Commercial Railings and Handrail Systems: Types and Material Options

Commercial railing and handrail systems are essential for the safety and comfort of those that use the commercial space. In commercial spaces, handrails are required on most stairways and on ramps with a rise greater than 6”. On stairways and ramps, handrails are required on both sides for maximum safety and fall prevention.

Handrails are a functional design feature that must meet local building codes, but it doesn’t mean they can’t be a design element in their own right. Today’s commercial railing and handrail systems provide modern style in addition to the safety that’s expected from them.

Commercial projects can incorporate a number of different commercial handrail systems along with commercial guardrails that enhance the aesthetic and use materials that make the most sense for the overall design.

Glass Railing Systems

Glass commercial hand railings allow for unobstructed views while enhancing safety in a space. They can be used as guards provided they meet the local code requirements and where a commercial handrail is needed, it can be integrated seamlessly into the design or stand out for better visibility and style.

Many of VIVA Railings glass commercial railings are customizable with a variety of options to fully customize the design. Each handrail system may offer a choice of colored, tinted, frosted, or stain etched glass infill, stainless steel or wood handrails and top rails, LED lights for added safety, and powder coating for stainless steel elements.

BLADE® Glass Railing System

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This design uses the BLADE® Glass Railing System with tinted glass infill panels and wood handrail to complement the wood stair treads and provide a muted view of the staircase as it climbs to the second floor. The system is also used as a guard for the upper landings.

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CIRCA® Glass Railing System

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The CIRCA® Glass Railing System provides safety on an upper walkway and its glass panels provide an unobstructed view of the action below.

SHOE™ Glass Railing System

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For economically-conscious projects, the SHOE Glass Railing System is an affordable aluminum glass commercial railing system that uses an aluminum SHOE with cladding option.

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SOLO™ Glass Railing System

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So as not to obstruct the light from the wall of windows, a lightly tinted infill glass was used in this SOLO Glass Railing System installation.

FIN™ Glass Railing System

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Our commercial handrails and railings are designed to go anywhere they are needed, and this design featuring the FIN Glass Railing System demonstrates how it can climb stairs, turn corners, and secure walkways and sitting areas.

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ECO ELLIPSE™ Glass Railing System

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In this departure from the bulky curtain wall commercial aluminum railing systems often seen in commercial projects, the ECO ELLIPSE™ Glass Railing System features slender posts and laminated glass infill with floating vertical edges.

WINDWALL™ Glass Screen System

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For stunning outdoor spaces that seem to float above the city, the WINDWALL Glass Screen System delivers on both style and safety through custom engineering.

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Metal Railing Systems

VIVA’s commercial metal railing systems capture a modern industrial feel with countless options for customizations for commercial handrails and railings. Our commercial metal railings feature the choice of stainless steel or wood top rails and handrails and the option of perforated metal or cable wire infills. Stainless steel elements can be powder coated to achieve a custom color look that fits with the overall aesthetic.

BLADE® Perf Metal Panel Railing System

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The BLADE® Perf Metal Panel Railing System offers the choice of rounded, slotted, or square perforations within a solid metal frame. This installation uses powder coated posts and a wood top rail for a customized look.

CIRCA® Cable Railing System

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The simple yet stunning CIRCA® Cable Railing System features a low maintenance stainless steel cable infill that is perfectly suited for a long stretch of stairway.

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CUBE™ Cable Metal Railing System

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The CUBE Metal Railing System features monolithic pyramid top caps and continuous clean lines for a high visibility infill that works great in outdoor applications.

FOLD™ Metal Panel Railing System

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With 60 CNC laser cut pattern options, the FOLD Metal Panel Railing System can achieve nearly anything you can imagine and it can be finished with anodized or powder coating for even more customization options.

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STRUC™ Metal Panel Railing System

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The STRUC Metal Panel Railing System offers 61 CNC laser cut patterns. You can choose from a pre-configured pattern or create a custom design to fully customize your project.

TEE™ Cable Metal Railing System

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The structural “T” posts that create the TEE Cable Metal Railing System offers post stability and is an ideal solution for high traffic areas.

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FRAME™ Metal Panel Railing System

The wide frame of the FRAME Metal Panel Railing System allows the supporting base to nearly disappear, which creates the illusion that the metal panels are floating above the walkway.

Explore VIVA Railings’ Extensive Range of Commercial Railing and Handrail Options

The days of boring, standard commercial railings and handrails are long gone, and VIVA’s extensive range of commercial glass, perforated metal, and cable metal railings systems are all the proof you need!

Contact the experts at VIVA today to discover our wide selection of products and customization options.