StairRopes.com fittings for bannister ropes have been designed as staircase or wall supports specifically for rope handrails. Our brackets not only look good - they are also strong enough to bear weight and withstand a shock load.
Our stair rope brackets are available for 24mm and 32mm ropes and a set of wall screws and rawl plugs is provided with each one. See details of these and notes on installation at the bottom of this page. Further guidance can be found on the Stairropes.com measure page.
All brackets have a retaining screw (or locking pin) set through the rope which is secured in a threaded hole at the back of the eye - this ensures the stair rope hangs evenly and does not slip when used for support. It also prevents chafing and thus extends the life of the rope. Each bracket is designed to provide four points of attachment to the wall.
Our stair rope brackets are specifically designed for rope hand rail purpose and are constructed using a single solid post and a stem of ample thickness - a great improvement over the two piece design intended for steel railings and commonly used on stair ropes.
We supply solid brass stair rope brackets unlacquered and polished. Regular cleaning will retain this shine, alternatively brass can be left to dull naturally and form an aged patina.
These stainless steel fittings feature the same one-piece construction and design as our solid brass brackets and are supplied in a brushed satin or polished mirror chrome finish. They are available for 24mm and 32mm ropes and come with a set of stainless steel wall fixing screws.
Our wrought iron stair rope fittings are suitable for 24mm or 32mm diameter ropes. The standard range comes in a satin black finish with a round base plate and a round-section stem.
We offer a choice of three different heights - full stem, short stem or stemless; short stem and stemless fittings can offer a good solution for narrow stairways and restricted space, especially where an eyesplice (instead of a manrope stopper knot) is tied in at the end of a stair rope.
Image 1. shows a standard full stem bracket in satin black finish. Image 2. shows a short stem satin black wrought iron fitting threaded through the loop of an eyesplice in a hemp rope.
An example of a stemless wrought iron stair rope fitting on a round base plate can be seen in the section below (Special finishes), in a brushed steel finish.
Note that the manrope end knot is incompatible with a fitting that has no stem at all, because the knot sits outside the ring of the bracket and takes up a greater width than is available between the stemless fitting and the wall.
The minimum requirement for the 2-ply manrope knot is a short stem, and for the 3-ply manrope knot, a full stem. The eyesplice ending works with any of the fittings.
Shown here are two examples of special finishes on wrought iron fittings for stair ropes: image 3. a stemless wrought iron fitting in a brushed steel finish, and 4. a hammered or distressed finish on a 32mm hemp stair rope bracket (n.b. ornate base plate no longer available).
The brushed steel finish involves literally wire brushing the steel as an extended clean up operation after welding, and then finishing with a lacquer. The effect is quite rustic as the lacquer brings out some of the heat marks from the welding as "shadows". The gloss lacquer combined with the raw steel produces a slightly reflective surface.
For a hammered or distressed finish, the steel is heated, beaten with a heavy hammer then painted and further distressed with wire brushes; this takes much of the paint off, leaving only some in the hammer dents. Finally the end result is lacquered.
The gunmetal brackets feature a satin paint finish designed to look like "old" steel. The use of a primer and two top coats produces a slightly smoother finish than the brushed steel. An example of a gunmetal finish stair rope fitting is shown further down in the special baseplate section.
Contact us to discuss availability of other special finishes on wrought iron fittings for stair rope and rope hand-rail supports. We can provide images of various finishes to match individual requirements via email on request.
Image 5. shows a square baseplate on a gunmetal fitting with twisted stem.
It is worth noting that the square shaped base plate is designed to sit in a diamond position on the wall when the rope runs at forty-five degrees; this allows the rope to pass through the square without blocking access to the wall screw holes, and prevents a kink or wave from forming in the rope at each fitting position.
For more information on positioning, layout and installation of stair ropes and fittings, please read through our comprehensive guidelines on the measure page.
A rectangular base plate on a brushed steel stemless fitting is shown in image 6. below. When combined with the eyesplice ending on a stair rope, this type of base plate can be a good solution for a small or restricted stair well; the fixture stays within the profile of the bracket ring and saves space.
The rectangular base plate is usually supplied with two screw holes for attachment to the wall. The design shown in the image was a custom order which required extra anchor points.
Stem design may be modified as an extra option for wrought iron stair rope fittings with full or short stems; the image above right shows a 24mm brushed steel fitting with a twisted square section stem. Please note that for the short stem there is no option for a twist, but a choice of square or round section bar only.
Examples of this type of work include: a custom corner fitting - eg. image 8. below, the moulding of base plates to fit curved walls - eg. image 9. below, an angled ring to be welded onto a fitting for a particular rope drop - sometimes used with an eye-splice ending - and an extra large base plate for a specific requirement - eg. image 10. at the bottom of the page which shows one of a set commissioned to cap wooden posts for a garden walkway. Please contact us to discuss ideas and pricing.
Base plates on stair rope brackets have four countersunk screw holes for securing to the wall. Standard screws and rawlpugs are included. Please note that whilst these screws are suitable for most situations, it is your responsibility to ensure that they are appropriate for yours.
Our stair ropes, bannister ropes and rope hand rails are delivered with brackets fixed in position on the rope, unless otherwise specified. If you are unsure of exactly where the centre bracket/s will fit to your wall, these fittings can be left "floating" on the rope, and the retaining screws or locking pins which go through the rope can be supplied separately. To measure up for a stair rope, and further advice on installation, see our detailed guidelines on the measure page.
∗ Complete Stair ropes price list on the order page
∗ Special finishes, base plates or stem design per fitting - add to standard bracket price.
∗ Custom designs for wrought iron stair rope fittings - P.O.A.
Contact Stair Ropes.com
For more advice or information about our bannister ropes and hand rails, or to order a stair rope, you can contact James Watson directly. Full contact details here.
