Metal handrail for staircases and balustrades!

Discover the decorative and design power of the metal handrail! Ideal for a contemporary, designer interior, the metal handrail blends seamlessly into the décor. It provides support when going up and down staircases. Find one of the most delicate stair and balustrade accessories to choose. Rail or handrail, Woodup offers you products with an exceptional finish. Order your rail or metal handrail and enjoy the "satisfied or refunded" guarantee.

Definition of the metal handrail for stairs and balustrades

Get to know this indispensable product for any home! A metal handrail is a product in tube or square section. The rail or handrail provides support and a handhold for users of a staircase or balustrade. The fixing of a handrail is wall-mounted or as a balustrade cap rail. A handrail is also a finishing product. There are designer handrails (steel, stainless steel, aluminium, wrought iron) as well as classic wooden ones (beech, fir, etc.).

Choosing a metal handrail for your home

Choosing a metal handrail requires knowledge of the safety standards (NFP 01-012 and NFP 01-013). This is a way of planning the fixing method on the wall or balustrade. Next, match its colour (black, white, grey, stainless aluminium) with the staircase, the balustrade, or your décor. Finally, check the weight of your product. A steel handrail is heavier than an aluminium handrail (which affects its fixing).

Characteristics of the metal handrail

The handrail is an essential product for safety and is part of the balustrade accessories. Metal handrails are classified according to several criteria. In our range, you will find aluminium handrails and steel handrails. Stair or balustrade handrails also come in several shapes (round or square handrails). Classification also exists by diameter and length. To adapt to your interior and allow installation tailored to your needs, our handrails are not pre-drilled.

Our various metal handrail models

Woodup exclusively offers an extended range of handrails, brackets, and fixing accessories. Enhance your stairwell with our stainless aluminium products. Improve the safety of your mezzanine with a robust, reassuring square rail. Opt for a black steel 50 mm diameter tube handrail. To remain in control of your interior, buy a made-to-measure handrail! Find all Woodup metal handrail finishes designed to suit your dimensions.

Round metal handrail for staircases or balustrades

The Woodup metal handrail is available in 40 mm or 50 mm diameter. In steel or aluminium tube, you can select a handrail model in 2, 2.5, or 3 metres. Opt for the larger-diameter handrail for steep staircases. A 40 mm diameter handrail will be perfect for fixing to a wood or wood-and-metal balustrade or railing.

Round handrail 40 mm diameter

Order a metal handrail with a 40 mm diameter if you have no imposed safety criteria. The Woodup 40 mm diameter handrail is available in black, grey, white, and stainless aluminium. For greater simplicity, opt for the metal handrail kit. You will receive wall brackets, two end caps, and fixing elements with the handrail.

Round handrail 50 mm diameter

The 50 mm diameter metal handrail offers unrivalled comfort. Treat yourself to our aluminium model, with a brilliantly luminous stainless steel appearance. For a contemporary staircase or a designer balustrade, opt for the glossy black metal handrail. These products are 2 metres in length. The aluminium handrail is lightweight, making it easier to fix to a plasterboard wall. To the touch, it is less cold than a steel handrail.

Square-section handrail and rail

Enjoy Woodup's innovative, made-to-measure products. Opt for the square-section metal handrail to complement a staircase with a modern décor. Each model comes with fixing accessories (wall bracket, connector, caps). The square-section metal handrail is available in gloss black or gloss stainless aluminium.

Metal handrails in black, white, or grey

The choice of colour for a metal handrail is purely aesthetic. Do you prefer an anthracite, black, stainless steel-coloured, or brass metal handrail? Make sure to match its colour to that of the surrounding elements, such as the posts and balusters of the balustrade or the stair treads.

Configuring your metal handrail

Here are some tips to read carefully before buying your handrail kit or individual pieces. We indicate here at what height to fix your handrail for optimal safety, and how to calculate the correct rail length to order so your project goes right first time.

