Stainless Steel Balustrade — Nairobi Residence
A mirror-polished 304 stainless steel handrail and balustrade with decorative ball fittings, fabricated in the workshop and installed onto a finished residential entrance in Nairobi.
EMOST Techniques Ltd fabricated and installed a polished stainless steel balustrade for a residential entrance in Nairobi, replacing a plain safety barrier requirement with an architectural feature that would not rust, stain or need repainting.
Project overview
- Client industryResidential
- LocationNairobi, Kenya
- Service categoryStainless Steel Fabrication
- ScopeHandrail, posts, infill rails, decorative ball fittings and on-site installation
The challenge
The entrance was already tiled and finished, so the balustrade had to be fitted without breaking out or damaging existing surfaces. The client also wanted a weather-resistant finish that would keep its shine outdoors without annual repainting, and a design that read as a feature rather than a plain safety rail.
How the project was delivered
Exact rise, run and post spacing were measured on site so the balustrade could be built to fit the finished steps rather than adjusted in place.
Post spacing, rail heights and decorative ball fittings were set out to meet handrail height requirements while keeping the visual proportions balanced.
Grade 304 stainless tube was cut, bent and TIG-welded into posts, infill rails and a continuous capping rail in the workshop.
Welds were dressed back and the assembly mirror-polished so joints are invisible in the finished surface.
Base plates were core-drilled and chemically anchored at pre-set points, protecting the existing tile finish.
Rail alignment and rigidity were checked, surfaces cleaned, and cleaning guidance given to the client.
Project specification
| Material | Grade 304 stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Finish | Mirror polished |
| Components | Posts, capping handrail, infill rails, decorative ball fittings |
| Joining | TIG welded, welds dressed and polished |
| Fixing | Core-drilled, chemically anchored base plates |
| Application | Residential entrance steps and landing |
What was delivered
The balustrade was installed in a single visit with no damage to the existing tiling, meets handrail safety heights, and needs nothing more than occasional cleaning to keep its finish.
Before hiring a stainless steel fabricator in Kenya
- Grade confirmation. Ask in writing whether the quote is for grade 304 or a cheaper mild steel with a chrome-look coating — they age completely differently.
- Weld finishing. Confirm welds will be dressed and polished, not left as visible beads.
- On-site measurement. The fabricator should measure the finished steps before fabrication, not work from drawings alone.
- Fixing method. Check how posts will be anchored so existing tiles or stonework are not broken out.
- Safety heights. Confirm the handrail height and infill spacing meet the requirements for the location.
Frequently asked questions
This project shows how EMOST Techniques Ltd approaches stainless steel fabrication in Nairobi — measured on site, built and polished in the workshop, and installed cleanly onto finished surfaces.
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