Rope Handrail for Stairs (Build Your Own)

Compare Stair & Bannister Rope

	Synthetic Hemp	Sisal	Manila	Natural Hemp
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Look & Feel
Look	Natural looking	Rugged natural	Rugged natural	Natural smooth
Feel	Smooth with soft texture	Rough fibre texture	Rough fibre texture	Smooth with soft texture
Material	Synthetic plastic	100% natural Sisal	100% natural Manila	100% natural Hemp
Colour	Beige	Golden	Dark brown	Sandy
Diameter Disclaimer	Please allow +/- up to 4mm	Please allow +/- up to 6mm	Please allow +/- up to 6mm	Please allow +/- up to 6mm
Construction
Treated with	No treatment	Natural oils	Natural oils	Natural oils
Smell	None	Chemically – wears off over time	Chemically – wears off over time	Grassy – wears off over time
Construction	Twisted 3 strand
Made in	Portugal	Brazil	Philippines	Europe
Quality Certified	–	EN ISO 1181 – 2004	EN ISO 1181 – 2004	–
Lifespan	If kept indoors with moderate use the rope will last decades.
Outdoor Use

The Flax alternative is natural, biodegradable and may have some odour that typically lasts a few weeks.  

What colours do you have?
We have natural colours such as brown and beige. Please note that colours may vary slightly from those shown on screen.

Please note that a little bit of stretch will naturally occur over time.

Do stair rope bannisters comply with Building Regulations?
The current Building Regulations do not refer to rope handrails specifically.  Whilst the brackets are sturdy they may not be as strong as other types of handrails.

They will provide extra support but we would advise consulting your local Building Authority for clarification to the standards that you need.

How do I clean the material?
Use a hoover to remove dust. Wet cleaning is not advised but you can remove marks using a damp cloth and warm water and soap