Open treads without risers, wall-mounted cantilevered design
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Most furniture can navigate without special techniques. Floating Stairs have a minimum clearance of 36 inches. The straight path allows diagonal maneuvering.
| Dimension | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Width | 36" |
| Minimum Clearance (critical) | 36" |
| Headroom | 84" |
| Total Rise | 105" |
| Tread Depth | 10" |
| Riser Height | 7.5" |
| Number of Risers | 14 |
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Standard floating stairs have a width of 36 inches, tread depth of 10 inches, and riser height of 7.5 inches. The total rise is 105 inches with 14 risers.
01Yes, most standard sofas (up to 84" wide) can fit up floating stairs with 36" clearance. The key is to tilt the sofa and navigate it diagonally.
02The minimum clearance on floating stairs is 36 inches. This is the narrowest point furniture must pass through. For safe passage, furniture's smallest dimension should be at least 2-3 inches less than this clearance.
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