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Metal railings for safety and comfort
To ensure the safety of movement, porch and indoor stairs are equipped with metal railings. Railings made of stainless steel, ferrous metal or light aluminum is one of the most popular and surest ways to restrict the space of staircase. They can have various prices. Combining the aesthetics of original decor item and functionality of auxiliary structure, staircases made of stainless steel, cast iron or aluminum enjoy the deserved popularity among the customers and masters. Can you make such railings with your own hands? Even the beginners can manufacture simple metal structures. Provided with simple tools, you can create an original and reliable structure. If you have a domestic or…
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Metal handrails: features and advantages
Handrails and railings are the compulsory elements of any staircase, whose primary function is ensuring the safety. Despite their purpose, these elements must also meet the aesthetic requirements. What stair railings meet both demands? Metal railings: aesthetics and safety Railings can be found in any premises with the stairs, and most city residents face them daily. You can see the stairs at work, in the shops, in the offices of different organizations, and even in some houses. From a constructive standpoint, the main thing about the staircase is comfort: this applies to the steps and handrails. However, the main function of railings is to protect the person from falling down…
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Chrome plated: modern railings and handrails
Modern metal balusters are the chrome and stainless steel railings. They are assembled very easily: sparkling pipe for the railings is just installed in the grooves. Such balusters come complete with the fastening elements. Characteristics of chrome plated products Perhaps, the most beautiful elements of the stairs is the railings. Flight of stairs can be made of unremarkable materials. However, attractive figured balusters or thin racks will create the perfect look of the structure. Handrails form dynamics, while the sequence of columns generates rhythmicity. Chrome plated railings are a cheap analog of the products made of stainless steel. Thus, the price of one handrail up to 3 linear meters long…
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How to choose the right railings for the stairs?
With the development of design approach to the arrangement of all elements of the premises, the compatibility with the interior became as important as quality and performance characteristics of the material used. The most important details determining the style and nature of the house include lamps, textile, stair elements (if any, particularly wall handrails for the stairs). Railings as an essential element For the premises with several floors, an important stage is the choice of stairs, which would not only combine several floors and provide free movement but also create a unique concept of the whole premises. Besides the choice of the staircase, an important element are railings, which are…
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Glass railings for stairs and composite materials
Today, there are many different versions of staircase constructions. If the staircase is made of mixture of different materials and textures, it will look unusual, unconventionally, very original and expensive. Meet the novelties Railings are very important components of the stairs. They can turn the staircase into a real masterpiece. We suggest that you take a look at the most beautiful and elegant glass railings. Today, you can rarely find the premises with the glass railings. Therefore, installation of such railings will help any premises, trade or entertainment organization to stand out against their competitors. Glass stairs give the sense of luxury and impeccable taste to the house. Your house…
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Stainless steel handrails: elegant safety
Human life is priceless. According to the relentless statistics, about 35% of traumas people get when they fall from a height lead to death. Railings and handrails made of stainless steel guarantee the safety of movement on the stairs. Therefore, their manufacture is relevant at all times. However, due to the properties of material, they are used not only as a support of the stairs, but also as a barrier in the pools, saunas, on the balconies, etc. Besides, the price of these products is usually good. Stainless steel handrails – appreciate the benefits Steel properties are really unique. Therefore, the use of stainless steel for the manufacture is especially…
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Stair railings – insurance for people climbing the stairs
There are big and small stairs. But if it has more than three steps, the handrails are necessary (according to the international safety standards). However, welded railings for the stairs are used only in the places where there is a stairwell. Balconies, terraces, swimming pools and other structures also require railings for the safety. In this, the price is almost not important. After all, human life is invaluable! What are the welded railings for? Anyone who has even been to the swimming pool knows perfectly well how difficult it is to go up and down the stairs (especially to go up, as the stairs leading to the swimming pool are…
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Railings for the stairs with your own hands
Even though railings for the stairs are not the main detail of the stairs, they still play an important role. Handrails are required both for safety (on the stairs in the public places, on the winding staircase, etc.) and for the beautiful decoration of house interior. All outdoor objects (such as supermarket, pharmacy or any administrative buildings) must be equipped with the handrails or ramp for the stroller or wheelchair. Moreover, outdoor constructions with a porch on the terrace must have the handrails for the stairs at the entrance. Materials for the manufacture of the railings In the houses with winding staircase, the handrails are required for the safe movement…
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Stairs and their components
Regardless of their location, stairs should be equipped with railings. They include handrails of different shape that perform important functions. Mainly, they provide safety of movement, preventing the fall, and can be an important element of interior decoration. Handrails can be attached to the railings. However, if the staircase is situated along the wall, you should use the wall-mounted handrails. Handrails and railings are not the same thing Ignorant people often think that handrails and railings are the same thing. Therefore, let’s try to find out the difference between the two concepts. Handrails are the fencings of the outer edge of the stairs, its platform or balcony edge, while railing…
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Plastic handrails – alternative to metal and wood
Unlike metal, plastic is as durable as wood and almost not susceptible to corrosion, but it costs much less than other materials. This is because both the raw material and the method of manufacture are not very expensive. Therefore, PVC handrail, used in the installation of some types of stairs and fencings for gazebos, balcony or porch is quite popular in manufacturing. PVC – what’s so good about it? Polyurethane pads are used to prevent slipping and therefore increase the level of safety during the operation of construction. There are different sizes (however, 40х4 is the most popular). It has a lot of benefits: Efficiency – PVC handrail itself is…
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Terrace and balcony railings
No balcony is complete without railings. Important factors for their installation are great height and aesthetic note in the design of the building. Without balcony, the house doesn’t look so harmoniously and picturesquely. Besides, it if’s absent, the residents are deprived of some joys (for example, the ability to drink tea outdoors in the warm season and dry clothes). Railings provide safety. Therefore, they must be strong, safe and made of materials, proven by time and practice. You can build them with your own hands – all you need is to observe the norms and technologies of installation. Choose the material: benefits and drawbacks Any materials can be used for…
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Railings for the bathroom to assist persons with disabilities
The life of persons with disabilities is full of difficulties. Sometimes, they find it hard to just visit the bathroom. Fortunately, the manufacturers of plumbing and accessories think about these people and offer the handrails for disabled people that significantly facilitate their lives. Such products are useful not only for the persons with disabilities who find it difficult to sit down and stand up because of joint diseases. Specialized equipment is installed not only in the home bathrooms, but also in many public places, including cafeterias, restaurants, hotels, large shopping centers, railway stations, etc. People often use folding option, which is comfortable for disabled persons and doesn’t take much space.…
