Different Wood Species To Choose From For Modern Handrail Systems

Handrails are vital component of staircase as they provide stability & protection to the person who’s climbing up the stairs. Also handrails are a vital part of the interior décor of a home and play a crucial part in influencing the looks of the living area. Therefore, it’s critical to select the material for handrails carefully. Wood handrails for stairs never go out of style. Adding modern style handrails made of wood to your stairs can add a touch of elegance to your home.

Many older homes are missing handrails and balustrades in areas that make it unsafe for people living in the home. They also may not meet current building code requirements. Correct handrail balustrade systems will increase make your home safe and improve the aesthetic look and feel of your living areas.

Listed here are just a few of the amazing species of wood that make great staircases.

Red Oak:

The most common species for wood stair parts is red oak, due to being plentiful & its tolerant nature. Red Oak is readily available in all the different parts for simple to complex staircases; including handrail, stair treads, turned newel posts, box newels, balusters, rosettes, handrail fittings and more. Red oak is also reasonably hard and easy to stain and finish and is economical compared to many other hardwood species.

White Oak:

Harder than most other woods. It produces a more contemporary look to a finished staircase.

American Cherry:

Beloved for lending an heirloom quality to stairs & their parts - the tone of the wood virtually glows with warmth from its reddish-brown to strawberry blond hues and will naturally darken with age. Though it is a softer wood than oak, American Cherry is strong enough for crafting long-lasting modern handrails for staircase.

Hard Maple:

Hard maple is one of the hardest and most durable woods for a staircase. It is normally just given a clear coat and left natural to produce a beautiful modern look for your home.

Walnut:

Walnut is considered the premier wood for building a beautiful staircase. Walnut has a depth and richness to it that no other wood comes close to. Walnut newel posts and handrail can even be combined with wrought iron stair balusters or stainless railings to add warmth to a modern staircase.

To buy high quality and modern handrails made from wood contact Stair Warehouse. We stock handrails made of many different wood specieslike Red Oak, Hard Maple, American Cherry, White Oak, Brazilian Cherry, Beech, Mahogany and Walnut.