Walkable glass is a durable and high-performance product designed for flooring and staircases in architectural and commercial projects. This glass is engineered to meet both functional and aesthetic requirements, providing strength, safety, and transparency.
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Load capacity | 102 lbs/ft² |
Glass thickness | 3/8″, 1/2″, 5/8″, 3/4″ |
Slip resistance | R10/R11 (DIN 51130) |
Surface finish | Clear, frosted, or etched |
Edge treatment | Polished or beveled |
Advanced Lamination & Finishing Solutions for Superior Strength, Aesthetic Customization, and Precise Edge Treatments to Meet the Highest Standards of Performance and Design
At Jersey Tempered Glass, we manufacture walkable glass floors that combine structural performance with stunning visual appeal. Whether you’re upgrading a residential balcony, installing a museum-grade viewing platform, or integrating a luxury retail solution — our walk on glass products deliver safety, strength, and sophistication. Contact us today to get a detailed estimate for your needs!
Walkable glass is a structurally reinforced glazing system designed to bear the weight of human traffic safely. These multi-layered panels typically include:
Unlike decorative glass, a walk on glass floor is engineered and tested to handle dynamic loads, including multiple people walking, jumping, or even rolling carts. We adjust thickness, interlayers, and coatings to match your use case.
We’ve manufactured walk-on glass floors for everything from urban rooftops to private wine cellars. Some of the most common applications include:
In residential interiors, they are often used for glass landings and stair treads, allowing daylight to penetrate deeper into the building and creating a sense of openness. Overhead walkable skylights fabricated with low-iron glass offer high levels of transparency and a modern aesthetic, while glass flooring over indoor water features adds a dramatic and luxurious touch to high-end home designs.
In commercial environments, walk-on glass is frequently integrated into retail platforms and product display zones to provide unobstructed visibility into lower spaces, enhancing customer engagement. Showrooms, theaters, and atriums typically feature glass catwalks as part of their architectural identity, while hotel lobbies and casinos make use of walkable glass to create elegant focal points that elevate interior design.
Public spaces and attractions also benefit greatly from the use of walkable glass. Museums utilize it for elevated walkways above exhibits or archeological sites, offering visitors a unique and immersive viewing experience. Observation decks in towers and urban rooftops rely on walk-on glass to deliver panoramic views directly beneath the feet of guests, and scenic destinations often incorporate glass bridges or lookouts to enhance the visual experience without obstructing natural beauty.
Each of these applications requires specialized engineering and fabrication. At Jersey Tempered Glass, we help you determine the ideal glass configuration, slip resistance level, and finishing techniques to ensure that every panel is structurally sound, code-compliant, and visually seamless.
Each walkable glass floor we produce is made customly based on your request. Let’s see the most common orders that we get at JTG.
Multiple tempered lites bonded with SentryGlas® or Saflex® DG interlayers. These units remain intact even after high impact, ensuring safety under load. Ideal for areas where transparency and fall protection must co-exist.
We offer 24+ non-slip patterns including Seeded Organic®, acid-etched matte finishes, ceramic frit coatings, and screen-printed textures. These top surfaces improve traction even in wet conditions — critical for poolside decks and rooftop lounges.
Eliminate the green hue of standard float glass. Low-iron options provide true-color clarity, especially in daylight-rich settings like atriums or solar terraces.
Add privacy or visual interest with custom-tinted interlayers, frosted laminates, or digital ceramic printing. Match your branding or architectural palette while maintaining full walkability.
We’ve been shaping glass with precision since 1976. Our walk-on glass products come with decades of trust and next-gen production capabilities:
Most orders are delivered nationwide in under 7 working days. If you’re up against a tight build schedule or require flawless optical results, JTG is your safest bet.
At Jersey Tempered Glass, our walk-on glass floor systems are manufactured to meet exacting safety standards and architectural requirements. Each system is custom-built with the following technical specifications:
These specifications ensure that every walkable glass panel we produce is not only visually striking, but also structurally robust, code-compliant, and tailored to your exact project requirements.
Walkable glass floor price varies depending on:
As a manufacturer, we offer direct pricing with no middlemen, making JTG one of the most cost-effective sources for certified walk-on glass in the US.
Contact us for a personalized quote — our team responds in 24 hours with detailed specs, options, and shipping estimates.