6000 Red Oak Handrail

The 6000 is the foundational contemporary handrail — a clean, low-profile rectangular form at 2-3/4"" wide and 1-5/8"" tall. Its 1-1/4"" plow groove along the underside accommodates standard wood balusters, making it the natural complement to traditional and transitional stair designs. The profile's eased edges and modest proportions give it a quiet, resolved look that pairs comfortably with a wide range of baluster styles and interior aesthetics. The 6000 is manufactured from two pieces of solid hardwood face-glued together, achieving the finished profile height while maintaining the tight grain consistency of carefully matched boards. Designed for interior use.

Why Red Oak?

Red Oak is the classic American hardwood that has defined residential stair design for generations. Its warm reddish-pink tones and an open, prominent grain complement traditional, transitional, and updated-classic interiors — approachable, warm, and broadly compatible with a wide range of interior finishes. With an open grain structure that is exceptionally receptive to stain, Red Oak delivers consistent, even color across the full surface of the handrail — and it is available in the widest range of stain matches of any domestic species, making it the natural choice for coordinating with existing flooring, treads, or millwork throughout the home. Its Janka hardness of 1,290 provides solid, reliable durability for residential stair use. Red Oak's combination of stain flexibility, warm tones, and consistent availability has made it the trusted handrail species for decades — and it earns that trust every time."