Choosing railings for stairs: a variety of shapes and materials.

The choice of handrails for the stairs is not an easy task. With a large variety of forms and materials, an unlimited number of design decisions you need to choose the only option that will harmoniously fit into the space, and will not only be beautiful and stylish, but also durable and comfortable.

The existing norms of SNiP prescribe their own rules, according to which the handrails of stairs should be located at a certain height - from 90 to 110 cm. According to experts, such a height is considered optimal, safe and convenient so that you can rely on them if necessary. For small children, you can install additional wall rail for convenience.

The railing should be fixed so that they calmly withstand one hundred kilograms per meter. Therefore, forged handrails need to reinforce the bar. The distance between the thumbs is considered optimal up to one and a half meters. If it corresponds to this figure, you can do without additional balusters on this segment.

Supporting structures are needed, provided that the ladder is located between the walls, that is, in a confined space. It is much more convenient to move if such a place is equipped with supporting devices from two sides.

If the handrails are made of wood, you need to ensure that the surface is smooth. Before installation, you need to grind the element from all sides in order to avoid getting a splinter.

Handrails - an integral, but very important part of the fence. Therefore, they must be not only comfortable and meet all standards, but also beautiful, so that the whole railings look harmonious not only in combination with steps and other elements of the structure, but also the surrounding interior of the house.

They are made of a variety of materials depending on what funds are planned to be spent on the installation of stairs, and where it will be located.

• Metal structures are in demand because of a number of advantages.They are durable, so they will last a long time. They are not afraid of moisture, contrasting temperature. It is easy to care for them. And the advantages can be attributed to the fact that with the help of this material it is possible to embody the most interesting design solutions. Prices may also be different, it all depends on the selected metal. Products made of stainless steel or chrome will cost less than forged. Manufacturers offer different metals - iron, brass, copper. But the construction of "stainless steel" are in great demand. They are often combined with other materials, for example, with wooden handrails. Glass screens look just as harmonious with them. Metal structures can be made in different ways: by assembly, welding, casting, forging. In the first two cases, high reliability of structures is ensured. In the last two, the unlimited possibilities of the original design are added to the strength. Such stairs can be turned into real works of art.

• In a private house, especially if it is wooden, it will be logical to install a staircase made of wood. And the handrails, of course, must also be wooden.It is believed that wood is an expensive material and therefore not accessible to everyone. But you can choose for a variety of handrails cheaper, but to do it qualitatively, and such handrails will look very nice, and most importantly, they will be pleasant to the touch, and this is also an important argument when choosing a material.

• It is best to install wooden structures directly in the house, because the tree does not like moisture. But if the beautiful design will decorate the house outside, you should think about the special treatment, necessary impregnation that protects against moisture, and, of course, varnish, which will be the final touch in the design. In the interiors of such styles as Provence, chalets, marine, tropical, wooden handrails, like the whole staircase, in general, will look very harmonious.

• Those who prefer spiral staircases, used for the manufacture of PVC handrails. Due to its application, it is possible to build a generally reliable structure that will last a long time, and of any complexity. It is possible to provide and a plastic hand-rail, one of the most budgetary options.

• Some, focusing on current trends, make glass railing.Most often - this is a laminated glass panel. Thanks to special processing glass becomes very durable. This design looks elegant and stylish, but with its arrangement, some are decided to do without handrails. Not in all cases it is convenient and safe. Often these ladders are installed in office buildings. When combined with the overall style, they look elegant, this design gives the room a sense of space, light, air. But in the house for the convenience of all family members, handrails are still needed. PVC is good for this purpose. The material will make the handrails of any size and configuration, which will not spoil the overall look, but will be successful and, most importantly, a convenient addition.

• Combined railings are quite common. Through the use of different, well-chosen combinations, you can think of an interesting design solution. Metal and wooden elements are well combined. Traditionally considered a successful alliance is a combination of metal struts and wooden handrails. Durability, convenience and beauty - the main advantages of this combination. Strings are used as metal struts when designing a railing.they give an original and sophisticated look to the structure, but the handrails should not be massive either. Successfully combines metal, glass and wood. In such cases, racks are made of metal, protective screens are made of glass, and handrails are made of wood.

The dimensions of the staircase itself, as well as its components - railings and handrails, depend on the area and height of the room. In addition, the optimal height at which the handrails should be located is 90-110 cm, and additional handrails are required for children, there are a number of other nuances that need attention.

If the stairway width is 125 cm, then the handrails can be installed only on the outside of the structure. You can install wall support elements. The second full-fledged handrail is necessary if the march width is over 125 cm

This is especially true if the house has elderly people and small children.

The width of the steps should be at least 80 centimeters, so that two people could easily fit there at the same time.

Comfortable for lifting height steps is considered to be at least 15 cm, and depth - at least 25 cm. These parameters can be slightly increased within five centimeters, but cannot be reduced.

The angle of inclination of the structure is permissible within 45 degrees, although experts consider it optimal from 25 to 35.

When installing wooden railings, there are two ways: entrust the production of handrails and balusters to professionals or make them with your own hands. But for this we need at least minimal skills in working with wood. If they are not there, but there is a great desire to do everything yourself, you will have to practice. After all, the final version of the staircase should look decent and become decorations for the house or the local area. Wooden elements for a better look are best treated with a milling machine.

• First, racks are mounted on both edges, they are the basis of the design.
• We have a guide thread on them, along which the handrails will be located.
• Next you need to decide and mark at what distance from each other balusters will be located.
• The next step will be the installation of balusters. As an attachment used screws, reinforced with glue. At installation the corner in 90 degrees is observed.

• Handrail joins balusters. In this case, it is necessary to pay attention to the joining of elements, if the staircase has turns, bends. A beginner is better not to mount complex structures.
• The final touch will be sanding the surface, and after painting or varnishing.
• Wall railings are easily attached using brackets, they can be matched to the color of the structures.

Installation of aluminum railings and stainless steel has its own characteristics.

• In the steps you need to prepare the holes with a drill for fastening racks. Then remove dust with a vacuum cleaner.
• Glue is poured into the holes, and then threaded rods are placed.
• Next, a plate and a fixing angle are attached to the stud with a nut.

• Rack need to be welded to the plate. To check that everything is smooth, you can use the level.
• Handrail to the racks can be attached by welding or attach with bolts.
• Special polishing paste to wipe the seams.

Ladder structures in the house must be installed on the basis of fire safety rules. And for this process all the elements of a special tool. It is necessary to take into account the fact that the smaller the area allotted for the stairs, the better it will be, and it will have more turns. From this depends on the shape of the handrails.

The shape of the handrails is varied.

When choosing a form, you need to take into account the material from which you plan to make them.

For the exterior of the house, aluminum, forged, chrome or stainless steel handrails are more suitable.

Any of the most incredible bends can be made if the material for the handrails to choose PVC. In appearance, they are similar to wood, but their cost is much lower.

For many years on the leaderboard is wooden railing. The interior of the house will look advantageous and be replenished with a beautiful structure, if you use wooden handrails, and if you add them with decorative elements, you will get just a masterpiece.

Ordinary handrails, which are attached to the wall, can be wooden, where fastenings perform a decorative function. This option looks simple and stylish, and most importantly, they will be comfortable for everyone. In addition, they are very well combined with the steps, which creates a feeling of a single, well-thought-out style.

The combination of a wrought openwork design with wooden handrails looks sophisticated and elegant.

Original looks like a wall rail with bends and decorative elements.

A chic glass staircase with wooden handrails and steps will decorate any home. The combination of white and brown colors looks advantageous.

To learn how to make handrails for the stairs with your own hands, see the next video.