metal stairs

Iron flight upward

Metal stairs are a staircase constructed primarily from steel, aluminum, or iron rather than wood or concrete.

The term is descriptive rather than technical—you might see metal stairs leading to a fire escape, industrial platform, or modern loft.

Metal stairs tend to be durable, often featuring open treads or perforated surfaces for drainage and grip.

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handrail · spiral · fire escape · fire tower · grating · iron · clanging · climb · descent · warehouse · urban loft · balustrade · safety code · galvanized · diamond plate · welded · landing · bolted

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material composition

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Staircase made from lumber

stone stairs · concrete stairs · wooden steps · marble stairs · stone steps

movement mechanism

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Automated people-lifting stairs

moving staircase · elevator · lift · ramp · fireman's pole

architectural formality/style

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Imposing architectural stairway centerpiece

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G