Metal handrails and balustrades

Metal tubes and bars are useful for making a handrail or a staircase railing. Round, square, or flat, they can also be used to create furniture, guardrails, or braces.

Ready-to-install handrail kits have certain characteristics you should know:

- they are made of stainless steel to resist moisture;

- they have a round shape for easier grip;

- various lengths are available;

- they come with supports for wall mounting;

- they are to be installed 90 cm from the ground.

The available metal tubes and bars allow the creation of customized staircase railings and handrails:

- aluminum and stainless steel tubes are suitable for outdoor use due to their resistance to rust;

- round tubes are preferable due to their ergonomics;

- breaks should be minimized to allow the elderly and visually impaired to move easily.

Certain parameters should be considered when creating a staircase railing:

- horizontal decorations (tubes) can be dangerous for children if they climb on them;

- for vertical decorations, the spacing between the bars must be less than or equal to 11 cm to ensure children’s safety;

- a passage of 25 x 11 x 11 cm must be maintained between decorative elements;

- steel tubes and bars should be coated with an anti-rust paint to protect them from moisture and also for aesthetics;

- ready-to-install molded handrails are available;

- a gap of 5 cm must be observed between the railing and the wall.

The available metal tubes and bars allow the creation of customized staircase railings, handrails, and guardrails, but they must comply with safety standards.