Stainless steel railings
Staircase and balcony railings in SS, with rounded handrails, slim balusters and a mirror, satin or coloured finish.
Steel / SS / Glass Works
Steel, SS and glass works
Railings, partitions, shower screens and metal details are small in area and large in effect. They are the parts you touch and look through every day, and they age quickly if the material or the fixing is wrong. We design steel, stainless steel and glass works for homes to match the rest of the interior.Every piece is measured on site, drawn for your approval and made to size. Grades, thicknesses and finishes are explained in plain terms, so you know what you are choosing and why.
01Types
What we make
Glass railings and balustrades
Toughened or laminated glass panels held by steel posts or patch fittings, for a clear view and an open feel.
Glass partitions and doors
Fixed or sliding partitions between rooms, with clear, frosted or reeded glass that carries light without losing privacy.
Shower enclosures
Frameless, semi-framed or sliding enclosures cut to the bathroom, with steel hardware that resists moisture.
Custom metal details
Metal inlays, profile edging, MS gates and grills, shoe racks, mirror frames and decorative screens made to suit a particular room.
02Steel
Choosing the right steel
Stainless steel is sold in grades, and the grade decides how long it stays clean. SS 304 contains more chromium and nickel than SS 202, so it resists rust and tea-staining better, especially in humid rooms, balconies exposed to rain and homes near the coast. SS 202 costs less and is acceptable in dry, covered interiors, but it can show brown spots sooner. For salt-laden air, a higher grade such as 316 is the safer option.
Ask for the grade in writing and for the thickness of the tube, not just the diameter. A thin-walled tube dents and flexes, and a handrail should feel solid in the hand. Welds should be ground smooth and polished, because a rough weld is where rust starts.
Mild steel (MS) is strong and economical, and suits gates, grills and structural frames, but it rusts unless it is primed and coated well. Powder coating or a good paint system on prepared metal keeps it going for years. We tell you which areas should be SS and which can be MS.
03Glass
Glass: type, thickness and safety
Safety glass comes in two main forms. Toughened (tempered) glass is heat-treated to be several times stronger than ordinary glass and breaks into small blunt pieces. Laminated glass has a plastic layer between two sheets, so even when it cracks, it stays in place. Railings and any glass near stairs, children or heavy use should be toughened or laminated, and many designers choose laminated toughened glass for balustrades.
Thickness depends on the use. Shower screens are commonly 8 to 10 mm. Railings and large partitions go thicker, usually 10 to 12 mm or more, depending on the span and how the panel is held. The supplier's data and the fixing method decide the exact figure, and we confirm it per job.
The look of glass is chosen separately. Clear glass keeps a room open, frosted or reeded glass hides what is behind it, and tinted glass cuts glare. Edges should be polished, and glass should never rest directly on metal or tile, with proper spacers and seals at every contact.
04Hardware
Fixings, hardware and finish
Fixings are where cheap jobs fail. Railing posts need to be anchored into the slab or beam with the right base plates and bolts, not into plaster. Glass patch fittings, hinges and handles should be stainless steel, with rubber or nylon gaskets so metal never touches glass directly.
In a shower enclosure, a door that sags or leaks usually has weak hinges, a poor seal or a floor with no slope. We check the floor level and slope, fit hinges rated for the glass weight and seal the edges so water drains into the bathroom and not onto the floor outside.
Finishes range from a bright mirror polish to satin, brushed or PVD-coated tones such as brass, black and rose gold. Mirror finish shows fingerprints, satin hides them, and coloured coatings need a quality that does not fade. We show samples against your walls and fittings.
05Before you start
Planning and safety checks
Measure after the walls and floors are finished, not before. Glass is cut to the millimetre and cannot be trimmed on site, so we take final measurements once tiling and plastering are complete, then order the glass. This avoids reordering because a wall came out a few millimetres off.
Railing height and spacing are safety matters. Staircase and balcony railings are generally around 900 to 1,100 mm high, with gaps small enough that a child cannot pass through, commonly about 100 mm. Check any rule your society or local authority applies, and tell us if young children live at home.
Plan the lead time. Custom glass and steel are made to order, so they follow the civil work and painting but come before the final handover. We sequence them so that nothing waits on a missing part.
06What's included
What's included
- Site measurement after wall and floor finishes are complete
- A drawing or sketch for your approval before fabrication
- Choice of SS grade, MS finish, glass type, thickness and edge treatment
- Fabrication and finishing to size, with ground and polished welds
- Anchors, base plates, hinges, handles and gaskets in suitable materials
- Installation by our team, with level, plumb and alignment checks
- Silicone sealing of shower enclosures and glass edges
- Protective film removal, cleaning and a final walkthrough
What affects the cost
- The length, height and number of panels or posts
- The steel grade and the thickness of the tube or sheet
- The glass type, thickness and any frosting, reeding or tint
- The finish: mirror, satin, brushed, powder-coated or PVD
- Hardware such as hinges, patch fittings and handles
- Complexity of shape, curves and custom cut-outs
- Site conditions such as height, access and anchoring needs
For indicative whole-home prices, see the packages. Your final, itemised estimate follows the site visit.
07How it works
From first call to handover
- 1
Consultation
Tell us what you need to enclose, divide or protect, and how the space is used.
- 2
Site measurement and design
We measure after finishes are done and draw the piece with grades, thickness and fixings.
- 3
Selection and estimate
Choose finishes and glass, view samples and receive an itemised quotation.
- 4
Fabrication and installation
The piece is made to size, installed by our team and checked before handover.
08Inspiration
Ideas for steel / ss / glass works
Illustrative photos to show styles and ideas. They are not our completed projects.
09FAQ
Steel / SS / Glass Works: your questions
SS 304 or 202 for railings?
SS 304 is the better choice for most homes because it resists rust and tea-staining much better, especially in humid areas, balconies and near the coast. SS 202 is cheaper and can suit dry, covered interiors. For salty air, 316 is recommended.
How do I know the steel is really SS 304?
Ask for the grade in writing and for the supplier's test certificate or invoice. The magnet test is not reliable, since both grades can be slightly magnetic after working. A reputable fabricator will stand behind the grade it quotes.
Is glass railing safe for homes with children?
Yes, when the glass is toughened or laminated, of the right thickness and properly fixed. Laminated glass stays in place if it cracks. Tell us about children at home and we will plan the height and fixing for it.
How thick should shower glass be?
Frameless shower screens are commonly 8 to 10 mm toughened glass. Larger doors and heavier panels may need more. We confirm the thickness once we know the size and the type of hinge.
Toughened or laminated glass: which one?
Toughened glass is strong and breaks into small, blunt pieces, and is common in showers and partitions. Laminated glass holds together after impact and is a good choice for railings and overhead glazing. Laminated toughened combines both.
Will stainless steel or glass leak or rust in a bathroom?
Good grade steel and proper seals do not. Use SS 304 or better for hinges and handles, keep the bathroom ventilated and have the floor sloped so water drains correctly. Cheaper hardware is the usual cause of rust.
Can glass be cut to size on site?
No. Toughened glass cannot be cut after treatment, so it is measured once finishes are done, ordered to size and then fitted. This is why we measure late and check twice.
How do I clean glass and steel?
Wipe glass with a soft cloth and a mild glass cleaner. Wipe stainless steel with a damp cloth and dry it, and avoid bleach and abrasive pads, which mark the finish and let rust start.
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