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The best material depends on whether the handrail will be indoors or outdoors, how much maintenance you want to do and how you want it to feel in your hand. Timber gives a warm, natural grip, while stainless steel and aluminium are easy to care for and more minimalist.
Oak and ash are mainly suited to indoor use, while jatoba is a hardwood for anyone who wants timber in more exposed locations too. Stainless steel handrails are supplied in AISI 304 for indoor use and AISI 316 for outdoor use. Powder-coated aluminium can be matched to the balustrade. Timber needs care as required to keep its finish, while metal mainly needs cleaning.
The height of a handrail depends on local building requirements and the staircase or ramp. It should be positioned where your hand naturally seeks support, be easy to grip and provide support throughout its length. Check the requirements that apply where the handrail will be installed.
The handrail should follow the slope of the stairs at a consistent height and normally run without interruption. Measure the height vertically from the front edge of each step to maintain a consistent position along the staircase. In areas used by children or older people, an additional lower handrail may make the stairs easier to use. Follow the installation instructions for your chosen system.
We recommend leaving about 50 mm of clear space between the wall and the handrail. This gives your fingers room to grip the handrail and move along it without hitting the wall or bracket fixings. The clearance helps make the handrail comfortable to use along its full length.
What matters is the clear distance between the outside of the handrail and the wall, not how far the bracket projects. A thicker handrail may therefore need a bracket with greater projection to provide the same grip clearance. Mouldings, panelling and other protruding features can reduce the available space, so check the entire length before choosing a bracket.
A wall-mounted handrail is secured using brackets fixed to a sound part of the wall. The appropriate fixings depend on the wall material and its construction. Once installed, the handrail should be firmly secured and should not move when a load is applied. Choosing the correct fixings is essential.
For timber-framed or plasterboard walls, it is generally best to secure the brackets to studs or suitable reinforcement behind the surface. For concrete walls, use fixings designed for concrete. Mark the handrail position, align the brackets and check that the handrail follows the staircase before tightening the fixings. Longer handrails may require additional brackets to provide adequate support.
Yes. A handrail can be made to measure for the length, slope and angles of your staircase. Our handrails mainly use straight sections cut to length, with angled connectors and adjustable joints to follow stairs that turn or change direction. This helps create a handrail that fits the staircase layout.
Measure the required handrail length along the wall and the staircase slope so that the components can be prepared before delivery. Longer handrails can be joined with connecting sleeves to run along the stairs or hallway. Choose from flat end caps, rounded ends or returns towards the wall. Consider the length, joints and end details together.
The price of a handrail is primarily determined by the materials, length, profile, and the brackets required. A short, standard solution costs less than a long, custom-made handrail with many attachment points. In the configurator, you’ll see the price based on your specific measurements and selections. A proper comparison provides an accurate picture of the price.
Timber, aluminium and stainless steel have different price levels, and a longer handrail needs more material and more brackets. The profile – round or square – affects both material use and fittings. Custom dimensions, corners and angle connectors can also affect the final price. So compare the whole solution – material, length and fittings – not just the price per metre.
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Lira is a made-to-measure handrail that can be configured for your preferred style and the needs of the space. Choose the material, fittings and finish for a comfortable handrail suited to the location.
Round stainless steel, 42 mm
Round aluminium, 42 mm, painted white
Round aluminium, 42 mm, painted black
Round Oak, 43 mm
Round ash, 43 mm
Round Jatoba, 43 mm
Round timber, 43 mm, painted black
Round timber, 43 mm, painted white
Round stainless steel, straight fittingRound stainless steel, sharp bend
Round stainless steel, gentle bend
Stainless steel post with base
Flat end cap
Round end cap
90° tube end
Flat end cap
Round end cap
90° tube endLira is a round handrail that provides support along stairs, walkways or an entrance wall. Its easy-to-grip shape feels secure in the hand, whether you install it indoors or outdoors.
You choose between timber, stainless steel or powder-coated aluminium – depending on the look you want and how much maintenance you want to do over time. All handrails are made to your measurements and supplied complete with brackets, screws and end caps.
Lira is often used as:
Lira provides a simple, durable solution for everyday use, without unnecessary complications or bulky fittings.
Installing Lira is easier than many people think. Everything needed is included in the delivery, and the instructions make it straightforward to install, even if you have not done it before.
Here's how it works:
In the configurator, you choose the fixing – depending on where the handrail will go:
All fixings are stainless steel and have been tested to provide secure support, regardless of material or position.
After ordering, you will have access to our installation videos. They show you how to fit the handrail step by step, based on the options you have selected.
Lira is manufactured at our production facility in Ängelholm. By designing and manufacturing our products in-house, we control quality, strength and the safety requirements relevant to different settings.
