Cantilevered stairs, or floating stairs, are a type of staircase. A cantilever is a beam, which is anchored at only one end. Thus cantilevered stairs have a "floating" appearance, and they may be composed of different materials, such as wood, glass, stone, or stainless steel. References External links and references On installation of cantilever stairs International codes, relating to their construction Statistics on cantilever stairs What are floating stairs? Stairs Stairways Pedestrian infrastructure