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Available colours and finishes depend on the balustrade material and model. Aluminium can be powder-coated in a range of RAL colours, while stainless steel is often chosen with a brushed or polished finish. Glass options may include clear, opaque or tinted glass. You can coordinate the finish with other details on your home.
On some systems, posts, top rails and glass clamps are available in matching or contrasting finishes. This allows the balustrade to complement the façade, windows and doors – for example, black posts with a timber top rail. With Color, you can select a colour to suit your project. The available colours and combinations vary by model.
Opal glass, also known as frosted glass, is usually the best choice when you want to reduce visibility from the outside while maintaining natural light. It lets light through but makes it difficult to see details through the glass, and is suitable for balconies, patios, and densely populated areas. Tinted glass softens the light and slightly reduces visibility from the outside, but you can still see through it.
Clear glass provides the most light and the best view but offers almost no privacy. You can combine opal glass facing the neighbour or the street with clear glass where the view is most important. Keep in mind that tinted glass does not provide one-way privacy – in the evening, when it’s bright inside, it becomes easier to see through.
Yes, in many cases, you can install privacy screens on your balcony yourself, especially if you already have a glass balustrade with posts and clamps. The important thing is that the new glass fits the existing structure and does not compromise the balustrade’s safety. Often, it’s enough to simply replace the glass itself.
Make sure the width and height of the glass fit the distance between the posts, that the clamps and rubber inserts are designed for the glass thickness, and that the posts are stable. Opal glass provides the most privacy while still letting light through. Larger glass panels should be installed by two people, preferably using a glass lift. If you’re making changes beyond just replacing the glass, check the mounting first.
The most common options are clear glass, opal glass, and tinted glass, and for certain applications, ultra-clear and coloured glass are also available. The choice depends on how much of a view, light, and privacy you want, as well as the look you’re going for. Clear glass provides the best view and the most light, while ultra-clear glass has a less green tint for an extra-clear look.
Opal glass lets daylight through but hides detail, and tinted glass, such as grey, gives a darker look and slightly more privacy. The same glass types are available for windbreaks. You can combine glass types in the same project, for example clear glass facing the view and opal glass facing the neighbours.
You choose the right glass balustrade based on its location, the view, the desired look, and the requirements the balustrade must meet. Glass balustrades work both indoors and outdoors and can be installed with posts, clamps, or as frameless systems. Frameless systems offer the best view, while posts can become a distinctive part of the design.
Clear glass preserves the view, while opal or tinted glass provides more privacy. Outdoors and in coastal areas, hardware, profiles, and metal components must be able to withstand the environment. Consider the glass, fixings, and load-bearing components as a complete system, especially where the balustrade provides fall protection.
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The choice of fixing makes a big difference to the appearance. There are three mounting options when you order a Color balustrade:
Color is an aluminium glass balustrade that can be customised with over 200 different RAL colours on the posts, clamps and top rail.
By combining your choice of colour with different types of tinted glass, you can create a completely personalised solution that either blends in or creates a striking contrast in your space.
Choose a finish: gloss, high gloss 80, matt (gloss level 30) or textured
Top rail, any RAL colourPosts, any RAL colourGlass clamps, any RAL colourGlass, any RAL colourToughened glass is available for all glass types
Tinted laminated glass, 8.76–9.52 mm, VancevaLaminated glass, 8.76 mm, ultra-clearLaminated glass, 8.76 mm, clear
Laminated glass, 8.76 mm, opal
Laminated glass, 8.76 mm, grey
Standard height (with top rail)
Lower (with top rail)
Standard height (without top rail)
Full height (without top rail)
Zinc, painted finish, 45×60 mm, square
Zinc, painted finish, 45×60 mm, roundedStainless steel 40×50 mm, roundedZinc, painted finish, 45×60 mm, square with lug
Square aluminium, 50×50 mm
Profiled oak
Profiled jatobaColor is our most customisable aluminium balustrade, designed to give your setting a personal look. Choose from over 200 RAL colours to either match the balustrade posts to the details of your house or create a striking contrast.
The system is built on a sturdy aluminium frame that is powder-coated in the colour of your choice, providing a durable finish that requires minimal maintenance.
What makes Color truly unique is the option to colour the glass as well with a tinted laminate film, giving a cohesive look that cannot be achieved with standard balustrades.
