Since the 3rd millennium BC, mosaics have played a part in decorative art; most famously in the patterns and pictures in Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece.
But not to be left in past, mosaics have been used to turn outdoor staircases into wonderful works of colourful art in cities around the world.
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The 16th Avenue, San Francisco: Credit: Flickr / Momo Liew
We have 20 years experience installing new staircases and it’s important to make sure that whoever you choose to install your staircase knows exactly what they’re doing. As a trusted family business, all our staircases comply with current UK building regulations. From making sure that the steepness of the stairs (as dictated by the rise and going), complies with Section K1 of the building regulations to constructing balustrades using quality materials, we’re always one step ahead when it comes to ensuring your safety. We also know how to ensure that limitations imposed by the regulations do not need to compromise the design and aesthetics of your staircase.
New Year is the time of year when we set ourselves goals with the best of intentions. Whether you’re going to read more, spend a few pounds to treat yourself to something special you’ve been meaning to get around to for ages or even commit to losing a few pounds from around your waist. What …
Christmas is a wonderful time of year and friends, children and grandchildren delight in being surrounded by the decorations which adorn your home. We take the time to decorate our homes with the tree in the living room or hallway. If you’re looking to progress from a mere sprig of tinsel on top of picture frames to something more stylish; take a look at our guide to decorating your staircase for the festive season. When it comes to decorating your staircase for Christmas, regardless of whether you plan to deck your halls with boughs of holly or add sparkle with seasonal lighting, you’re sure to find some ideas to add some festive cheer to your home.
We follow the guidelines from the Glass & Glazing Federation, the industry authority, to inspect our glass (www.ggf.org.uk) to make sure the glass we use is installed to correct standards. Their Quality of Vision document provides details on how to carry out an inspection and what to look for:
Using quality materials and paying attention to the finest details is very important to us. Whether it’s timber or glass, it’s got be just right. This is why our glass manufacturers use precision bevelling on the edges of our balustrade glass panels. Beveling allows us to transform a piece of balustrade glass into a contemporary design component which will provide the pièce de résistance to your glass staircase installation.
