What end finishes are available for handrails?

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Handrails can be finished in various ways:

**Surface treatment:**
- **Lacquered (clear matt lacquer):** Hard-wearing and easy to care for -- the standard at HTS
- **Oiled:** Highlights the natural wood character, requires regular maintenance
- **Colour-lacquered:** Any colour possible, especially on hevea
- **Brushed:** Textured surface, particularly popular on oak

**End finish:**
- **Rounded:** Rounded end for a soft appearance
- **Chamfered:** Clean bevel at the end
- **Square-cut:** Straight cut -- minimalist
- **End caps:** In wood or stainless steel as a decorative element

**Material:** At HTS, the handrail is made by default in the **same wood species** as the staircase. Alternatively, stainless steel handrails are available, which pair particularly well with modern staircase designs.

The choice of end finish depends on the style of the staircase and personal preference.