Since Color can be fully customised in terms of colour, it serves as a design element in any setting:
Color is designed to be straightforward to install yourself, without specialist tools or prior experience. Each part is made to measure and prepared before delivery, making installation clear and straightforward.
Here's how it works:
Video guides that show you exactly how to do it To complement the written instructions, you’ll have access to our installation videos. They’re tailored to your specific order and show the steps for the exact choices you’ve made.
Color is manufactured at our facility in Ängelholm. Through in-house design and production, we ensure that every balustrade is of high quality and meets the safety requirements for load-bearing construction products in aluminium and glass. Every order is tailored to your choices and supplied with a declaration of performance.
The manufacturing process is certified in accordance with EN 1090-1 and complies with applicable Eurocodes for load-bearing capacity and performance. Production is continuously monitored by RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden), which is responsible for external verification of traceability, quality, and the manufacturing process.
In addition, we carry out our own tests to ensure that materials, fixings and glass maintain the right level over time. The powder coating gives Color a surface that is highly resistant to corrosion and wear – designed for long-term use both indoors and outdoors.
Here you'll find technical information about Color – our glass balustrade with posts in powder-coated aluminium and tinted glass. We’ve compiled data on dimensions, mounting principles, and installation solutions to make your planning easier.
All files are available for download as PDFs and will help you prepare your order or complete a safe and proper installation.
Posts
The posts are powder-coated in the RAL colour you choose. Please note that colours on screen may differ from the actual product.
Clamps
The clamps are powder-coated in the RAL colour you choose. Please note that colours on screen may differ from the actual product.
Glass
Based on the RAL colour you choose, a glass colour is calculated that is as close as possible to that RAL colour. A combination of plastic interlayers creates the colour. The values are based on transmittance and a 10-degree observer angle with light source D65. The perceived colour may vary.
Top rail
The top rails are powder-coated in the RAL colour you choose. Please note that colours on screen may differ from the actual product.
Load-tested posts
The posts have been tested with top and side fixing on a timber substrate and can take a load of 0.5–1.0 kN/m.
Square 50×50 mm
Square posts and top rail made of aluminium, measuring 50×50 mm.
Surface coating: 20 µ
Our aluminium profiles are anodised. It is the same principle used on the mast of a sailing boat, which is resistant to wind and weather.
Material thickness 2.5 mm
Square 50×50 mm
Square posts and top rail made of aluminium, measuring 50×50 mm.
Surface coating: 20 µ
Our aluminium profiles are anodised. It is the same principle used on the mast of a sailing boat, which is resistant to wind and weather.
Timber top rail
Profiled top rail in untreated light oak or jatoba (a hardwood with properties and an appearance similar to teak).
Angles
If the balustrade has corners, you mitre the timber top rail yourself. This ensures an exact fit. Both timber and aluminium can easily be cut with a standard mitre saw. If you choose an aluminium top rail and the corner is 90 degrees, no cutting is needed.
8.76–9.52 mm laminated glass
Two 4 mm glass sheets with plastic interlayers. If the glass breaks, the interlayer helps retain the fragments. Supplied with ground and polished edges. The number of coloured interlayers required for your chosen colour affects the overall glass thickness.
8.76–9.52 mm toughened laminated glass
Same construction as our standard laminated glass, but with two toughened glass panels instead. We recommend this glass for environments where the balustrade may be exposed to repeated external stresses. Comes with ground and polished edges. The number of colour films needed to create your desired colour determines the thickness of the glass.
Square or rounded
When designing your balustrade, you choose whether you want square or rounded clamps.
Painted aluminium parts
Posts or other aluminium parts require minimal maintenance. If stains appear, a mild detergent, water, and a soft cloth are usually sufficient. Do not use products with abrasive properties, acids, or alkaline agents. Avoid hard impacts with sharp objects, as this can damage the finish, allowing moisture to penetrate beneath it.
Glass
Clean the glass surfaces with window and mirror cleaner and a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, methylated spirits can be used. Then clean again with window and mirror cleaner. Do not use abrasive products on glass.
