairs or a person is taking a DIY approach, the support team is ready and waiting to offer assistance.
What are Modern Floating Stairs?
Floating stairs are a set of stairs that do not require structural supports to keep them in place. While a specially engineered support is used by Viewrail, the support is hidden either in the wall or underneath the stair treads.
Floating stairs with glass railings offer an open space with a sleek look that’s perfect for the modern home.
How are Floating Stairs Supported?
A floating stair does require some form of support, which is often one of the following:
- Mono stringer
- Double stringer
- Side stringer
- Metal frame
- Wall pockets
Depending on the space and feasibility, stringers can be made of glass or they may be able to anchor to the ceiling for support. You can install floating stairs indoors and outdoors, and even in small spaces, these stairs offer a functional stairway that doesn’t take up the minimal space that’s available.
Multiple styles can be chosen, but the most common are:
- Metal stair stringers that are ideal for anyone that wants a minimalistic look in their home.
- Cantilever stairs, which use hidden metal frames or wall pockets to keep the stair in place.
- Spiral stairs, which are a good choice for smaller spaces.
- Curved stairs.
Viewrail offers a robust set of floating stair options that allow for even the smallest spaces to have strong, durable stairs.
The Viewrail Difference
Viewrail is one of the nation’s most recognized names in floating stairs. When working with the company, you can expect to be working with a company that pays attention to detail and will be ready and waiting to answer any questions that you have.
They have a massive gallery of customer projects for you to look through to determine if floating stairs are something you would want in your home.
Step 1: Choose a Stair Style
Viewrail will work with you to create floating stairs that fit perfectly in your space, and you can choose from a variety of stair options:
- Cable railing on ash
- Hickory floating staircases
- Speedboat silver rod railings
- Glass railings
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All FLIGHT systems offer a robust set of customizations for floating stairs. Once you have an idea of what you want in your staircase, you can move to the second step of the process.
Step 2: Design
Contact the team at Viewrail to start the design process. You’ll receive a custom quote on your design. The most important information to have at this time is the floor-to-floor measurements available.
You’ll be able to choose from:
- Finishes
- Grain patterns
- Woods
- Stains
There is a large gallery of tread options that you can view. Prices can be as low as $9,400, but the cost will depend on the numerous options available:
- Size
- Finish
The team at Viewrail will provide you with an accurate quote.
Step 3: Measuring and Engineering
The third step involves a dedicated technician and the team sending out a measuring kit. Your kit will include:
- Laser distance measurer
Precision measuring is of the utmost importance to make sure that the final product is 100% accurate. The technician will help you or your contractor understand the entire measurement process and how to make sure everything is as accurate as possible.
Step 4: Fabrication
The fabrication process occurs after you’ve approved every last shop drawing. This is the exciting part where the company’s plant in Indiana will begin the actual production of your stairs.
Viewrail takes care of the tedious processes that can make or break an installation, such as:
- Cutting the stringer to the exact length required
- Route of threads for mounting
- Pre-drill holes for the railing
Fabrication is all done in-house to guarantee the highest quality and precision design for all floating stairs. The goal is to make the install as easy as possible, and the team assigned to your fabrication will be ready to assist you in any way possible.
Step 5: Install
When your floating stairs arrive, they’ll be ready to be bolted together. You won’t have to worry about drilling holes or welding pieces together. The average setup can be installed in a single day.
Multiple people will be required to help with the install, whether it be a group of friends willing to lend an extra hand or a contractor with a small team.
Of course, if any issues arise during the install, Viewrail will be ready and waiting to assist in any means possible.
Warranties are available for many of the materials used in the building process, but you’ll need to look at the warranty section for the specific materials and finishes used in your floating stairs. Customer service will also be more than happy to answer any warranty questions that you may have.
For more information visit ViewRail.com
