Project Portfolio: Luxury Oak and Glass Spine Staircase [Southport]

Project Overview

• Client: Tristram, Private Residence

• Location: Southport, Merseyside

• System: Invisifix Steel Spine Feature Staircase

• Treads: Premium Solid Oak with Matching Cover Plates

• Balustrade: Frameless Structural Glass with Brushed Stainless Steel Handrail

• Configuration: Two-Flight Kitewinder with Structural Mid-Landing

• Service: Bespoke Design, Manufacture, and Nationwide Supply

The Art of the Floating Feature Stair In the luxury residential market, a staircase is no longer just a means of travel; it is a central sculpture. Tristram’s Southport residence required a high-end solution that felt physically substantial yet visually weightless.

• Solid Oak Treads: We utilized premium-grade solid oak for the treads and cover plates, providing a rich, organic texture that contrasts beautifully with the minimalist steelwork.

• The "Floating" Aesthetic: The central spine design allows the oak treads to appear as if they are hovering in mid-air, a signature look for high-end internal feature stairs.

• Frameless Glass & Light Flow: The frameless glass balustrade ensures that natural light from the upper levels floods the hallway, highlighting the grain of the oak and the precision of the steel spine.

Technical Expert Insight: The Engineering of "Silent" Oak Treads

Achieving a luxury "floating" feel requires more than just structural steel; it requires acoustic and tactile precision. When mounting solid oak treads to a steel spine staircase, the connection must be absolute to prevent the "creaking" common in traditional timber stairs. At Dio-Met, we utilize a heavy-duty steel tread-plate system hidden beneath the oak. These plates are precision-welded to the spine in our Sheffield workshop, providing a rigid foundation that eliminates flex. We then use specialized bonding agents and mechanical fixings to marry the oak to the steel. This ensures that when you walk on this Southport feature stair, it feels as solid as stone underfoot while maintaining the soft, warm aesthetic of natural wood. Furthermore, the glass riser infills are meticulously seated to ensure they meet UK Building Regulations without interrupting the "floating" visual line.

Why Choose a Dio-Met Luxury Spine Staircase?

• World-Leading Manufacturer: We are the direct supplier of bespoke feature stairs, shipping and installing staircases nationwide.

• Bespoke Craftsmanship: Every staircase is manufactured in our Sheffield workshop, allowing for total customization of tread materials, metal finishes, and glass styles.

• UKCA Certified: Our staircases aren't just beautiful; they are legally compliant structural masterpieces, engineered for safety and longevity.

Explore More from Dio-Met

• Invisifix Staircase Range: Discover our signature "hidden fixing" glass stair systems.

• Alternative Staircases: External fire escapes, spiral stairs and access solutions. 

• Walk-on Glass Floors: The perfect companion for a modern feature staircase.

• See All Projects: Browse our 30-year gallery of architectural excellence.

Contact the Staircase Specialists Ready to commission a bespoke floating feature staircase for your home? Contact our technical team in Sheffield for a consultation.

• Email: sales@diometonline.co.uk

• Phone: 0114 243 9009

• Direct Manufacturer: Bespoke luxury delivered from our workshop to your door.