Project Portfolio: Invisifix Feature Staircase [Shrewsbury]

Project Overview

• Client: Mark, Residential Property

• Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire

• System: Invisifix Steel Spine Feature Staircase

• Design: Straight Flight with "Hidden" Balustrade Fixings

• Materials: Structural Steel Spine, Toughened Glass, and Solid Oak Treads

• Innovation: Secret-Fix Oak Cover Plates to conceal glass clamps

• Service: Design, Manufacture, and Nationwide Supply

The Invisifix Revolution: Minimalist Elegance Mark’s home in Shrewsbury required a total architectural reset for the entrance hall. The goal was to remove the visual clutter of a traditional staircase and replace it with a system where the glass appears to emerge seamlessly from the timber.

• The Invisible Connection: We engineered a bespoke steel stringer that incorporates a hidden channel for the glass. Once the glass is set, solid oak cover plates are fitted over the junction, hiding all mechanical bolts and clamps.

• Modern Material Palette: The combination of the industrial anthracite steel spine, the warmth of the oak treads, and the transparency of the glass creates a balanced, contemporary aesthetic.

• Maximized Light: By removing vertical spindles and bulky newel posts, the new staircase acts as a conduit for natural light, pulling illumination from the upper floor down into the hallway.

Technical Expert Insight: Solving the "Clutter" of Glass Fixings

The most common complaint with modern glass staircases is the visibility of the "disks" or bolts used to hold the glass in place. For Mark’s Shrewsbury project, we solved this using our Invisifix technology. We designed a structural recess within the steel spine itself where the glass is secured using a dry-glaze internal clamping system. This is then entirely concealed by our bespoke oak cover plates. This isn't just an aesthetic choice; it eliminates the dust-traps and "cleaning snag points" associated with standard glass clamps. The result is a clean, architectural line that emphasizes the premium materials—steel, glass, and oak—without the distraction of visible hardware.

Why Choose the Invisifix System?

• Seamless Aesthetics: No visible bolts, clamps, or standoffs on the face of the staircase.

• Direct Manufacturer: We design and build these systems in our Sheffield workshop and ship them nationwide and worldwide.

• Simple Installation: Designed to be user-friendly, our kits are a favorite for competent DIYers and professional builders alike.

• UKCA Certified: Every staircase we produce meets the highest legal safety standards for structural steelwork.

Explore More from Dio-Met

• Invisifix Staircase Range: Discover more configurations of our signature "hidden fixing" system.

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Contact the Staircase Specialists Ready to transform your home with a bespoke Invisifix spine staircase? Contact our technical team for a consultation and a quote.

• Email: sales@diometonline.co.uk

• Phone: 0114 243 9009

• Location: Based in Sheffield, supplying and installing stairs Nationwide.