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Hand railing Style 1s

Wood railing profile 1S

The #1S railing profile is well suited as a wall railing for narrow staircases do to the railing's small width and the low profile make it very easy to get a firm grasp on. If this handrail is made in paint grade wood and then painted, it will visually blend with the wall and not distract if a clean uniform look is what's required.

Railing Style
Railing wood
Railing parts & fittings
straight railing
Oak
 
Poplar
1 rise goosenecks
 
easements
curved railing
Pine
 
Jatoba
2 rise goosenecks
 
quarter turns
twist railing
Walnut
 
Cherry
3 rise goosenecks
 
ramps
Maple
 
Teak
right & left volutes
 
straight end caps
*Most exotic wood
right & left offset caps
 
scrolls
Staircase railing Style 1r

Wood railing profile 1R


The #1R railing profile is one of our stock railings. The railing profile works well with all of our 1 1/4" balusters giving a clean look in tight places.

Railing Style
Railing wood
Railing parts & fittings
straight railing
Oak
 
Poplar
1 rise goosenecks
 
easements
curved railing
Pine
 
Jatoba
2 rise goosenecks
 
quarter turns
twist railing
Walnut
 
Cherry
3 rise goosenecks
 
ramps
Maple
 
Teak
right & left volutes
 
straight end caps
*Most exotic wood
right & left offset caps
 
scrolls
Oak Railing Style 1L

Wood railing profile 1L


Railing Profile - #1L - A standard stock wood handrail that lends itself to any décor. Suitable for use with our 1 1/4" baluster and 1 3/4" balusters.
Railing Style
Railing wood
Railing parts & fittings
straight railing
Oak
 
Poplar
1 rise goosenecks
 
easements
curved railing
Pine
 
Jatoba
2 rise goosenecks
 
quarter turns
twist railing
Walnut
 
Cherry
3 rise goosenecks
 
ramps
Maple
 
Teak
right & left volutes
 
straight end caps
*Most exotic wood
right & left offset caps
 
scrolls
Oak Handrailing Style 2r

Wood railing profile 2r


Stair Railings: The #2 handrail style is a slender low railing profile in a traditional style. It is suitable for use with our 1 1/4" balusters and does well in areas where the charm of a traditional railing is desired but the scale of the area is not sufficient to use a double height profile.
Railing Style
Railing wood
Railing parts & fittings
straight railing
Oak
 
Poplar
1 rise goosenecks
 
easements
curved railing
Pine
 
Jatoba
2 rise goosenecks
 
quarter turns
twist railing
Walnut
 
Cherry
3 rise goosenecks
 
ramps
Maple
 
Teak
right & left volutes
 
straight end caps
*Most exotic wood
right & left offset caps
 
scrolls
Wood Handrail Style 2L

Wood railing profile 2L


Stair railings: The #2L handrail style is wider than the #2R railing above and is in the same traditional style. This railing profile is suitable for use with our 1 1/4" balusters & 1 3/4" balusters.

Railing Style
Railing wood
Railing parts & fittings
straight railing
Oak
 
Poplar
1 rise goosenecks
 
easements
curved railing
Pine
 
Jatoba
2 rise goosenecks
 
quarter turns
twist railing
Walnut
 
Cherry
3 rise goosenecks
 
ramps
Maple
 
Teak
right & left volutes
 
straight end caps
*Most exotic wood
right & left offset caps
 
scrolls
Wood Handrailing Style 2xl

Wood railing profile 2XL


The #2xl railing profile can be used to give a grand traditional look to your railing while maintaining a low profile. The width of the railing gives it presence and works well in a larger scaled area. When this rail profile is used in a smaller scaled area the effect can be both dramatic and ornate. The width of this railing profile can also be customized to produce a railing cap suitable to go over knee walls obtaining a widths of 6"+.

