Stair railings

Stair railings in the house are needed for safety and support during descent or ascent. They also perform a good decorative function. Modern fences are made from many materials and can have the most intricate shapes and designs.

Types of stair railings

The fencing plays a vital role on the stairs, and this applies not only to the purely practical side of the issue, but also to its appearance. Fencing elements decorate not only the staircase, but the entire room as a whole.

First, let’s look at each component of the structure to better understand what materials are applicable here. So, the design of the stair railing provides:

• balusters – strong and durable vertical or inclined supports along the entire length of the fence, mounted in mortgages on a flight of stairs, sometimes the sliding method is used;
• handrails – serve for support, are made in the form of horizontal and inclined planes, fixed on balusters using fasteners or welded to them;
• filling – the decorative part of the fence, which consists of horizontal, vertical or inclined parts, solid or fragmented, are designed to create a more decorative look for the staircase and, by reducing the space between the balusters, make the fence safer.

Let’s talk about the material options for making fencing for stairs:

1. Metal stair railings. They are most common and are made of stainless steel or other metal by casting and forging. The most durable and durable, easy to maintain, giving the staircase a stylish look. Can be combined with other materials.
2. Forged stair railings – a subtype of metal fencing. Due to handmade work and highly artistic appearance, they are highly valued and worth a lot. But with them, the staircase looks chic, expensive, solid, emphasizing the high status and good taste of the owner.
3. Wooden stair railings. Railings and balustrades made of this natural material once occupied a monopolistic position. Today, with the advent of other design options, wooden fences are found a little less frequently, but nevertheless, decorative elements and handrails are made from them with great success. The most luxurious types of wood for these purposes are oak, beech and mahogany. Adherents of the classics choose wood, despite the high cost, demanding care, relative fragility, and the use of natural resources.
4. Glass stair railings. Previously, they were more often used in office premises and shopping centers, but today they are successfully installed in country houses and city apartments. Glass fences are flat or radius plates with a length of 900 to 1500 mm and a thickness of 6-9 mm. There are also self-supporting panels with a width of 15-20 mm, when there are no supporting posts. The handrail can be attached to the glass using metal brackets or directly to the glass if it has a groove for this. If the staircase is spiral, bent (bent) glass is used. Glass for stair railings must be tempered; triplex or acrylic can also be used. The surface can be transparent, matte, tinted or with a decorative pattern.
5. Plastic stair railings. Have become popular recently. Plastic can be given any texture, including one that imitates wood. These fences are strong, durable and easy to maintain. With their help you can realize any design ideas.