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# Choose a Signature Handrail

Choose a handrail based on the environment, profile, and finish style. Metal works well outdoors. Wood warms up interior projects and stained spaces.

{% hint style="info" %}
This step covers **Signature cable railing**. Express uses a smaller set of pre-configured options, so some choices shown here do not apply to Express.

If you choose Express, go to [Customize Your Express Cable Railing](/guides/planning/how-can-i-customize-my-cable-railing/choose-your-cable-system/customize-your-express-cable-railing.md) to review the standard option set. If you choose Signature, continue through the full customization process.
{% endhint %}

### Metal styles

{% columns %}
{% column %}
![Aluminum Quick Slide](https://www.viewrail.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Quick-Slide-2-300x300.jpg)

### Standard Quick Slide

Interior/Exterior
{% endcolumn %}

{% column %}
![Aluminum Beverage Quick Slide](https://www.viewrail.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Beverage-Quickslide-Handrail-300x300.png)

### Beverage Quick Slide

Interior/Exterior
{% endcolumn %}
{% endcolumns %}

{% columns %}
{% column %}
![Stainless Handrail With Plugged End](https://www.viewrail.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Metal-1-X-2-handrail-1-300x300.png)

### 1″ x 2″ Steel

Interior/Exterior
{% endcolumn %}

{% column %}
![Round Metal Handrail 2″](https://www.viewrail.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Round-Handrail-1024x1024-300x300.jpg)

### 2″ Round Steel

Interior/Exterior
{% endcolumn %}
{% endcolumns %}

### Wood styles

{% columns %}
{% column %}
![5600 Series Wood Handrail](https://www.viewrail.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/5600-white-oak-884047-0-300x300.jpg)

### 5600 Series

Interior
{% endcolumn %}

{% column %}
![6000 Series Wood Handrail](https://www.viewrail.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/6000-Handrail-300x300.jpg)

### 6000 Series

Interior
{% endcolumn %}
{% endcolumns %}

{% columns %}
{% column %}
![6002 Series Wood Handrail](https://www.viewrail.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/6002-Handrail-300x300.jpg)

### 6002 Series

Interior
{% endcolumn %}

{% column %}
![6005 Series Wood Handrail](https://www.viewrail.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/6005BevHR-300x300.png)

### 6005 Series

Interior
{% endcolumn %}
{% endcolumns %}

{% columns %}
{% column %}
![6200 Series Wood Handrail](https://www.viewrail.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6200-Alternate-300x300.png)

### 6200 Series

Interior
{% endcolumn %}

{% column %}
![6600 Series Ipe Wood Handrail](https://www.viewrail.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Ipe-300x300.png)

### 6001 Ipe Series

Exterior
{% endcolumn %}
{% endcolumns %}

{% columns %}
{% column %}
![6007 Series Wood Handrail](https://www.viewrail.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/EcoVantage_6007_Handrail-300x300.jpg)

### 6007 Series

Exterior
{% endcolumn %}

{% column %}

{% endcolumn %}
{% endcolumns %}

### How to choose the top detail

* Choose metal for outdoor use, lower upkeep, and a slimmer profile.
* Choose wood for warmer interior projects or stained finish matching.
* Match the handrail finish to the posts and infill so the system reads as one design.

### Related topics

* [What Handrail Options Do I Have?](/guides/planning/choose-the-right-railing-for-your-project/handrail-options-for-stairs-decks-and-interiors.md) — Compare more handrail materials, profiles, and code basics.
* [Choose a Powder Coat](/guides/planning/how-can-i-customize-my-cable-railing/choose-a-signature-powder-coat.md) — Coordinate metal rails with the main finish.
* [Cable Design Upgrades and Add-Ons](/guides/planning/how-can-i-customize-my-cable-railing/signature-cable-design-upgrades-and-add-ons.md) — Add lighting, gates, and secondary handrails.
* [Request a Quote](/guides/planning/how-can-i-customize-my-cable-railing/request-a-signature-cable-quote.md) — Include your preferred handrail profile in the quote.


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