Railing Style
Railing wood
Railing parts & fittings
straight railing
Oak
 
Poplar
1 rise goosenecks
 
easements
curved railing
Pine
 
Jatoba
2 rise goosenecks
 
quarter turns
twist railing
Walnut
 
Cherry
3 rise goosenecks
 
ramps
Maple
 
Teak
right & left volutes
 
straight end caps
*Most exotic wood
right & left offset caps
 
scrolls
Wood Stair Handrailing Style 3

Wood railing profile 3


When one is asked to describe a traditional railing for many the image held in the minds eye tends to emerge as a description of our #3 handrail style which is a favored classic railing profile designed for an elegant setting. A banister using this double height railing profile, paired with our Grand Newel posts and plain 1 1/4" square balusters exudes warmth, charm and begs to be wrapped in garlands during the holiday season.
Railing Style
Railing wood
Railing parts & fittings
straight railing
Oak
 
Poplar
1 rise goosenecks
 
easements
curved railing
Pine
 
Jatoba
2 rise goosenecks
 
quarter turns
twist railing
Walnut
 
Cherry
3 rise goosenecks
 
ramps
Maple
 
Teak
right & left volutes
 
straight end caps
*Most exotic wood
right & left offset caps
 
scrolls
Wood railing Style 4

Wood railing profile 4


The
#4 handrail style tends to be favored for an oak railing or pine railing. It is a substantial railing profile with rounded details that work well for a country or modern décor. This double height railing profile works well with most of our baluster styles though is not recommended for use with the more ornate Standard-#1 balusters & posts. This railing profile looks particularly nice with our Provincial, Fenmar or Square posts & balusters.
Railing Style
Railing wood
Railing parts & fittings
straight railing
Oak
 
Poplar
1 rise goosenecks
 
easements
curved railing
Pine
 
Jatoba
2 rise goosenecks
 
quarter turns
twist railing
Walnut
 
Cherry
3 rise goosenecks
 
ramps
Maple
 
Teak
right & left volutes
 
straight end caps
*Most exotic wood
right & left offset caps
 
scrolls
Oak Wood Railing Style Pathr

Wood railing profile Path R


The Path-R handrail style is a substantial victorian stair railing profile. It is immediately recognizable as ornate & luxurious. The entire design of the railing profile transitions from one nuance to the next embodying the grandeur of a by gone era.
Railing Style
Railing wood
Railing parts & fittings
straight railing
Oak
 
Poplar
1 rise goosenecks
 
easements
curved railing
Pine
 
Jatoba
2 rise goosenecks
 
quarter turns
twist railing
Walnut
 
Cherry
3 rise goosenecks
 
ramps
Maple
 
Teak
right & left volutes
 
straight end caps
*Most exotic wood
right & left offset caps
 
scrolls
Handrailing Style PathL

Wood railing profile Path L


The Path-L handrail style is truly a grand victorian railing profile. The railings generous proportions and lavish details exemplify a classic victorian style. Elaborate "one off" large scale grand newel posts turned or square combined with 1 3/4" turned or square balusters really sets the look of this railing off.
Railing Style
Railing wood
Railing parts & fittings
straight railing
Oak
 
Poplar
1 rise goosenecks
 
easements
curved railing
Pine
 
Jatoba
2 rise goosenecks
 
quarter turns
twist railing
Walnut
 
Cherry
3 rise goosenecks
 
ramps
Maple
 
Teak
right & left volutes
 
straight end caps
*Most exotic wood
right & left offset caps
 
scrolls
Handrailing Style 5R

Wood railing profile 5R

The # 5-R railing style is a smooth compact vertical railing profile which lends itself to designs ranging from traditional to contemporary through to modern. Railing systems using this profile are uncomplicated and clean in line & form. Paired with wood, glass, stainless steel or cabling for balusters, this wood railing will mellow an austere presentation as only wood can.
Railing Style
Railing wood
Railing parts & fittings
straight railing
Oak
 
Poplar
     
curved railing
Pine
 
Jatoba
     
twist railing
Walnut
 
Cherry
     
Maple
 
Teak
     
*Most exotic wood
     
Handrailing Style 5L

Wood railing profile 5L


The #5L staircase railing style is a tall stair railing profile with minimal detail. The large vertical exposed surface is wonderful at accentuating the curve of a circular staircase or landing rail of a curved floor opening. This railing style is well suited for residential railing systems & commercial railing applications.
Railing Style
Railing wood
Railing parts & fittings
straight railing
Oak
 
Poplar
     
curved railing
Pine
 
Jatoba
     
twist railing
Walnut
 
Cherry
     
Maple
 
Teak
     
*Most exotic wood
     
Handrailing Style 6

Wood railing profile 6
Discontinued

Discontinued - Refference only

The
#6 Handrail Style is a slender vertically substantial railing profile in the Victorian spirit. Works well when a touch of the ornate is desired but space it at a premium. This railing looks best when paired with 1 1/4" balusters .
Railing Style
Railing wood
Railing parts & fittings
straight railing
Oak
 
Poplar
     
 
Pine
 
Jatoba
     
 
Walnut
 
Cherry
     
Maple
 
Teak
     
*Most exotic wood
     
Handrailing Style 7

Wood railing profile 7
Discontinued

Discontinued - Refference only

Stair railing profile #7 is a vertically endowed wood hand railing profile with a stylish sophisticated air lending a distinct look to your interior designs.

