Yes. When manufactured and installed correctly, glass stair railings are extremely safe. Our toughened glass panels for stairways meet UK building regulations for domestic and commercial use, ensuring durability, impact resistance and secure fixing. Every panel is rigorously tested and designed to perform safely for everyday use in busy homes.

In most cases, yes. You can often replace spindles with glass panels on stairs by using compatible handrails, base rails, or bracket systems from our Fusion, Elements, Elements Inset or Immix collections. Our glass panels with or without metal brackets make it simple to modernise your existing staircase without a full rebuild, ensuring your structure is in good condition and correctly aligned before installation.

Yes,  glass panels for stair landings are a popular way to continue the same open design across your full staircase. They're typically flat, rather than angled and can be fitted using brackets or slotted into base and handrails for a seamless, secure finish. All Richard Burbidge stair landing glass panels are precision-made to meet UK safety standards.

Glass panels typically cost around 20% more than timber spindles, based on a straight 3.5 m flight and 1.5 m landing; however, the exact price can vary depending on your staircase design. For an accurate quote tailored to your stair renovation project, get in touch with our team. We’ll be happy to provide a detailed cost breakdown and recommendations.

To measure for glass stair panels, start by measuring the total run and height of your staircase, the pitch angle, and the distances between newel posts. For landings, measure between posts at handrail height. Always allow for any brackets or clamps that will hold the panels. For exact measurements, refer to your chosen Richard Burbidge collection guide or speak to your local stockist for expert support.

A glass panel is a toughened sheet of safety glass used in place of traditional spindles or balusters on a staircase. It sits between the handrail and base rail (or can be clamped directly) to create a light, modern look.

All Richard Burbidge glass panels for stairs are made from thermally toughened safety glass, also known as tempered glass, abiding by the British standard - BS EN 12150-1:2000.