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About Floating Stairs
Custom Floating Stairs in Olympia, WA
Olympia mixes period streets around the Capitol with newer neighborhoods toward Lacey and Tumwater, and a floating staircase suits both in different ways. In a new build it is the obvious modern choice; in a renovated period home it becomes a deliberate contrast.
We design and fabricate custom floating stairs across the Olympia area in mono stringer, double stringer, and cantilever configurations, with matching railings included so the stair and balustrade arrive as one coordinated assembly.
Olympia projects are carried out in collaboration with Floating Stairs Seattle, our sister company, pairing their staircase specialism with the railings and architectural metalwork we fabricate ourselves.
Floating Stairs Types
Explore Our Floating Stairs Types
Three structural approaches cover nearly every floating staircase, and the choice follows your span, your wall structure, and how minimal the finished stair should look.
Mono Stringer Stairs
Treads are supported by one central steel stringer.
- Clean and modern profile
- Open feel with less steel
- Strong support for daily use
Fits the narrower stairwells found in the older homes around South Capitol without crowding the run.
Double Stringer Stairs
Treads are supported by two steel stringers.
- Very strong support system
- Great for wider stair runs
- Stable feel underfoot daily
The sturdier option for a wide staircase, and a sensible choice for a busy family home where solidity underfoot matters.
Cantilever Stairs
Treads are anchored into a structural wall support.
- True floating stair effect
- Minimal visible structure
- Most open appearance
Depends on what the supporting wall can carry, which is worth confirming early in an older Olympia house.
Interior Floating Stairs
Interior Floating Stairs in Olympia Homes
Interior floating stairs open up a floor plan by removing the closed mass of a conventional staircase, and they let light travel between floors, which counts for a good deal in a region where winter daylight is limited.
We design each system around your layout, ceiling height, and finishes, matching tread thickness and profile to the flooring and trim. In a period house near the Capitol we measure the existing opening carefully, since older framing is rarely regular.
Exterior Floating Stairs
Exterior Floating Stairs in Olympia
Exterior floating stairs connect decks, entries, and garden levels without heavy framing, keeping a compact Olympia yard feeling open rather than divided by a bulky stair structure.
Outdoor systems use durable steel, non slip treads, and finishes specified for the marine damp off Budd Inlet, where persistent moisture works on the fixings and base connections before it affects anything else.
Neighborhoods
Floating Stairs Across Olympia
We design and install floating stairs from South Capitol and Bigelow through the Eastside and Westside and out toward Tumwater and Lacey.
- South Capitol
- Bigelow Neighborhood
- Downtown Olympia
- Eastside Olympia
- Westside Olympia
- Northeast Olympia
- Governor Stevens
- Wildwood
- South Olympia
- Carlyon
- Percival Landing
- Tumwater
- Lacey
- Capitol Campus
Stairs and Railings Together
Floating Stairs and Railings From One Source in Olympia
Sourcing a staircase and a balustrade from different suppliers is where finish mismatches and awkward junctions come from. We handle both, so the stringers, treads, and railings are designed together and finished to match.
Floating Stairs Seattle brings dedicated staircase experience to the structure while our shop fabricates the railings and metalwork, so both parts get specialist attention through a single point of contact.
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How It Works
From First Call to Finished Railing
We keep the process simple. Here is what working with us on a Olympia floating stairs look like.
1
Request a Quote
Tell us about your project and share photos, dimensions, or inspiration if available.
2
Consultation
We review your goals, style preferences, layout, and material options in detail.
3
Site Measurement
Our team visits the site to take precise measurements.
4
Design
We create custom railing drawings for your space, style, and requirements.
5
Fabrication
Your railing is fabricated using high-quality materials with close attention to fit and finish.
6
Installation
We install the railing carefully on site and make sure every detail is completed properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the railings come with the staircase?
Yes. We fabricate the railings ourselves, so the balustrade is designed alongside the stair and finished to match rather than sourced separately. Glass, cable, and metal are all available, and we can match the finish to other metalwork in the house.
How do exterior stairs handle the marine damp?
The persistent moisture off Budd Inlet works on fixings and base connections first rather than the structure, which is the pattern on nearly every coastal installation. We specify appropriate hardware and detail those connections deliberately, with non slip treads for wet conditions.
Will a floating stair bring more light into the house?
Usually noticeably. Open risers let daylight pass vertically through the staircase instead of stopping at each solid riser, so light from an upper window reaches the floor below. In a region with limited winter daylight, that is often as much the reason people choose them as the look.
Do floating stairs suit an older Olympia home?
In a renovation they frequently do. A minimal steel and timber stair against original woodwork in a South Capitol house reads as a deliberate contemporary intervention. The practical question is the existing opening and the structure around it, which in a period house needs measuring properly rather than assuming.
Any Questions?
Have questions about our floating stairs systems in Olympia? Contact our team today for a detailed consultation.