Interior Guard and Grip Rails
Custom-fabricated interior railings in steel, stainless steel, and powder-coated finishes. Available with cable, horizontal bar, or vertical picket infill to match your home's style. Measured, built, and installed to fit your staircase precisely—no stock adjustments or filler pieces. Code-compliant safety with design integrity that elevates your space.
Every staircase, loft edge, and elevated walkway presents the same challenge: how do you provide safety without compromising the design you’ve worked hard to create? Stock railings from big-box stores rarely fit precisely and seldom reflect the craftsmanship present in the rest of your home. Custom interior guard and grip rails from Mountain Metal Works deliver code-compliant safety with design integrity that elevates your space.
Guard rails provide the protective barrier along stairs, lofts, and indoor balconies. Grip rails—the handrails you actually hold—offer stability as you move between levels. Together, they’re among the most visible and frequently touched elements in your home.
We fabricate interior rail systems in steel, stainless steel, blackened steel, and powder-coated metals, with options for cable infill, horizontal bars, vertical pickets, or custom patterns. Unlike adjustable stock systems requiring workarounds and filler pieces, our rails are measured and fabricated for your specific staircase geometry—straight runs, curves, landings, and transitions all accounted for.
Metal rails won’t loosen, creak, or develop the wobble that wood railings acquire over time. Cable systems preserve sightlines and let light flow between levels. Horizontal bars create clean contemporary lines. Forged details add handcrafted character to traditional spaces.
Customization defines every project. Want a flat bar top rail with a leather wrap? Blackened steel with brass accents? Cable infill that coordinates with your exterior deck rails? We’ll design and fabricate it.
Our Truckee shop handles everything from design through fabrication. Ready to start? Reach out and let’s discuss your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We design and fabricate all guard and grip rails to meet or exceed local building codes, including requirements for height, baluster spacing, and load capacity. We’re familiar with Tahoe-area inspection standards and ensure our work passes without issue.
Absolutely. We often fabricate interior and exterior rail systems together to ensure consistent design language throughout a property. We can also match existing metalwork, hardware finishes, or other architectural details in your home.
Metal handrails offer a smooth, solid grip that many people prefer. For those who want added warmth, we can incorporate wood top rails, leather wraps, or other materials into the design while maintaining the structural benefits of a metal system.