Get to Know FLIGHT
Viewrail FLIGHT floating stairs are crafted to be the centerpiece of any home. Whether Cantilever or Mono, Spiral or Stack, make a statement with custom floating stairs we manage from design through installation.
Products: Ascend Talons, FLIGHT Floating Stairs, FLIGHT Mono, Glass Railing
Location: Bellevue, WA
Year: 2025
This entryway captures the essence of design with rising floating stairs and clear glass railing. FLIGHT Mono connects the multiple levels with elegance while the glass railing creates clear views between spaces.
Products: FLIGHT Floating Stairs, FLIGHT Cantilever, Glass Railing, Vedera
Location: Henderson, NV
Year: 2025
Celebrating the hazy hues of distant desert mountains, this stair system is a beautiful addition to The New American Home 2025. With Solar Bronze tinted Vedera glass and LED treads, these stairs are an interactive column of color that brings the outdoors in.
Products: Cable Railing, Endurance Rod Infill, FLIGHT Floating Stairs, FLIGHT Spiral, Signature Cable Railing
Location: McCoy, VA
Year: 2025
These homeowners couldn't pass up the opportunity to add some intrigue to their already warm and moody space with FLIGHT Spiral – a modern take on a classic spiral staircase, but with bolder design and materials. Not to mention the LEDs they had integrated into the helical treads.
Find your solace with this stunning system. This home frames a beautiful tree feature with FLIGHT Stack, creating a sense of peace as soon as you enter.
Products: FLIGHT Floating Stairs, FLIGHT Mono, Glass Railing, Vedera
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Year: 2025
This gorgeous stair system stretches from the top floor to the basement of this stunning, modern home, opening up the space to showcase the eye-catching chandelier.
Make your staircase a statement with Viewrail's unique Vedera Glass Railing.
Bright, crisp, and clear -- a standout combination.
Products: Cable Railing, Endurance Rod Infill, FLIGHT Floating Stairs, FLIGHT Spiral, Signature Cable Railing
Location: Des Moines, IA
Year: 2024
Unique spaces call for thoughtful features, like this FLIGHT Spiral system.
Products: FLIGHT Floating Stairs, FLIGHT Stack, Glass Railing, Vedera
Location: Leawood, KS
Year: 2025
Create a stunning entry stairway with FLIGHT Stack. This project draws the eye with white oak treads and black glass top cap, highlighting the contrast between the sunlight from the windows and the black textured accent wall.
Products: FLIGHT Floating Stairs, FLIGHT Cantilever, Glass Railing, Vedera, Aluminum Square Metal Cap for Glass
Location: Boston, MA
Year: 2024
Open up your space with FLIGHT Cantilever and Vedera Glass Railing.
Products: Cable Railing, Endurance Rod Infill, FLIGHT Floating Stairs, FLIGHT Spiral, Signature Cable Railing
Year: 2024
This outdoor Spiral staircase is ideal for all weather climates.
Products: FLIGHT Floating Stairs, FLIGHT Stack, Glass Railing, Vedera
Location: St. George, Utah
Year: 2025
This stunning space showcases how a beautiful staircase can tie a home's design together. This FLIGHT Stack system turns the corner with intriguing light features and sleek glass railing.
Beauty in All Shapes, Stains, and Sizes
Wow your guests with a staircase that stuns. Nearly every aspect of your custom stair and railing systems — from styles to configurations, stains to powder coats — are customizable so that your jaw-dropping new stairs are just that: yours.
Engineered for Life
Viewrail’s FLIGHT systems combine cutting-edge engineering with industry-leading safety features, to create floating staircases that are as secure as they are stylish. Just a single step on one of our FLIGHT systems and you’ll know they’re built to last.
In fact, Viewrail earned the first-ever certification for floating stairs from the International Code Council (ICC) for FLIGHT Mono, and we’ve taken that same spirit of high-end engineering to all of our systems.
Installed in Days, Not Weeks
Forget lifting a finger. Get fast, safe installation through our nationwide network of local, Certified Installers. All installers go through extensive on-site training to become stair and railing installation experts. Plus, get an enhanced warranty coverage when you choose Viewrail Certified Installers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Safety and Code
Yes, when designed to code and installed correctly. We size riser openings to meet the 4" rule and can add glass, closed risers (FLIGHT Stack), grip strips, and LED lighting for visibility.
Learn more: Are Floating Stairs Safe?
It’s third‑party verification that our system complies with code. Viewrail FLIGHT Mono holds an ICC Evaluation Service Report (ESR‑4797, 2025–2027), which helps permit reviewers and inspectors.
Learn More: ICC Certification (ESR‑4797)
Yes, when the opening doesn’t allow a 4" sphere to pass. If you prefer no gap, choose FLIGHT Stack (closed riser) or add glass risers.
Design and Options
FLIGHT Mono, FLIGHT Stack (closed riser), and FLIGHT Cantilever all come in Straight, 90°/Switchback, and U‑turn configurations. Spiral comes in one configuration (spiral). We’ll help you choose based on layout, span, and style.
Yes. Use exterior‑rated finishes, stainless steel rod and Viewrail thermally‑modified wood treads. We specify hardware and powder coat for coastal exposure.
Learn More: Exterior FLIGHT and Railing
Cost and Budget
A typical 9‑ft straight mono project often starts in the teens; complex layouts (90°/U‑turn, Stack, Cantilever, glass) increase price. Many projects fall $15k–$75k depending on height, turns, width, species/finish, railing, and lighting.
See examples: Floating Stairs Pricing
Design, engineering, stringer, treads/finishes, railing, and delivery. All from a single source from Viewrail in Goshen, Indiana.
Layout (turns/landings), tread width/thickness, wood species/finish, railing type (glass vs cable/rod), lighting, and exterior/coastal specs.
Installation and Timeline
Most installs finish in days—not weeks. Straight mono systems often complete in 1–5 days depending on scope and site readiness.
Choose our nationwide Certified Installers for a fast, warrantied experience, or have your GC install with our project‑specific instructions.
Learn More: Certified Installation
1) Scope & budget → 2) Site measure/tech review → 3) Engineering & approvals → 4) Production in Indiana → 5) Delivery → 6) Installation & final inspection.
Learn More: How to Buy Floating Stairs
Properly installed FLIGHT systems are rigid and quiet, using bolted connections and engineered stringers to minimize deflection and noise.
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Flooring Made for FLIGHT
Pair Viewrail floating stairs and railing with ultra-wide plank flooring by Schafer Floors.
Schafer premium engineered hardwood flooring is designed for strength and style — crafted from three layers of domestic northern hardwood, making it 90% stronger than solid hardwood.