How to Build a Handrail
Consult your local building authority to learn about building codes.. Measure the rise and the run of your stairs.. Choose a handrail style.
Steps
Consult your local building authority to learn about building codes.
Consult your local building authority to learn about building codes.
Measure the rise and the run of your stairs.
Measure the rise and the run of your stairs.
Choose a handrail style.
Choose a handrail style.
Shop for a handrail at a builders supply store, home center or hardware store.
Shop for a handrail at a builders supply store, home center or hardware store.
Gather your supplies.
Gather your supplies.
Cut the ends off of your railing.
Cut the ends off of your railing.
Install the brackets.
Install the brackets.
Place the railing on top of the brackets.
Place the railing on top of the brackets.
Install the returns.
Install the returns.
Prepare your deck or porch for building.
Prepare your deck or porch for building.
Buy your materials.
Buy your materials.
Install the newel posts.
Install the newel posts.
Install the balusters at the appropriate point on each stair.
Install the balusters at the appropriate point on each stair.
Attach the handrail to the newel posts and balusters.
Attach the handrail to the newel posts and balusters.
If pressure treated pine was not used, apply exterior primer to your finished ha
If pressure treated pine was not used, apply exterior primer to your finished handrail.
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