Indoor balustrades
Glass balustrades Gold Coast
Indoor glass balustrades on the Gold Coast, custom made and installed in about two weeks.
- Free on-site quotes
- Frameless designs
- Toughened safety glass
- Uninterrupted views
Make a statement
A staircase is the biggest object in most Gold Coast homes and the one people spend the least time thinking about. Put a solid balustrade on it and it becomes a wall in the middle of your living space. Put glass on it and the whole level opens up.
We have been making and installing glass balustrades here since 2015, across more than 3,000 jobs. Stairs, landings, voids, mezzanines and open-plan spaces that need a barrier without a barrier. Have a look at what that actually looks like finished.
Glass holds a clean line and, because you see through it, it sits alongside any interior rather than competing with it. It is noticeable without being loud, which is a harder thing to buy than most people expect.
It is also structural. Toughened glass balustrades are a genuine fall barrier on stairs, landings and open edges
What glass does to a room
Frameless glass makes rooms read larger than they are. There is no visual break at the edge of the floor, so the eye carries through to the far wall instead of stopping at a rail.
It also moves light. A stairwell is usually the darkest part of a house because something solid is blocking the window at the top. Take that out and the light comes down the stairs.
And it is what makes a floating staircase look like it is floating. Without glass, a cantilevered tread has to carry a rail, and the moment you put a rail on it the illusion is gone
Designed around your staircase
Every set of stairs on the Gold Coast is slightly different, which is why nothing here comes off a shelf. We measure the flight, the landings and the void, then design and make the glass to fit.
Stair balustrades come with a handrail in the finish you choose. Slimline stainless is the most common. Timber over glass suits a warmer interior and is more popular than it was five years ago.
Australian standards set the minimum heights, which is 865mm measured from the nosing of the stair treads, and higher for landings and edges above a drop. We build to it as a matter of course rather than a selling point.
How a frameless balustrade is fixed
Frameless is the product. How it is held is the decision, and it changes the look more than the glass does.
Spigot fixed. Stainless spigots at the base, the same principle as a frameless pool fence. Cleanest and most open. Best where the floor edge is solid enough to take the fixing.
Channel fixed. The glass sits in a slim recessed channel along the floor or stair stringer. No visible hardware at all, just glass rising out of the floor. The most expensive option and the most striking.
Standoff fixed. Round stainless fittings fix the glass to the face of the stair or the edge of the slab, so the glass sits proud of the structure. Works well on stairs where you cannot fix into the top surface, and gives a more architectural, deliberate look.
The choices that change how it looks
Clear glass. The default. Maximum light, no visual break.
Low iron glass. Removes the faint green cast on the glass edge. On an internal balustrade you look at from a metre away every day, this is where the money shows.
Tinted or frosted. Privacy on a stair that overlooks a bedroom door, or a design decision in its own right.
Custom etching. A pattern or design worked into the glass. Rare, but it is available and it turns a barrier into a feature.
Fittings. Polished or brushed stainless, brass, or matte black. Black against a pale stair is the current look. Brass suits warmer, older interiors and is coming back.
Why glass beats the alternatives inside
It disappears. Which is the point. Timber and steel balustrades are furniture. Glass is not.
It does not rot or get eaten. No termites, no swelling, no repainting. In a coastal climate with the humidity we get here, that matters more than people think when they are choosing.
It is strong. Toughened glass takes serious structural load, which is what lets it be a barrier without a frame around it.
It is warranted. Ten years covering faulty supply and installation faults, and a Form 15 compliance certificate issued on completion.
Get a price
Send us the suburb and a photo of the stairs and we will come out and measure it properly
Contact us today for a free consultation and let’s build something durable together
Frequently asked questions
Are indoor glass balustrades customisable?
Yes. Glass is cut to your measurements, so the size of the area is not the constraint. You choose the fixing method, the glass type, the handrail and the finish on the fittings.
How high does a stair balustrade have to be?
Australian standards require at least 865mm measured from the nosing of the stair treads. Landings and edges above a drop have their own requirements and go higher. We work all of that out at the measure.
How much does a glass balustrade cost?
It comes down to the length, the fixing method, the glass type and the handrail. Channel fixed with low iron glass sits at one end of the range and a straightforward spigot fixed run at the other. We measure on site and give you a written price rather than a guess over the phone.
Do you provide a warranty for your glass balustrades?
Yes. Ten years, covering faulty supplies and installation faults, plus a Form 15 compliance certificate issued when the job is finished.
What type of glass is used for stair balustrades?
Toughened safety glass, the same family of glass used in car windows and shower screens. It is heat treated so it takes impact and, in the rare event it does break, it goes to blunt granules rather than shards.
How do I clean glass balustrades?
Glass cleaner and a soft cloth handles most of it. For anything stubborn, warm water with a mild detergent. Avoid abrasive pads and harsh chemicals, which will mark the glass and the fittings.
How long do glass balustrades last?
Decades, indoors. There is nothing to rot, rust or repaint. The fittings are the only moving part and inside the house they are not exposed to salt.
Can glass balustrades be combined with timber or stainless?
Yes, and most of the best ones are. Timber treads with glass and a timber handrail is the most requested combination on the Gold Coast right now. Stainless with glass reads cooler and more modern.