Wood oils are just one way of effectively treating Oak hand rails. Whether it's a natural oil such as Tung Oil, Teak oil or Linseed oil, or a blended oil such as Danish oil. A more modern alternative that is quicker drying, requires fewer coats, is durable yet easy to maintain are the range of hard wax oils.

2, handrails are not always necessary, even if the glass used is frameless. You only need to use a handrail if your glass has not been laminated and toughened during glass production, which is a standard procedure to ensure that no panel fails.

Handrail brackets are used to attach a handrail to either a wall, post or piece of glass. They distribute the weight evenly along the length of a handrail, so that it is not concentrated in any one area. This is what gives a handrail its stability and structural integrity.

Hard wax oil Hard wax oils contain a blend of oils and waxes designed to protect wood including linseed oil, sunflower oil and beeswax. Applying hard wax oil makes wooden handrails stain-resistant and gives a lovely smooth finish to the surface.