A railing is one of those things you only notice when it’s missing, or when it’s no good. Nobody walks into a building and stops to admire the handrail — but everyone feels it when it’s wobbly, cold, rusted, or simply not there where it ought to be. And yet the railing is that quiet helper we reach for a thousand times a year: going up, coming down, carrying bags, steadying a child or an older member of the family.

At Alu kramil we’ve been making railings since 2003, for every setting you can think of — building entrances, indoor and outdoor staircases, corridors, ramps and approaches. Aluminium is almost ideal for a railing: it’s firm and stable to lean on, easy to install, it doesn’t rust in damp entrances or out in the open, and with powder-coating it takes on a colour that stays the same for years. This service is close to our staircase railings, but railings cover the wider story — from apartment buildings to public spaces.

Aluminium railing on a building staircase – Alu kramil

Where railings are fitted

A railing isn’t just “the thing beside the stairs”. It goes wherever people need support and safety when they move, and there are far more such places than it seems at first glance. In residential buildings, railings run along shared staircases and in entrances — spots that children, older people and those with their hands full pass through every day, so they have to be firm and dependable. At the entrances to houses and other buildings, a railing beside a few steps can be decisive in winter, when the surface turns slippery.

More and more often we fit them on ramps and approaches for people with limited mobility too, where a stable, unbroken handrail isn’t a matter of comfort but of necessity. Then there are public and commercial spaces — shops, surgeries, institutions — where a railing has to withstand heavy daily traffic and still look good. And in private homes, a railing along an interior staircase becomes part of the décor, so it’s chosen for its appearance and not only for its function.

Wherever it goes, the principle is always the same: a railing has to be at the right height, firmly anchored and pleasant to grip. Those aren’t arbitrary decisions — they’re things we get right by following the rules and by experience, because a railing does its job in exactly the moment you need it most.

Why aluminium, and not iron or stainless steel

Railings are most often made from three materials: classic iron, stainless steel (inox), and aluminium. All three can do the job, but the difference is worth knowing, because you’re putting a railing up to last for years.

Iron is the cheapest, but also the most troublesome — in damp entrances and outdoors it rusts, so the railing eventually leaves stains and has to be repainted. Stainless steel is highly resistant and has that distinctive bright look, but it’s more expensive and its “cold” metallic tone doesn’t suit every space. Aluminium sits in the sweet spot: it doesn’t rust the way iron does, it’s lighter to work with and install, and unlike stainless steel we can paint it any colour you like to match the interior, the façade or the rest of the aluminium fences on the property.

Aluminium’s practical advantage shows in the grip itself — the handrail isn’t ice-cold like some metals, it’s pleasant in the hand and sits well. And because it’s light, installation is faster and cleaner, with less cutting into the wall or the step. Add it all up — resistance, appearance, colour of your choice, and comfort — and for railings aluminium is the choice that pays off in the long run.

Look, handrail and combinations with glass

A railing can be purely practical, or it can be a handsome feature of the space too — and most of the time we want both. The handrail is the part you touch every day, so we give it special attention: we choose a shape and thickness that sit well in the hand and a height that’s comfortable and safe to grip. Beneath the handrail comes the infill, and that’s where the character is decided.

For a simple, classic railing, a handrail with a few horizontal or vertical bars is enough. For a modern, open look, we increasingly combine aluminium with glass — glass lets the light through and doesn’t close the space in, so it’s ideal for interior staircases and contemporary interiors. In buildings and public spaces we choose hard-wearing, straightforward solutions that cope with heavy traffic and are easy to maintain.

We do the colour through powder-coating in any RAL shade, so the railing fits its surroundings — anthracite and black for a modern tone, lighter shades for an airy feel, or warmer tones for more traditional spaces. For a special, metallic sheen there’s also anodising. The point is that the railing shouldn’t be a “stranger” in the space, but should look as though it has always been there.

