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Manila Handrail (Build Your Own)
Follow the steps below to build your own manila rope handrail. Suitable for stairs, bannisters and barriers.
Please allow 5 working days for delivery
- 100% natural (Grade 1 Manila)
- From £1.80 per meter
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Manila Rope Overview
| Look & Feel | |
| Appearance | Rich golden dark brown |
| Feel | Hard course & hairy (Not soft or smooth) |
| Handling | Good flexibility. Rough on the hands. Sheds hairs. |
| Material |
100% natural Grade 1 Manila Made from the leaves of the Abacá, relative of the banana plant, native to the Philippines |
| Colour | Dark brown |
| Rope Construction | |
| Treated with | Has been treated with 100% mineral oil. It is unknown what the exact treatment consists of as it is a trade secret |
| Smell | If recently manufactured Manila can smell chemically even though it is treated with 100% natural oils. The smell will wear off over time (approx 3 weeks) |
| Construction | Twisted 3 Strand |
| Made in | Manila, Philippines |
| Quality Certified | EN ISO 1181 – 2004 |
| Lifespan | If kept indoors with moderate use the rope will last decades. |
| Outdoor use |
Manila won’t last very long outdoors. It will absorb water, the length will shrink and girth will expand. A good alternative is Synthetic Hemp |
| Diameter Disclaimer | Natural ropes can shrink and expand. Please allow +/- up to 6mm. |
Brackets Overview
| Installation | |
| Material options | 100% Brass or Chrome |
| Are brackets pre-installed? |
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| Are screws included? | No, the brackets only come with the central screw for the rope. |
| How are the brackets fixed to the wall? | Drill the screws into raw plugs |
| How are brackets fixed to the rope? |
The brackets come with a central screw. The brackets are held into place by threading a screw through the rope fibres. They can easily be moved along the rope by removing the screw. |
| Bracket Quantity Required |
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Measuring Instructions
| Step 1) Tape some string along the section of the stairs where you would like fit the handrail |
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| Step 2) Lay the string along the floor then use a measuring tape to record the length |
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