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About Floating Stairs
Custom Floating Stairs in Tacoma, WA
Tacoma has a strong stock of period homes alongside a growing amount of modern construction, and floating stairs land differently in each. In a new build they are the natural choice; in a renovated craftsman they are a deliberate contemporary contrast that can work extremely well.
We design and fabricate custom floating stairs across Tacoma in mono stringer, double stringer, and cantilever configurations, with matching railings included. On a bay facing home the stair can be positioned and detailed to keep the water in view.
Our Tacoma floating stairs are built in collaboration with Floating Stairs Seattle, our sister company, so the staircase gets dedicated structural attention while we produce the railings and coastal specified metalwork.
Floating Stairs Types
Explore Our Floating Stairs Types
Three structural approaches cover nearly every floating staircase, and the right one depends on your span, your wall structure, and how open the finished stair should feel.
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
Suits the narrower stairwells of Tacoma’s older houses, where a single spine fits where a double stringer would crowd 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 stronger option for a wide run, and a good fit for the generous stair openings in larger North End homes.
Cantilever Stairs
Treads are anchored into a structural wall support.
- True floating stair effect
- Minimal visible structure
- Most open appearance
Depends on the supporting wall, which in an older Tacoma house needs assessing before the design is settled.
Interior Floating Stairs
Interior Floating Stairs in Tacoma Homes
Interior floating stairs open up a floor plan by removing the closed mass of a conventional staircase. In a renovated Tacoma house, a minimal steel stair set against original woodwork reads as a considered contemporary intervention rather than a mismatch.
Each system is designed around your layout, ceiling height, and finishes, with tread thickness and profile matched to the flooring and trim. In an older home we measure the existing opening carefully, since period houses are rarely square.
Exterior Floating Stairs
Exterior Floating Stairs in Tacoma
Exterior floating stairs connect decks, entries, and garden levels on the bluff lots common across Tacoma, keeping the outlook over Commencement Bay open where a conventional stair would block it.
Coastal installations are specified for the salt tinged air, with durable steel, non slip treads, and marine grade hardware close to the water where ordinary fixings corrode. Matching glass, cable, or metal railings complete the assembly.
Neighborhoods
Floating Stairs Across Tacoma
We design and install floating stairs from the North End, Stadium District, and Proctor through Old Town and Ruston and out toward University Place.
- North End
- Stadium District
- 6th Avenue
- Proctor District
- Old Town
- Ruston
- Museum District
- Downtown Tacoma
- Hilltop
- South End
- Fircrest
- University Place
- Narrows
- West End
Stairs and Railings Together
Floating Stairs and Railings From One Source in Tacoma
A staircase from one supplier and a balustrade from another rarely align properly in finish or detail. We supply both, so the stringers, treads, and railings are drawn together and finished to a single specification.
Floating Stairs Seattle handles the staircase structure while our shop fabricates the railings and metalwork, giving specialist attention to both halves of the project through one 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 Tacoma 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
Which type suits a narrow stairwell?
A mono stringer, usually. One central spine takes up less width than two stringers set under the treads, which matters in the narrower stairwells common in Tacoma's older houses. A cantilever also leaves the open side clear, but depends entirely on what the supporting wall can carry.
Will a floating stair keep our bay view?
Considerably better than a conventional stair. Open risers and minimal visible structure remove most of the mass from the sightline, and pairing the stair with a frameless glass balustrade takes it further. On a bluff home where the staircase sits between the living space and the water, the difference is significant.
How do exterior stairs handle the salt air?
Close to Commencement Bay we specify for it from the outset, using durable steel with appropriate finishing, non slip treads, and marine grade hardware. Ordinary fixings corrode in salt air well before the structure does, so the fixings are where the specification budget matters most.
Can a floating stair work in a period Tacoma home?
In a renovation it often works very well. A minimal steel and timber stair set against original craftsman or Victorian woodwork reads as a deliberate contemporary intervention rather than a clash. The main practical consideration is the existing opening, since period houses are rarely square and the structure around the stairwell varies a great deal.