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There's a lot to learn about glass floor systems but it can be incredibly simple to install a beautiful glass floor in your home, or create a wow-factor hinged wine cellar display.

Also available: Bespoke Spiral Cellar Doors and Circular Wine Cellar Doors for spiral cellar openings.

Have questions? Visit our Glass Flooring FAQs page for answers to the most common queries about glass floors and wine cellar doors.

Is Walk-On Glass Safe?

Yes — absolutely. Our glass floors and cellar doors are built from toughened and laminated glass, meaning even if the outer pane were to break, the laminate layer holds the glass together and the floor remains intact. This is the same principle used in car windscreens.

All of our glass floors are manufactured to meet UK building regulations for domestic floor loading under BS EN 1991-1-1:2002, with a uniform load capacity of 150kg per square metre and a 2.0kN concentrated load. For public spaces or commercial applications, we can specify heavier glass to meet higher load requirements — just ask.

The steel frames are UKCA-marked and manufactured to BS EN 1090 in our Sheffield workshops.

Non-Slip Glass Flooring

Glass can be slippery, particularly when wet. We offer a transparent non-slip treatment that creates microscopic ridges on the glass surface for traction, achieving a Pendulum Test Value (PTV) of 68. The UK HSE classification for slip risk sets a PTV of 36 as the threshold for low slip risk in dry conditions — our treatment exceeds this significantly.

The treatment is completely transparent and does not affect the clarity or appearance of the glass. It typically lasts up to five years under normal foot traffic and can be reapplied when needed. We recommend the non-slip treatment for any glass floor that will see regular foot traffic, particularly in areas that may get damp.

Glass Specifications

We use toughened and laminated glass throughout our product range. The glass consists of two or more panes bonded together with a clear laminate interlayer — this is what makes the glass safe even if cracked or broken. Glass thickness options are:

• 25.5mm — suitable for most standard domestic applications
• 31.5mm — for larger panels or where higher load ratings are required
• 33mm — for extra-large panels and commercial-grade specifications

The glass is sourced from Yorkshire suppliers and finished in our Sheffield workshop. All units are UKCA-marked and supplied with a technical specification sheet.

Hinged Glass Wine Cellar Doors

Our most popular product — a hinged glass floor hatch for accessing a wine cellar, basement, or storage area below floor level. When closed, the hatch sits flush with the surrounding floor and is virtually invisible. When open, it is held by a gas strut mechanism that makes even heavy glass doors easy to lift and holds them safely open.

Standard rectangular sizes are available to buy online from £1,000. We also make bespoke sizes and shapes to order — if your opening doesn't match a standard size, just get in touch with your measurements and we'll quote you.

For spiral cellars, we offer bespoke hinged spiral cellar doors and circular wine cellar doors designed to fit the curved openings used by companies like Spiral Cellars. These are priced individually depending on the diameter and specification.

Electric Wine Cellar Doors

For larger hatches or where effortless operation is a priority, we offer electric motorised cellar doors. These operate with a button press and include safety features such as auto-reverse and key overrides. The electric mechanism handles openings up to 2,300 x 1,100mm — larger than our manual gas-strut systems, which support up to 2,000 x 1,000mm.

Frame and Border Colours

All frames are finished in matt black as standard. We can also powder-coat frames in any Classic RAL colour to match your interior. The glass borders (the visible painted edge around the perimeter of the glass) are also black as standard but can be specified in other colours. Note that lighter colours may appear slightly more greenish when viewed through thick laminated glass due to the natural tint of the interlayer — ask us for sample images if you're considering a light colour.

Maximum Sizes

• Manual (gas strut): up to 2,000 x 1,000mm
• Electric (motorised): up to 2,300 x 1,100mm
• For larger openings, we use fixed glass panels with a bespoke steel frame

Walk-On Glass Floor Panels

Walk-on glass panels are fixed (non-opening) glass floor sections set into a structural steel frame. They're used to create glazed sections within a floor — most commonly over a basement, lightwell, or feature space — allowing light to pass between levels.

The glass panels are manufactured from 33mm toughened and laminated glass and weigh approximately 75kg per square metre. For large areas, we split the glass into manageable panels with a steel frame to support each section, making installation practical and maintaining structural integrity.

Walk-on panels are a fully bespoke product. Contact us with your floor plan and we'll design a panel layout and provide a quotation.

Glass Well Covers

Glass well covers are circular or rectangular covers for light wells, drainage wells, or decorative floor features. They're manufactured from toughened and laminated glass with a steel or stainless steel frame and are designed to be walked over. Standard options include 25.5mm, 31.5mm, and 33mm glass.

For circular well covers over 1,500mm in diameter, we split the glass into two or four panels with a bespoke steel frame — this makes the units manageable to install and ensures structural integrity across the opening.

Glass well covers meet BS EN 1991-1-1:2002 for 1.5kN/m² uniform loads and 2.0kN concentrated loads (using 31.5mm or 33mm glass). Frames are UKCA-certified to BS EN 1090. For public spaces or commercial installations, consult your local building control for any additional requirements.

Preventing Condensation

In damp environments — such as directly above a wine cellar — condensation can form on the underside of glass floor panels. The best remedy is to improve ventilation in the space below, using vents or a small air pump to keep air circulating. Our optional Ritec ClearShield coating helps moisture run off the glass surface more easily, reducing mould build-up on well covers and hatches in damp conditions.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Toughened laminated glass requires very little maintenance. For day-to-day cleaning, a damp cloth with a mild glass cleaner is sufficient. Avoid abrasive cleaners or scouring pads, which can scratch the glass surface or damage the non-slip treatment.

The steel frame should be kept dry where possible. Check the frame fixings annually. The gas strut mechanism in hinged cellar doors should last many years under normal use — if the strut becomes harder to operate or no longer holds the door open correctly, it can be replaced without removing the floor unit.

Lead Times

• Hinged cellar doors: 6–12 weeks from confirmed order
• Glass well covers: 4–8 weeks from confirmed order

Lead times vary depending on current workload. Contact us for a current estimate before placing an order.

Delivery and Installation

All units are delivered nationwide via third-party courier, with a tail-lift vehicle where possible. For very large units, we'll advise you in advance to have adequate labour available to offload. Units arrive fully assembled and ready to drop into your prepared opening.

We supply as a product-only service — installation is straightforward for any competent builder or joiner, and we provide a detailed technical drawing with every order. If you need installation assistance, contact us and we can discuss options.

We also ship internationally. Our products are regularly exported to France, Norway, the USA, Canada, and further afield. Get in touch for an export quotation including shipping costs.

Where Are They Made?

All of our glass floors, hinged cellar doors, and well covers are designed and manufactured in the UK. The steel frames are cut, welded, and finished in our Sheffield workshop. Glass is sourced from Yorkshire suppliers and laminated to our specification. We're a small team that takes real pride in what we make — if you have questions, you'll speak directly to the people who build it.

Have more questions? Visit our full FAQs page or get in touch — we're always happy to help.