For as long as people have been walking up and down changing elevations, handrails have been right alongside them, guiding the way and offering support. From simple handholds carved into stone walls to intricate wrought iron railings and stone balustrades, this design necessity is often the unsung hero of safety and design aesthetics.
As technology has advanced, so have the handrails options. Today, we use materials like stainless steel, glass, and aluminum to craft handrails that fit with our modern architecture while offering the safety still necessary to support people as they move through the space. Other advances, like integrated LED lighting and powder coating have further enhanced the ability for handrails to be a functional element that takes style to the next level.
Now, a new innovation in handrail finishes is elevating the handrail even further into its place as not only a safety feature, but a feature that’s integral to guiding and supporting not only people, but the design as a whole.
Today’s designs require a high level of durability and choice if they’re going to stand tall in the modern design world. Modern handrails need to stand up to harsh environments, blend seamlessly with the overall aesthetic, and have a reduced environmental impact. This is possible, in part, due to innovations in handrail coatings.
CeraShield: The Next Generation Solution
At VIVA Railings, we’ve developed Cerashield to create a new standard in handrail finishing. CeraShield is powered by Cerakote technology and is the ideal solution to a world in which demands on handrails continue to evolve. No longer are handrails only integrated for safety. Today, they are an integral part of the design, at times even guiding the direction and execution.
