Suggestions for stair rail ?

Is it possible to run a rail along the inside of this rail instead of trying to place it?

Are you looking to do this yourself? Because a local company can surely make a handrail for you that’s exactly what you’re looking for. You can find premade handrails too - try your local building centre. which could be a pretty straightforward install.

Do you have a builders Surplus in your area. Our Surplus store carries very nice hand rails and then you can have a handyman install.

It looks like the top and bottom rails are 2X6's. The newel post and baluster rails look like 1X4's or 2X4's. It looks like the newel post, top and bottom rails were installed first. Then the balusters and baluster rails. Cheap looking stair rail but it did pass code. You might be able to remove the top rail and replace it with "real" top rail. Look for any screws or nails from underneath. You could use a stiff putty knife at the bottom of the staircase just to see if it can be pried off. If it can, use a razor utility knife and cut through the paint between the top rail and baluster rail.

Hello. I wonder if it might be wrapped with something to make it more attractive and substantial?

They make a railing that is semi-rounded on top with grooves on the side for finger grips https://www.lowes.com/pd/2-25-in-x-8-ft-Unfinished-Red-Oak-Wood-Handrail/1000514273 I was surprised how much more secure I felt using it.

you could use metal, heavy wire, ropes here is info

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVgxj_PQne4

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You could put the handrail on the inside. I think all you need is a handrail and "handrail brackets" which you can get anywhere.

You might want to think about painting the balusters black for a more modern look.

You can replace just the handrail with one that's more comfortable. They sell them at Home Depot and Lowe's. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfR2KIdndPo

If the top rail is removable, you can add a spacer between the 3 1/2" baluster rail and the top rail. This would raise the top rail and would be easy to grip. It would look something like an I beam. I drew a profile pic

i wouldn't attempt that all by yourself .. seek a professional help

Can you run a rail up the wall side? Or the rail went together so it should come apart at which point you could replace it. Shop around, I’m sure there’s a size that will fit and if not, you can put pieces together to get what you need. It might not be an easy project managing those lengths, FYI.

You could find someone to carve out wood to just go over that rail

Hi Michele, go to your local home improvement store and buy a handrail for stairs in the length you need, they are nice and narrow to grip, then screw that to the top of existing rail that is there, being sure to center it nicely, then paint it to match the existing handrail. Hope this helps