7 Steps to Buying FLIGHT Floating Stairs
Purchasing a custom floating stairway for your new construction or large-scale renovation is a major decision. Custom-fabricating floating stairs can be complex, but Viewrail makes it easy with just 7 straightforward steps:
1. Choose Your Style
Timeline: Flexible
Explore a variety of styles, finishes, and configurations, to find the perfect custom combination for your space. Not sure which style is right for you? Give us a call and our experts will help you design your ideal system.
Once you’ve chosen your preferred styles, contact us to get an initial quote and we’ll get back with you within one business day.
2. Plan and Design Your System
Timeline: ~1 week
Our team will work with you to review your architectural plans, evaluate your project needs, and finalize design details to fit your schedule. This step ensures your floating stair system can be installed at just the right stage of your project.
Based on your detailed project plan, you’ll receive an updated quote. Your quote will be valid for 30 days.
3. Engineering Your Project
Timeline: Depends on site readiness. We recommend the latest you wait is the framing stage to begin the next step or when you’re ready to move forward with your remodel.
Down Payment: To start the engineering process, you’ll place a down payment on the order.
During this phase, our team will confirm all site measurements, from floor-to-floor height to tread width and railing specifics. You can either verify measurements yourself or arrange for a Viewrail Certified Installer to come out and ensure complete, accurate numbers.
With this information, we’ll create 2D and 3D renderings so you can visualize your staircase before finalizing the design. If you’d like to adjust finishes or features, this is the time to do it. Once approved, we are ready to move into production.
4. Custom Steel Production
Timeline: ~2-3 weeks
Cover Steel Costs: Your deposit will go toward the cost of steel fabrication.
The digital plans we’ve created are sent to our fabrication facilities to make the steel components for your specific system. Once completed, they’re routed to our shipping department for careful packaging and shipping.
During this phase, there’s nothing for you to do except prepare your job site for installation. Your Viewrail representative will provide guidance on site preparation and keep you updated with any changes in the production schedule.
Why Steel First?
It’s better to put in the steel structure while there is still construction to be done. When it comes time for final finishes on the home, you can complete your stairs, ensuring your treads and railing remain in pristine condition.
If you’re ready for it all at once, talk to your sales rep and project manager to decide if that’s the best fit for your project.
5. Install Steel and Temporary Treads
Timeline: ~1-5 days, depending on complexity
Your FLIGHT steel stringer(s) and temporary treads (optional) will arrive at the job site with detailed instructions, tailored to your staircase configuration. If you have a more complex project, you may want to consider Viewrail Certified Installation to ensure a flawless finish.
Now that the steel is installed you’ll verify measurements, ensuring no site conditions require an adjustment, and make any final design changes if necessary.
6. Custom Treads and Railing Production
Timeline: ~2-3 weeks (can happen concurrently with steel production/install)
Final Payment: Complete your payment to start production on your custom treads and railing.
Once your home is in the final stages of construction, it’s time to go through final approvals for treads and railing, and move forward with production.
7. Complete Your Installation
Timeline: 1-5 days, depending on complexity
All that’s left is to remove the temporary treads and install your finished treads and railing. Just like your steel installation, you’ll have tailored, detailed instructions to guide you.
Enjoy Your FLIGHT Floating Staircase
Total Timeline: 6-12 weeks, depending on overall build timeline
Your FLIGHT floating staircase is now a functional and beautiful part of your home that you’ll enjoy for years to come.
