Maximising The Benefits Of Glass

There is often a misconception of what you can and cannot do with glass as a material. It can seem limiting, but in reality, glass in an incredibly versatile material that is ideally suited to the modern home and continues to be a popular material within architectural and design. In many cases it can be a substitute for timber too.

Glass staircases are one of the elements in a home that can make the most of the glass’s versatile qualities, adding both a stylish contemporary appearance to an interior as well as increasing natural light flow making stairways feel more spacious.

Canal’s range of staircases are designed with these benefits in mind. Frameless glass balustrades offer a seamless connection with minimal obstruction to enhance the view from all angles. Glass balustrades are suitable for internal and external environments. The benefit of glass balustrades is that is requires minimal maintenance, only the occasional clean. Glass does not corrode so it makes it the ideal material for staircases, balustrades and balconies.

Glass balustrades come in a range of finishing options such as sandblasting. Through this technique Canal can create patterns in any shape or form to add a decorative touch to staircases, walkways and balconies.

Glass stair treads combined with frameless glass balustrades offer a clean contemporary look to suit any domestic or commercial interior. The combination of an open riser staircase with glass steps enhances and maximises the light flow within a room. Glass treads can also be sandblasted to create a slip resistance surface.

Find inspiration for your next staircase project by visiting the Canal Project Showcase at www.canal.eu.com, and discover a range of staircases in all shapes, sizes and materials.