Handrails
Our Industrial Grade handrailing is a perfect fit for any home, deck, patio, balcony, school, business or park.
Shapes Handrails
Reliable Handrails for All Applications
Our industrial grade handrailing is well suited for any application that requires added strength. Mounted on exceptionally sturdy 3-inch posts, our handrailing easily adapts for installations on any surface. The durable powder coat finish ensures that the rails will not fade, peel, chip, or rust. These rails can be installed on staircases of almost any grade.
The Shapes Difference
30+ Years in Business
Trusted aluminum products distributor since 1996
Stocking Distributor
Over 30,000 SKUs in stock, ready to ship
Just-In-Time Delivery
Reliable lead times keep your jobs on schedule
Limited-Lifetime Warranty
Every product backed for lasting confidence
HANDRAIL FEATURES
Features
Every handrail panel is built from materials and hardware chosen to perform for years, not just look good on day one.
High Strength Alloy
High strength aluminum alloy makes for one of the most versatile, economical, and attractive metallic materials for all ornamental fencing products. Aluminum alloys are second only to steels in use as structural metals.
Powder Coat Finish
Our products are topped off with an extremely durable powder coat finish for interior and exterior architectural applications. Imparts excellent weather and UV resistance, built to last longer than the traditional “wet paint” finish.
Multiple Lengths and Heights Available
Handrail panels are available in 72”, 96”, and 120” lengths, as well as 36” and 42” high, to fit almost any need. Matching handrail gates available upon request.
Three Standard Colors
Available in black, white and bronze. Custom colors are also available for an upcharge.
Fasteners
Assembled in house with stainless-steel fasteners to ensure integrity against all seasons.
Global Relationships
All accessories are sourced from domestic and international suppliers. with a wide range of wall mounts, ball swivels, screws, fasteners, deck mounts and covers available.
Handrail Styles
See the Available Styles of Handrails
Every handrail style ships in Industrial grade, powder coated, and ready to mount to posts, walls, or other surfaces.
Straight
The Industrial Grade handrailing panel is ideal for decks around the home, patios, and walkways. Utilizing a large mushroom top rail that is ergonomically designed for hand support, combined with industrial-grade pickets and bottom rails ensures that these railing panels are both decorative and functional. These railing panels can be mounted to posts, walls, or other mounting surfaces.
Stair
Our handrailings provide the ultimate safety feature for staircases and graded walkways. Our rackable panels are manufactured to adjust to any grade of a staircase without the need for stair stepping. Optional flanges and flange covers are available for a more finished look.
Walkway
Depending upon the grade of the walkway, either our standard or rackable industrial grade railings will assist with safe navigation of the walkway. Our handrailing can be installed on concrete, wood, or in-ground.
Handrails Styles
Styles & Specifications
Explore panel details, finish options, and downloadable PDF drawings for each handrail style.
Materials:
Aluminum
Finish:
Shapes extrusions and components are coated with a high quality powder coated finish. This finish provides exceptional durability to withstand the elements, and meets stringent AAMA specifications. Our state of the art facility can accommodate everything from a finial to double swing estate gates.
Color:
Standard colors available are Black, White, and Bronze. Custom colors are available with an upcharge.
Quality:
All our products are protected by a limited-lifetime warranty and meet or exceed all industrial standards.
- Our fences meet BOCA code
- Our painted finish meets AAMA Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
Handrail Specifications
Industrial grade dimensions built for reliable performance across every application.
| Specification | Grades |
|---|---|
| Lengths | 72", 96", 120" |
| Heights | 36", 42" (custom available) |
| Picket Dimensions | 1" x 1" Wall .060" |
| Post Dimensions | 3" x 3" Wall .125" |
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between straight, stair, and walkway handrail panels?
Straight panels are ideal for decks, patios, and walkways and mount to posts, walls, or other surfaces. Stair panels are rackable, adjusting to any staircase grade without stair-stepping, and can be finished with optional flanges and flange covers. Walkway panels come in standard or rackable versions depending on the grade of the walkway. All three ship in the same Industrial grade finish.
What lengths and heights are available?
Can handrails be mounted on concrete, wood, or in-ground?
Yes. Our handrailing is designed to adapt to installations on concrete, wood, or in-ground surfaces, and can be installed on staircases of almost any grade.
What colors are available, and can I get a custom match?
Standard colors are black, white, and bronze, finished with a durable powder coat that won’t fade, peel, chip, or rust. Custom colors are available for an upcharge. Contact a Shapes customer service representative for details.
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