Timber top rail
If the balustrade is to be installed outdoors, we recommend cleaning the top rail and then sanding it with fine-grit sandpaper. Treat the top rail with an impregnating product such as wood oil or similar, depending on the conditions. For indoor installation, only cleaning and light sanding are needed. You can treat it with wood oil or similar if you wish. All oak contains tannic acid in varying amounts, depending on the moisture content of the timber, as the tannic acid protects the wood against rot. When your oak top rail or handrail is exposed to rain outdoors for the first time, tannic acid is released, which can cause discolouration on the surface below. We therefore recommend oiling the timber, or alternatively applying oxalic acid during installation to reduce the release of the acid. Oxalic acid can also be used to clean discolouration from the surface below. Ask your paint supplier for advice before using oxalic acid. To keep the timber looking good, we also recommend oiling it once a year.
Symmetrical Sections
When you enter your measurements in our configurator, you always specify the edge dimensions at the location where you want the balustrade installed. Our configurator then makes the necessary adjustments. For your balustrade, we then adjust the section dimensions so that each section on either side is the same length. In other words, we customise the balustrade to fit your measurements – not the other way around.
Choice of balustrade height
In the configurator, choose a height from 800 to 1,100 mm, measured from the floor to the top of the balustrade. Check the appropriate height for your installation against the relevant local requirements, particularly where there is a fall risk.
Made to the millimetre
When you provide your measurements, please be as precise as possible – down to the millimetre. We’ll craft your balustrade to the millimetre so that it fits perfectly in the spot where you want to install it.
Everything is included with your order
Our delivery includes everything you need for installation. As well as posts, glass and top rail, all screws, drill bits and any special tools are included. If you have a cordless drill, a spanner, a folding rule and a spirit level, you really don’t need anything else.
Assembly Videos and Instructions
The videos show various steps to help you with your assembly. Our assembly tips and videos are customised for each order. In other words, these are not general descriptions but are tailored specifically to your order.
Top-mounted fixing
The base plate is secured to the floor with 4 screws.
Side mounting
The post is secured with 2 screws on the side, directly against the mounting surface.
Selectable Mounting Heights
If you choose side mounting, you also have the option to select the mounting height. You can have the post extend downward by 350 mm, 250 mm, 195 mm, or 145 mm. If possible, a greater depth is preferable. The mounting height may affect the number of sections per side.
Screw for timber fixing
If you choose to fix into timber, screws for this purpose are included. The screw is made of hardened steel and, for outdoor use, is also surface-treated with Corrseal – corrosivity class C4. The screw has a milled groove along the shank and one at the tip, which gives a very low driving torque in harder timber and minimises splitting.
Screw for concrete fixing
If you choose to fix into a concrete substrate, screws for this purpose are included. The screw is made of hardened steel and, for outdoor use, is also surface-treated with Corrseal – corrosivity class C4. Approved for cracked concrete, uncracked concrete and hollow-core slabs. Also suitable for solid brick, perforated brick, solid calcium silicate brick and natural stone.
Top rail with or without wall fixing
If the balustrade meets a wall, you can also choose to fix the top rail to the wall. This can make the structure slightly more stable.
Our A+, A, B and C use classes provide guidance on where a particular balustrade configuration may be suitable. They draw on our product testing and take into account factors such as the chosen height, section width and components. These are our own product classifications, not UK building regulation categories. The installation must also meet the requirements that apply at its location.
Use class A+
Our A+ configuration is documented for a minimum horizontal line load of 1 kN/m. The suitability of a particular balustrade for a residential, commercial or public setting depends on the complete configuration and the requirements of the installation site. Where glass is included, the specified safety glazing should be assessed as part of the whole system.
Use class A
Our A configuration is documented for a minimum horizontal line load of 0.5 kN/m. Whether that configuration is suitable for a particular residential installation depends on the site and its applicable requirements. Where glass is included, the specified safety glazing forms part of the overall system.
Use class B
Our B configuration is documented for a minimum horizontal line load of 0.5 kN/m. Whether it suits a particular installation depends on the site, the difference in level and the applicable requirements. Where glass is included, safety glass is used to reduce the risk of injury on impact.
Use class C
Use class C is intended for ground-level settings. Where glass is included, safety glass is used to reduce the risk of injury on impact. A balustrade may also be classed as C if Balustradedesign, in consultation with you, makes a change that deviates from our standard. Class C then indicates that this specific configuration has not been tested.