How we work, and with what warranty

Railings call for precision, because they have to follow the shape of the staircase or space exactly and be firmly anchored. That’s why we come out to the site free of charge: we measure every flight, the height and the anchor points, advise you on the type of handrail and infill, and give you a clear quote with no hidden items.

We make the railing to those measurements in our workshop and install it firmly and neatly, checking that the handrail is stable and that there are no sharp edges. We leave a clean site behind us. All of that comes with a 20-year factory warranty and two decades of experience. We work across Serbia — Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš, Kragujevac, Subotica, Čačak and other cities, for private houses, apartment buildings and commercial premises.

Safety for children and the elderly — invisible, yet decisive

A railing is worth the most to the very people who mention it the least — the youngest and the oldest. To a child just learning to manage the stairs, a railing gives something to hold on to and a boundary that stops them; to an older person it gives a stable, dependable point of support with every step, and a fall on the stairs is one of the most common household accidents among the elderly. When both live under the same roof, a good railing stops being a “detail” and becomes part of everyday safety.

That’s exactly why, with railings, we don’t think only about looks but about who will be using them. For homes with older residents we make sure the handrail is unbroken (so it doesn’t “vanish” right on a turn, where support is needed most), that it’s at a comfortable height and pleasant to grip firmly. For homes with children we watch the spacing of the infill, so a child can’t slip through or climb it like a ladder.

This is the kind of care that doesn’t show in a photograph, but is felt every day. A railing that’s “just about pretty” yet unsafe has missed the point; one that’s both handsome and dependable does its job quietly, for years — and that’s precisely why we make it with experience, not in a hurry. When we fit a railing, we picture a child running down the stairs and a grandmother steadying herself — and we make it to hold up for both.

How much does a railing cost

The price of a railing depends on its length and shape (straight, with a turn, several flights), its height, the type of handrail and infill, and the colour. A simple handrail in an entrance and a railing with glass infill on a designed staircase are not the same job, so there’s no sense in quoting a flat figure — we give you an exact quote for your particular case.

As always, you get honest advice: where it makes sense to invest (quality anchoring, a comfortable handrail) and where you can be more economical without compromising safety. Safety is the one item there’s no compromise on; everything else we adapt to the space and the budget.

If your building, entrance or staircase has no dependable railing — or the old one has started to wobble and rust — that’s a small thing that affects safety every single day. ☎ Call +381 62 384 667 or send an enquiry, and we’ll come out, measure up and give you an exact quote with no obligation.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between a railing and a staircase fence?
In practice the terms overlap — a railing most often means the handrail and railings along staircases, entrances and ramps, especially in buildings and public spaces. Our staircase railings cover a similar service for house staircases.

Why aluminium, and not stainless steel or iron?
Aluminium doesn’t rust (important in damp entrances), it’s lighter to install, pleasant to grip, and can be painted any colour — unlike stainless steel, which is more expensive and always “metallic bright”.

Do you install railings in residential buildings?
Yes, often — along shared staircases and in entrances. We choose hard-wearing solutions that cope with daily traffic.

Can I have a railing with glass?
You can — the combination of aluminium and safety glass gives a modern, open look, ideal for interior staircases.

Do you make railings for ramps and people with limited mobility?
Yes. There, a stable, unbroken handrail at the right height matters especially, and we give it our full attention.

What’s the right handrail height?
We choose a height that’s comfortable and safe to grip, in keeping with the use of the space. We fine-tune it on site.

Can a railing follow a staircase with a turn?
It can — we make everything to measure, following each flight and height. We run the handrail unbroken through the bends wherever it’s feasible.

Which colours are possible?
The whole RAL palette through powder-coating, plus an anodised metallic finish. We match the railing to the interior or the façade.

Is it hard to maintain?
No — aluminium doesn’t rust and needs no painting; an occasional wipe is enough.

How do I get a quote?
Call +381 62 384 667 or send an enquiry through the site. The visit and measuring are free and with no obligation — we come out, look at the space in person and propose a solution that’s both safe and handsome, so you get an exact price with no pressure to decide on the spot.

Aluminium railings for buildings and staircases