> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://resources.viewrail.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://resources.viewrail.com/guides/about-stairs-and-railing.md).

# About Stairs & Railing

- [What are Floating Stairs](https://resources.viewrail.com/guides/about-stairs-and-railing/what-are-floating-stairs.md)
- [Are Floating Stairs Safe?](https://resources.viewrail.com/guides/about-stairs-and-railing/are-floating-stairs-safe.md)
- [Types of Staircases](https://resources.viewrail.com/guides/about-stairs-and-railing/types-of-staircases.md)
- [Open Riser vs. Floating Stairs](https://resources.viewrail.com/guides/about-stairs-and-railing/types-of-staircases/open-riser-vs.-floating-stairs.md)
- [Prefab Metal Stairs: Welded vs. Mechanical Systems](https://resources.viewrail.com/guides/about-stairs-and-railing/types-of-staircases/prefab-metal-stairs-welded-vs.-mechanical-systems.md): Learn the difference between welded and mechanical prefab metal stairs — how they're built, how they ship, and how to choose the right system for your project.
- [What is Cable Railing?](https://resources.viewrail.com/guides/about-stairs-and-railing/what-is-cable-railing.md): Learn what cable railing is, how a cable railing system works, what cable railing costs, and where to use it on decks, stairs, balconies, and other modern spaces.
- [What is Glass Railing?](https://resources.viewrail.com/guides/about-stairs-and-railing/what-is-glass-railing.md): Tempered or laminated glass panels create a clear, low-maintenance safety barrier for stairs, decks, and balconies. Learn how it works, what it costs, and which system fits your project.
- [Railing System Deep Dives](https://resources.viewrail.com/guides/about-stairs-and-railing/railing-system-deep-dives.md)
- [How Viewrail's Hidden Fasteners Work](https://resources.viewrail.com/guides/about-stairs-and-railing/railing-system-deep-dives/how-viewrails-hidden-fasteners-work.md): Learn how Viewrail's hidden fastener kits work — from Level Tension to DriveTite — and how each one keeps cables tensioned cleanly inside the post.
- [What Is Powder Coating? Viewrail's Process and Finish Options Explained](https://resources.viewrail.com/guides/about-stairs-and-railing/railing-system-deep-dives/what-is-powder-coating-viewrails-process-and-finish-options-explained.md): Learn how Viewrail powder coats its railing posts and which finish, High Performance or Superior Performance, is right for your project environment.
- [Express vs. Signature Cable Railing: Which One Is Right for Your Project?](https://resources.viewrail.com/guides/about-stairs-and-railing/railing-system-deep-dives/express-vs.-signature-cable-railing-which-one-is-right-for-your-project.md): Not sure whether to choose Express or Signature cable railing? Here's how they compare on customization, lead time, coastal use, and more.
- [Why 2205 Stainless Steel Is the Gold Standard for Coastal Railing](https://resources.viewrail.com/guides/about-stairs-and-railing/railing-system-deep-dives/why-2205-stainless-steel-is-the-gold-standard-for-coastal-railing.md): 2205 duplex stainless steel outperforms 316 in coastal environments. Learn why Viewrail uses it, how the PREN scale works, and how to keep your railing under warranty.


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