Stair Rail Post Installation

Unfinished oak box newel is designed for interior stairs.

Stair rail post installation.

Transferring stair slope to posts newel post installation for a staircase balustrade. The surewood lnl 55 in. Handrails or banisters give you something to hold onto while walking up and down the staircase while a stair railing prevents falling off the side of the staircase. Smith s detailed installation manual this article will focus on how we applied those instructions to this specific job.

Model 3008 10 etokp. You ll also need balusters key players in support for the railing safety and additional style and newel posts the main pillar at the front of the staircase also. Railings is a structural steel post that can be mounted on wood or concrete in lieu of using a pressure treated post. Mark the level where it meets top of second step.

Light weight design makes installation fast and easy. Cut posts to length by cutting off the bottom of the post. Creative stair parts stainless steel newel post installation kit. Mark bracket height on level.

For a tight fit. Measure from the long point of the 45 degree miter on the rail to the wall and add about 1 16 in. Cut the notch in the post bottom to fit into the notch on the front of the stair tread leave this step out for through the tread posts. Stand 4 foot level on first step and hold it plumb.

I m installing some newel posts for a client today. Stair rail construction is a complicated endeavor so the best way to plan it is slowly and carefully with attention to every site specific detail that might affect its installation. Calculate height of handrail and mounting brackets. With the stair railing mounted it s easy to measure for and install the short pieces that return to the wall at the top and bottom of the rail.

Post install kit for 36 in. Handrail 3 step handrail fits 1 to 3 steps mattle wrought iron handrail stair rail with installation kit hand rails for outdoor steps black by homeplus007 279 99 279. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to install a stair handrail. It is made of unfinished oak and offers the warm appeal of natural wood.