DIY Handrail

[Langers123]

Hi there, I need to put up a handrail for my father, I have been looking for DIY kits and I have come across this: http://simplifiedbuilding.co.uk/sto...-c50-c58-surface-wall-mount-railing-3715.html

It says its made from Kee Klamp but I have never used it before, how easy is it to assemble?

 

[longdogs]

It looks easy to fit but doesn't look very stable to me.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

You won't find anything more simple (or crude frankly) than Keyclamp. Getting a secure fixing into the floor/walls is vital of course.

 

[Langers123]

re: the stability they seem to do a fixed system too it seems:

http://simplifiedbuilding.co.uk/sto...d-29-c58-surface-wall-mount-railing-3715.html

do you think that would be better? I liked the adjustability of the other but if you don't think it will be particularly stable, maybe this would be better?

This says its "kee klamp" is keyclamp the same thing??

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Sorry yes keeclamp. Its been around for yonks and is robust. But as mentioned getting a good solid fixing into the baseplate on the floor and the bracket on the wall is essential. If you get that right then either will be fine.

If you get poor fixings into the wall/floor it doesn't matter what system you use it will always be more prone to failure.

 

[Langers123]

Okey dokes, I will get it ordered and see how I get on, thanks a lot for your advice!

 

[longdogs]

If you are fitting to concrete steps as in the pic, I would consider losing the base plate and dropping the pole into a drilled hole then cementing in

 

[foxhole]

This looks good inside or out but more expensive.
http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Brushed-Nickel-Handrail-40x2400mm/p/160229

 

[Langers123]

Well colour me impressed, I ordered it yesterday and it turned up today!

now I don't know what I was worried about, it is exactly as you say, put tube into fitting, tighten bolt, they even included the allen key!

It took about 1 minute to assemble, I will install it over the long weekend, thanks for your help, im really pleased!

 

[mattylad]

There is lots of the handrail installed at houses near me - seems to do the job.