Length

Calculate the handrail length you will need, based on the slope of the staircase, and not parallel to the floor. Several types of connectors exist to adapt your handrail to your staircase. Add a margin of around ten centimetres. If you need to cut the handrail, plan to add a metal rail end cap for the finish.

Height

At what height should a handrail be fixed? The height of a handrail is 90 cm above the nosing of the step. Position it between 80 and 100 cm. If your metal handrail is intended to ensure the safety of children, fix it between 50 and 65 cm from the floor. It is entirely possible to double a wall-mounted stair rail to secure its use for both adults and children.

Accessories

Even if you are purchasing a metal handrail kit, check through our handrail accessories to see whether any additional parts would usefully complete your installation. Do not hesitate to seek advice from our experts before placing your order. We will be happy to point you to the references of the products suited to your installation configuration.

Our various accessories for metal handrails

Here are the different types of handrail accessories we offer in our online shop, to help you configure your installation:

• Wall mounting bracket for metal handrail : the handrail rests on several wall mounting brackets, which support it while keeping the rail away from the wall for easier grip. Adjustable models allow the height to be set.

• Wall return end for metal handrail : this accessory allows you to anchor the end of a handrail to the wall with a neat, finished appearance;

• Connector for metal handrail : this allows you to join two metal tubes together to extend the rail.

• 90° bend for metal handrail : designed for quarter-turn staircases, the handrail bend allows you to join two rails at a precise angle.

• End cap for metal handrail : protect the ends of your metal handrail with a flat or rounded end cap, in the material and colour of your choice.

Buy a metal handrail kit in our shop, and complete it with the accessories you need. Do not hesitate to contact our customer support if you need help configuring a metal rail. We will advise you on the number of bends and connectors to plan for, indicating the reference of the corresponding products.

Order your metal handrail and enjoy the guarantees

Dress up your interior staircase or your balustrade with a handrail offering unbeatable value for money! Favour products made in France or Europe. Complete your order with a wall fixing kit suited to the model. Choose your parts according to the colour of your product (metal bracket, designer bracket, zinc-plated bracket, joiner, cap, connector). Buy your metal handrail on Woodup.

Pay for your metal handrail in three interest-free instalments

Make no compromises because of price and work on your home's interior décor without worrying about your basket total. Choose the metal rail you like and order everything you need without delay thanks to our payment facilities in two or three interest-free instalments.

FAQ: your questions, our answers

We have gathered here the questions you regularly ask us about stair handrail installation. Materials, finishes, fixings: there are so many practical questions to consider before getting started!

What type of metal handrail for an outdoor staircase?

The most suitable materials for an outdoor metal stair rail are undoubtedly aluminium, stainless steel, and galvanised steel, i.e. treated against rust. Aluminium, stainless steel, and galvanised steel replace the wrought iron of old. We appreciate the value for money of aluminium, which you can find in a dedicated category in our shop. Make sure to also use fixings suitable for outdoor use.

Can iron paint be applied to a metal handrail?

It is entirely possible to paint a raw metal handrail with a suitable paint. For an optimal result, apply the paint before fixing the handrail to the wall and follow the application instructions. To increase the weather resistance of a metal rail on an outdoor staircase, choose an anti-rust paint.

Can I saw the metal handrail if it is too long?

Yes, you can saw a metal handrail to adjust the length to your needs. This is indeed most likely what you will need to do. Use a hacksaw and lightly sand the cut with wire wool. Then add a handrail end cap matching the tube diameter, and the job is done!

How do you ensure the strength of a metal stair rail?

The strength of a metal rail is essential for it to fulfil its role as a safety feature against the risk of falling. You can trust our metal stair balustrades: they are designed to offer all the safety you would expect. When it comes to a wall-mounted stair rail, the quality and spacing of the wall fixing brackets are key to the rail's strength. The fixing brackets should ideally be spaced between 91 and 122 cm apart. Make sure to use the appropriate fixings.

Discover our other handrails:

Wooden handrail

Aluminium handrail