Several Reasons to Choose Galvanised Balustrade Coatings in 2025

The most luxurious option ever is to cover individual elements of the balustrade with pure (24-carat) gold. Sounds impressive, doesn’t it? Electroplating gives the surface a noble, warm tone and an expressive shine that cannot be achieved by other methods. Gold plating is resistant to oxidation and scratches, ensuring long-term use of the staircase without loss of appearance. This coating is ideal for the premium segment, emphasising the status and refined taste of the owner of a home or commercial property.

Want to learn more about covering balustrades with pure gold? Read our article here → https://vpstairs.com/gold-balustrades-the-perfect-way-to-add-luxury-to-your-staircase/ 

Step-by-Step Process of Galvanising Balustrades

Surely, it all starts with choosing the type of balustrade and its individual elements that are to be galvanised. For example, imagine that you have chosen Arco as the main baluster for your design. It is designed for an oval-shaped baluster, offering a soft, elegant curvature. Now you need to decide on the type of coating, which we discussed earlier in this article. So, what does the process of galvanising balustrades look like? In fact, it is a complex stage, which we will try to explain in simple terms:

• Step 1. Cleaning. It all starts with thoroughly cleaning the selected item. Products are carefully cleaned of dirt, oxides and oil contamination using mechanical and chemical methods. This ensures better adhesion between metals. This is a very important step, as the entire result depends on it.
• Step 2. Immersion in an electrolyte. After cleaning, the balustrade is placed in a special electrolytic solution saturated with ions of the selected metal. We prepare the electrolyte bath in such a way as to ensure precise compliance with the parameters and conditions for uniform coating deposition.
• Step 3. Coating application. An electric current is connected to the product, causing metal ions to settle on the surface of the balustrade. The process is controlled and uniform, forming a durable and shiny coating layer.
• Step 4. Finishing. The final stage is the processing of the element. We wash, dry and, if necessary, sand the baluster. This achieves a perfectly smooth surface and shine.

The above process is a time-tested approach that we have been using at V.PSTAIRS for many years. IMPORTANT: We pay a lot of attention to the preparatory stage, where the baluster is cleaned. We do not proceed to the next stage of galvanisation if we detect small pits, cracks, irregularities or other defects. We only accept elements that are 100% smooth and flawless.

Find the Best Solution at V.PSTAIRS

Are you inspired by examples of electroplated balusters? This is one of the few ways to achieve the perfect metal coating while maintaining aesthetic appearance, high quality, durability and functionality. However, a high-quality result requires the involvement of only experienced experts. The galvanising process consists of four stages, which must be carried out carefully and accurately.

As the leading staircase manufacturers in the UK, we offer a wide range of services. When you contact V.PSTAIRS, you can choose any option you like, including nickel, chrome and even pure gold. Where to start? Simply contact our team in any way convenient for you. Our email (hello@vpstairs.com) and phone number (+442037 691785) are always available for communication. We will help you find and implement the best solution for your staircase!