Handrail Supports

About handrail wall supports

A handrail wall support is a complete bracket that holds the handrail at a set distance from the wall – the whole assembly in one part, with no separate rod and plate.

The offset from the wall is the key parameter: it sets how much room is left for the hand between handrail and wall.

The Strofix range covers 60 mm and 70 mm offsets, for flat handrails and Ø42.4 mm tube.

The range also includes a weld-on version, adjustable versions, and a support for 10–30 mm glass.

The choice depends on the offset, the handrail shape, whether the handrail runs at a pitch, and whether the support will be welded.

How to choose a handrail wall support

1. Offset from the wall: 60 or 70 mm

The offset sets the gap between handrail and wall. Too small a gap means the hand rubs the wall as it slides.

70 mm gives more room and is the safer choice on a rough wall, or where the wall will still be plastered or tiled. 60 mm suits smooth, finished walls and narrow corridors.

2. Handrail shape: flat or Ø42.4 mm

The contact face is profiled – flat for a flat profile, concave for round tube.

The wrong face means the handrail bears on two edges rather than across its width, and the joint works loose over time.

3. Fixed, weld-on or adjustable

The fixed support holds the handrail at 90° to the wall – right for a horizontal handrail.

The weld-on support gives the stiffest and cleanest joint, but requires welding.

The adjustable support lets the angle change and is essential for a stair handrail along a wall.

4. Fixing into the wall

A handrail is a safety element, so the anchor in the wall matters as much as the bracket itself.

Use chemical or mechanical anchors in concrete; in plasterboard, fix the bracket to an embedded timber or steel noggin, never to the board alone.