Railing Style
Railing wood
Railing parts & fittings
straight railing
Oak
 
Poplar
     
 
Pine
 
Jatoba
     
 
Walnut
 
Cherry
     
Maple
 
Teak
     
*Most exotic wood
     
Handrailing Style 8r

Wood railing profile 8r


Our round stair railing # 8r is a compact round rail profile. When done as a natural maple railing, it give a contemporary look enhancing any modern design approach to railings.
Railing Style
Railing wood
Railing parts & fittings
straight railing
Oak
 
Poplar
1 rise goosenecks
 
easements
curved railing
Pine
 
Jatoba
2 rise goosenecks
 
quarter turns
twist railing
Walnut
 
Cherry
3 rise goosenecks
 
ramps
Maple
 
Teak
right & left volutes
 
straight end caps
*Most exotic wood
right & left offset caps
 
scrolls
Handrailing Style 8L

Wood railing profile 8L


A robust round railing for modern tastes, round stair railings made in our #8L handrail profile are well suited to residential and commercial railing project where proportion to the general space is a concern.
Railing Style
Railing wood
Railing parts & fittings
straight railing
Oak
 
Poplar
1 rise goosenecks
 
easements
curved railing
Pine
 
Jatoba
2 rise goosenecks
 
quarter turns
twist railing
Walnut
 
Cherry
3 rise goosenecks
 
ramps
Maple
 
Teak
right & left volutes
 
straight end caps
*Most exotic wood
right & left offset caps
 
scrolls
Handrailing Style 9

Wood railing profile 9


A generously proportioned unadorned vertical railing profile that feels good under the hand. Hand railings in our #9 handrail style work well in residential railing applications as well as commercial railing designs.
Railing Style
Railing wood
Railing parts & fittings
straight railing
Oak
 
Poplar
1 rise goosenecks
 
easements
curved railing
Pine
 
Jatoba
2 rise goosenecks
 
quarter turns
twist railing
Walnut
 
Cherry
3 rise goosenecks
 
ramps
Maple
 
Teak
right & left volutes
 
straight end caps
*Most exotic wood
right & left offset caps
 
scrolls
Handrailing Style 10s

Wood railing profile 10s


The #10s railing profile works well as a wall railing and the compact design of the railing profile works well in smaller spaces.
Railing Style
Railing wood
Railing parts & fittings
straight railing
Oak
 
Poplar
1 rise goosenecks
 
easements
curved railing
Pine
 
Jatoba
2 rise goosenecks
 
quarter turns
twist railing
Walnut
 
Cherry
3 rise goosenecks
 
ramps
Maple
 
Teak
right & left volutes
 
straight end caps
*Most exotic wood
right & left offset caps
 
scrolls
Handrailing Style 11

Wood railing profile 11 
Discontinued

Discontinued - Refference only

The #11 railing profile is a variation of our #3 handrail profile. The square reveal on both sides can be used for a composite inlay.

Railing Style
Railing wood
Railing parts & fittings
straight railing
Oak
 
Poplar
     
 
Pine
 
Jatoba
     
 
Walnut
 
Cherry
     
Maple
 
Teak
     
*Most exotic wood
     
Handrailing Style 12

Wood railing profile 12 Discontinued


Discontinued - Refference only 

The #12 railing profile is a variation of our #4 handrail profile. The square reveal on both sides can be used for a composite inlay.
Railing Style
Railing wood
Railing parts & fittings
straight railing
Oak
 
Poplar
     
 
Pine
 
Jatoba
     
 
Walnut
 
Cherry
     
Maple
 
Teak
     
*Most exotic wood
     
Railing Style 13

Wood railing profile 13


The #13 railing profile is stylish handrail design with smooth curves & clean lines. This railing profile fits will with may interiors.
Railing Style
Railing wood
Railing parts & fittings
straight railing
Oak
 
Poplar
     
Pine
 
Jatoba
     
Walnut
 
Cherry
     
Maple
 
Teak
     
*Most exotic wood
     

Hand railing profiles can be used for interior railing projects and when ordered in cedar or a similarly suitable exterior wood, can be manufactured for you exterior railing projects also.