Moulded handrail for wood balustrade

Moulded solid wood handrail — 50x50mm section, rounded profile. Pine, fir, beech or douglas fir. Raw and untreated. Compatible with 60x60mm and 70x70mm posts in the WoodUp range. Sold individually. Indoor use (beech/fir/pine) or sheltered outdoor use with treatment (douglas fir).

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Reference RBP0200V

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Moulded Solid Wood Handrail – 50x50mm Section, 4 Timber Species for Balustrade

This moulded solid wood handrail is the gripping element of a wood balustrade or banister. Available in pine, fir, beech or douglas fir, its 50x50 mm section with rounded profile offers a comfortable grip and a neat appearance. It fits all posts with a 60x60mm and 70x70mm section in the WoodUp range and can be fitted to existing posts or as part of a fully bespoke composition.

Supplied raw and untreated, it can be paired with the finish of your choice: varnish for a surface resistant to knocks, oil-wax for a natural look, tinted wood stain to match your décor. The choice of timber species determines the use: beech and fir for indoors, douglas fir for sheltered outdoor use.

Main characteristics

Characteristic	Value
Available timber species	Pine / Fir / Beech / Douglas fir
Section	50x50 mm — rounded moulded profile
Finish	Raw and untreated
Post compatibility	60x60mm and 70x70mm posts — WoodUp range
Use: beech / fir / pine	Indoor
Douglas fir use	Indoor and sheltered outdoor use
Sold	Per unit

Key points

✓ Rounded moulded profile — comfortable grip, compliant with handrail ergonomic requirements
✓ 50x50mm section — compatible with 60x60 and 70x70mm posts in the WoodUp range
✓ 4 timber species — from economical fir to douglas fir for sheltered outdoor use
✓ Sold individually — for free composition or replacement of a single section
✓ Raw and untreated — finish entirely at your discretion according to use and décor

Installation advice

The handrail is fixed to the posts by screwing or dowelling at the post head. Use concealed metal brackets or countersunk screws for a clean finish. On long spans (> 1.5m), fit an intermediate post to prevent the handrail from flexing under load. Apply the finish before fixing to easily cover the underside.

For a clean joint between two handrail sections, cut the ends at 45° with a mitre cut and glue them with wood glue before screwing. The joint is almost invisible once varnished or painted.

Maintenance and protection

The handrail is the element most exposed to contact: always apply a protective finish before use. Staircase varnish (2–3 coats) provides maximum resistance to knocks and abrasion from hands. Oil-wax is suitable for less frequently used spaces and is easy to reapply. Clean with soapy water. Outdoors (douglas fir only), renew the treatment every 2 to 3 years.

Frequently asked questions

Is this handrail compatible with WoodUp turned posts?

Yes. The 50x50mm moulded handrail is fixed to the solid wood turned post with a 70x70mm section by screwing at the post head. The turned shape of the posts does not prevent the handrail from being fixed — use countersunk screws or a metal bracket to anchor the handrail into the top face of the post.

What length of handrail should I order for a 2m balustrade?

Order a handrail the length of your useful span, with a few centimetres of margin for adjustment cuts. If your span is 200cm and the handrail rests on top of the posts (rather than between them), the total handrail length is the span plus the half-thickness of the posts on both sides. In practice: 200cm + 7cm = 207cm approximately.

Can this douglas fir handrail be used outdoors in an unsheltered location?

Douglas fir is naturally more resistant than fir or pine when exposed outdoors, but a handrail is not designed for direct exposure to the elements without treatment. For exposed outdoor use, apply an exterior wood saturator before fitting and reapply every 1 to 2 years. In the long term, an aluminium or stainless steel handrail is more suitable for permanent exposure.

How do I neatly join two sections of handrail?

The neatest technique is a 45° mitre cut using a mitre saw on both sections. Apply wood glue to the cut faces, clamp together and leave to dry for 24 hours. Lightly sand the joint before finishing — once varnished, the join is almost invisible. For a less stressed joint (non-load-bearing), a straight 90° cut with a wood cover strip is a simpler alternative.