The manufacturing process is certified in accordance with EN 1090-1 and complies with the Eurocodes applicable to load-bearing aluminium building products. Production is continuously monitored by RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden), which is responsible for external verification of traceability and process compliance.
Each order is customised according to your selections and comes with a declaration of performance.
Here you’ll find technical specifications, dimensions, installation instructions and declarations of performance for our Lira handrail.
The documents are available as PDFs and help you work out the right measurements, choose a fixing and see how the different versions are built.
Stainless steel handrail
Stainless steel tubes with a diameter of 42 mm. Supplied in full lengths up to 2.4 metres. Can be ordered in lengths up to 4.4 metres at an extra cost. If your stainless steel handrail is to be installed indoors, we use a stainless grade designated AISI 304. Outdoors, we use AISI 316 instead – a marine-grade stainless steel.
Painted aluminium handrail
Round handrail in painted aluminium with a diameter of 42 mm. Supplied in full lengths up to 2.4 metres. Can be ordered in lengths up to 4.4 metres at an extra cost.
Ash handrail
Round ash handrail with a diameter of 43 mm, supplied either untreated or clear lacquered in gloss level 10. Supplied in full lengths up to 2.4 metres. Can be ordered in lengths up to approx. 3 metres at an extra cost. For handrails longer than 3 metres, the parts are prepared for joining, and of course everything needed for this is included.
Oak handrail
Round oak handrail with a diameter of 43 mm, supplied either untreated or clear lacquered in gloss level 10. Supplied in full lengths up to 2.4 metres. Can be ordered in lengths up to approx. 3 metres at an extra cost. For handrails longer than 3 metres, the parts are prepared for joining, and of course everything needed for this is included.
Jatoba handrail
Round jatoba handrail with a diameter of 43 mm. A hardwood with properties and an appearance similar to teak, supplied either untreated or clear lacquered in gloss level 10. Supplied in full lengths up to 2.4 metres. Can be ordered in lengths up to approx. 3 metres at an extra cost. For handrails longer than 3 metres, the parts are prepared for joining, and of course everything needed for this is included.
Black and white timber handrail
Black or white lacquered timber handrail in gloss level 10, with a diameter of 43 mm. Supplied in full lengths up to 2.4 metres. Can be ordered in lengths up to approx. 3 metres at an extra cost. For handrails longer than 3 metres, the parts are prepared for joining, and of course everything needed for this is included. Our lacquered timber handrails are not suitable for outdoor use.
Start and end of the handrail
We offer three different ends for our handrails. For stainless steel and painted aluminium handrails, there is a flat end cap, a round end cap or a 90-degree end bend, all in stainless steel. For timber handrails, you can choose between a natural end without an end cap, a flat end cap or a 90-degree end bend in stainless steel.
Stainless steel round bracket, gentle curve
Mounted with three visible screws. For indoor use: stainless steel AISI 304 and for outdoor use: stainless steel AISI 316. Distance from wall to centre of handrail: 75 mm.
Stainless steel round bracket, sharp curve
Mounted with a concealed M8 screw stud. For indoor use: stainless steel AISI 304 and for outdoor use: stainless steel AISI 316. Distance from wall to centre of handrail: 73 mm.
Stainless steel round bracket, straight mounting
Mounted with a concealed M8 screw stud. For indoor use: stainless steel AISI 304 and for outdoor use: stainless steel AISI 316. Distance from wall to centre of handrail: 75 mm
Stainless steel square bracket, straight mounting
Mounted with a concealed M8 screw stud. For indoor use only. Distance from wall to centre of handrail: 89 mm
Post
Round stainless steel post with a diameter of 42 mm and a base for top mounting. The total height of post and handrail can be adjusted between 855 and 935 mm. For indoor use: stainless steel AISI 304, and for outdoor use: stainless steel AISI 316.
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.
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. The screw is 75 mm long for laminated glass and 100 mm long for toughened laminated glass and is driven in with a 13 mm spanner, which is of course included in your order. For fixing into materials other than timber or concrete, we recommend contacting your local builders’ merchant.
Everything is included with your order
Our delivery includes everything you need for installation. As well as posts, bars 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.
Stainless steel details
As stainless steel, despite its name, is not completely corrosion-proof, all stainless steel details need to be maintained and cleaned 1–3 times a year. If the balustrade is installed near the sea, cleaning and treatment may need to be carried out more often. Clean the surfaces with lukewarm water and a mild detergent using a soft cloth.
Timber handrail
If the handrail is to be installed outdoors, we recommend cleaning it and then sanding it with fine-grit sandpaper. Treat the handrail 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 timber 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.
