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At SMART Balustrades, we design, supply, and install glass staircase balustrades that combine modern style with long-lasting safety and durability. For homeowners in the West Midlands, we create bespoke balustrades tailored to individual properties, while for commercial clients across the UK, our systems enhance offices, hotels, gyms, restaurants, and public spaces with a professional, contemporary finish.
Our glass balustrades can be installed as standalone systems or paired with handrails and infills, offering flexibility for staircases of all sizes and designs. Constructed from toughened, laminated glass and high-quality fixings, each balustrade meets UK building regulations and is engineered to withstand heavy use, ensuring your staircase is both safe and visually striking.
Whether you’re looking for a minimalist, modern look or a fully customised staircase solution, SMART Balustrades delivers a system that is tailored, compliant, and expertly installed, adding style and function to every property.
Design Your Own BalustradeAt SMART Balustrades, our staircase handrails and balustrades can be supplied as standalone systems or integrated with glass infills to create a full, cohesive balustrade.
Standalone handrails offer a clean, practical solution for staircases, corridors, and ramps, providing essential support while maintaining a minimalist, modern look. They are ideal for residential properties in the West Midlands or areas where a full balustrade may not be required.
For projects that demand additional safety, style, or visual impact, integrated systems pair handrails with glass infills, delivering a sleek, professional finish. Glass infills create a sense of openness and maximise natural light, perfect for offices, hotels, and public buildings.
Whether standalone or integrated, our systems are designed for safety, compliance, and long-lasting performance, giving both homeowners and commercial clients a stylish and functional staircase solution tailored to their space.
We create oak and glass staircases that combine the warmth of oak handrails with the modern transparency of toughened glass panels. Ideal for homes in the West Midlands and commercial properties UK-wide, these systems provide a striking, contemporary feature while meeting UK building regulations.
Oak and glass staircases can be installed as standalone systems or part of a full balustrade, offering both safety and visual impact. Glass panels allow light to flow freely, making spaces feel open, while oak handrails deliver durable support and timeless style for high-traffic areas.
Want to see our staircase balustrades in action? Browse our portfolio or read through our case studies to explore recent installations. From modern floating staircases with frameless glass to traditional oak and glass combinations, we’ve delivered tailored solutions in properties across the UK.
SMART Balustrades presented a forward-thinking design that incorporated 60×30 stainless steel posts, 48mm diameter stainless steel handrails, and 10mm thick clear toughened glass panels.
SMART Balustrades enhanced Autocab’s new Manchester offices with sleek, secure balustrades that complemented the industrial-meets-modern design.
SMART Balustrades was chosen to support the restoration of Reynard House, supplying balustrades and handrails that balanced modern safety with the building’s historic character.
SMART Balustrades supported the dual-brand Holiday Inn Express and Crowne Plaza at T4 Heathrow by providing stylish, safety-compliant balustrades and glass features that enhanced the hotel’s modern design.
We offer a wide range of custom options to help you create the perfect balustrade for your staircase. From glass type and timber finish to handrail shape and mounting style, every detail can be tailored to suit your space. Our team works with you to ensure your design meets both aesthetic and safety requirements.
There isn’t really a difference, as handrails that are used for staircases can also be called stair rails or banisters. However, there are a few building regulations that need to be adhered to when fitting a handrail to a staircase, such as its height, shape and material used. It is best to check building regulations first before purchasing handrails for use on staircases to ensure you are buying the correct product.
Yes, handrails are mandatory on at least one side of a staircase, if the staircase is less than one metre wide, with handrails required on both sides if the stairs are wider than this. There are a few requirements that need to be met under building regulations when it comes to the height and placement of handrails for stairs and in public buildings, so it is always best to check before proceeding with installation, or seek advice from a professional.
When it comes to glass balustrades for staircases, tempered toughened laminated glass stands out as the optimal choice. With a minimum thickness of 21.5 mm, this type of glass offers unparalleled safety and durability. Tempered laminated glass undergoes a rigorous heating and cooling process, resulting in enhanced strength and resilience. Its laminated design also provides added protection against breakage, making it the safest option for staircases.
Absolutely! We offer a range of customisation options, including handrail styles, glass variations, and mounting options, allowing you to tailor your staircase to your unique preferences and specifications. We also supply glass balustrade panels in both flat and curved variations, making them fit for any layout.
A: Yes, oak and glass staircases are an excellent choice for commercial properties. When designed and installed correctly, they combine the durability and strength of oak handrails and posts with the toughened, laminated glass panels needed to meet UK building regulations. They are ideal for high-traffic areas such as offices, hotels, restaurants, gyms, and public buildings, offering safety, compliance, and a modern, visually striking appearance. With professional installation, oak and glass staircases provide a long-lasting, functional solution that enhances both style and practicality in any commercial space.
SMART Balustrades offers a range of staircase balustrade systems designed to suit different interior and exterior styles and technical requirements. Options include Vero Timber, Vero Steel and Vivo Steel, each combining high-quality timber or steel elements, and some with sleek glass panels for a clean, contemporary finish. As the names suggest, these systems use carefully engineered timber or steel components, and some alongside glass infill panels, delivering a balance of strength, safety and visual appeal. Designed with compliance and precision in mind, every system is tailored to create a seamless, reliable staircase balustrade solution.
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