--- title: Blog | Construction Metals | metal railing description: metal railing | Decorative metal stair designs, ornamental stairs and unique decorative stainless steel railings. --- # [Architectural & Ornamental Metals Manufacturer](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/) [![Couturier Iron Craft](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/hs-fs/hub/240734/file-2663975970.png?width=405&name=file-2663975970.png)](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/) # BLOG - Architectural Metals ## [Comparing Several Types of Decorative Metals for Your Handrail](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/bid/377762/Comparing-Several-Types-of-Decorative-Metals-for-Your-Handrail) Posted by [Leander Rabe](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/author/leander-rabe) on Fri, Mar 07, 2014 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/hs-fs/file-23395911-jpg/images/williamson_county_courthous.jpg) ](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/bid/377762/Comparing-Several-Types-of-Decorative-Metals-for-Your-Handrail) From aluminum to iron and stainless steel, railings can be made using a variety of mediums. [Read More](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/bid/377762/Comparing-Several-Types-of-Decorative-Metals-for-Your-Handrail) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/bid/377762/Comparing-Several-Types-of-Decorative-Metals-for-Your-Handrail#comments-listing) Tags: [metal railings](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/topic/metal-railings), [metal railing](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/topic/metal-railing), [stainless](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/topic/stainless), [railing](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/topic/railing), [decorative metals](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/topic/decorative-metals) ## [West Michigan Design & Construction Expo - DeltaPlex - Oct. 17, 2013](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/bid/331152/West-Michigan-Design-Construction-Expo-DeltaPlex-Oct-17-2013) Posted by [Daniel Couturier](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/author/daniel-couturier) on Wed, Aug 28, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/hs-fs/file-282535063-gif/images/wmdcexpo3x.gif) ](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/bid/331152/West-Michigan-Design-Construction-Expo-DeltaPlex-Oct-17-2013) Couturier Iron Craft, Inc. will be exhibiting at the 2013 West Michigan Design and Construction Expo on October 17th at the DeltaPLex in Grand Rapids MI. Stop by our booth #612 and see the wide range of decorative metal railing and staircase products offered to meet your project requirements. [Read More](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/bid/331152/West-Michigan-Design-Construction-Expo-DeltaPlex-Oct-17-2013) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/bid/331152/West-Michigan-Design-Construction-Expo-DeltaPlex-Oct-17-2013#comments-listing) Tags: [metal railing](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/topic/metal-railing), [curved stairs](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/topic/curved-stairs), [construction industry](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/topic/construction-industry), [stairs](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/topic/stairs), [CSI](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/topic/csi), [West Michigan Design and construction expo](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/topic/west-michigan-design-and-construction-expo) ## [The Couturier Way to Crafting the Perfect Stainless Steel Railing](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/bid/319619/The-Couturier-Way-to-Crafting-the-Perfect-Stainless-Steel-Railing) Posted by [Daniel Couturier](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/author/daniel-couturier) on Mon, Jul 22, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/hs-fs/file-23395683-jpg/images/western_michigan.jpg) ](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/bid/319619/The-Couturier-Way-to-Crafting-the-Perfect-Stainless-Steel-Railing) Indoors or out, stairways and railings can transcend functionality to blend beautifully with their surrounding or make a unique statement. But crafting the perfect stainless steel railing requires a specialized approach – one that unites artistry with engineering. [Read More](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/bid/319619/The-Couturier-Way-to-Crafting-the-Perfect-Stainless-Steel-Railing) 5 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/bid/319619/The-Couturier-Way-to-Crafting-the-Perfect-Stainless-Steel-Railing#comments-listing) Tags: [metal railings](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/topic/metal-railings), [metal railing](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/topic/metal-railing), [stainless steel railing](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/topic/stainless-steel-railing), [stainless](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/topic/stainless), [railing](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/topic/railing), [steel](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/topic/steel) ## [Four Warning Signs You Have the Wrong Metal Railing Install](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/bid/317226/Four-Warning-Signs-You-Have-the-Wrong-Metal-Railing-Install) Posted by [Leander Rabe](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/author/leander-rabe) on Mon, Jul 15, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/hs-fs/file-23719350-jpg/images/collier_county.jpg) ](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/bid/317226/Four-Warning-Signs-You-Have-the-Wrong-Metal-Railing-Install) Metal railings require as much thought and careful choosing as any other design element. If your space doesn’t seem to look its best, consider how your railings might be affecting aesthetics and function. [Read More](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/bid/317226/Four-Warning-Signs-You-Have-the-Wrong-Metal-Railing-Install) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/bid/317226/Four-Warning-Signs-You-Have-the-Wrong-Metal-Railing-Install#comments-listing) Tags: [metal railings](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/topic/metal-railings), [metal railing](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/topic/metal-railing), [component railing](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/topic/component-railing) ## [Pros and Cons - Custom Metal Railings Vs. Component Railing System](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/bid/305164/Pros-and-Cons-Custom-Metal-Railings-Vs-Component-Railing-System) Posted by [Daniel Couturier](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/author/daniel-couturier) on Mon, Jun 17, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/hs-fs/file-23381226-jpg/images/nusoft_solutions1.jpg) ](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/bid/305164/Pros-and-Cons-Custom-Metal-Railings-Vs-Component-Railing-System) The term metal railings sounds a bit dull, doesn't it?  When it comes to designing stairways, balconies, and other architectural elements that require metal railings, custom designs are often a far better choice than pre-packaged railing systems.  Why limit your options and even those of your client when there are other more unique, distinct options available? Whether for an executive business center, hospital, museum, college, airport, or even private residence, custom metal railings make it possible to achieve far better results in terms of design, style, and appeal.  Of course railings are used for a purpose (usually for safety), but they certainly don't have to have a utilitarian look. **What are the pros and cons of custom metal railings versus those systems that are pre-packaged?** [Read More](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/bid/305164/Pros-and-Cons-Custom-Metal-Railings-Vs-Component-Railing-System) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/bid/305164/Pros-and-Cons-Custom-Metal-Railings-Vs-Component-Railing-System#comments-listing) Tags: [metal railings](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/topic/metal-railings), [metal railing](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/topic/metal-railing), [component railing](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/topic/component-railing) [All posts](https://www.couturierironcraft.com/blog/all) ### Subscribe via Email ### Latest Posts ### Testimonials On behalf of The Christman Company and Albion College, we wish to thank you and your staff for being a key part of the successful completion of the renovations of Albion College's Baldwin Hall. Christman is extremely pleased with the performance of Couturier Iron Craft, Inc. on Baldwin Hall at Albion College. Baldwin Hall had a tight schedule, three phases, and was owner occupied throughout construction. Your trades took ownership of this project and it showed with all of the hard work and exceptional quality. Further, your workers on site took pride in their work, which was easily seen by The Christman Company and Albion College. The Christman Company and Albion College could not be more pleased with everyone's effort and the finished product. Baldwin Hall has turned out to be an excellent project and could not have been accomplished without your efforts. Lawrence C. Thomas, J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc. Overture Center for the Arts project, Madison, WI I would be remiss if I did not take this opportunity to thank you and Couturier Iron for taking on the challenge of the circular stairwell for the National Journal project. 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