Installation Guide

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Attaching Handrail for Pin Top Balusters:
7a
Attaching Handrail for Square
Top Balusters:
7b
Pin top
are installed
first on the
staircase
and then the
handrail is
lowered down
onto them.
A) Mark baluster placement
on treads allowing for equal
spacing.
Drill treads the same size and
depth as pin on bottom of
baluster.
B) Lay handrail along stairs allowing
extra length for proper fit to newels.
Using framing square, transfer tread
markings to side of handrail. Transfer
markings to bottom center of handrail.
C) Locate baluster holes in solid handrail. Mark
center of handrail
D) Rotate handrail 180 ° on stairs so balcony
side of handrail is at base of stairs. Drill holes
using 5/8” drill bit a minimum of 3/4”deep
into handrail. Use drill guide set to proper angle
E) Using newels as guide, mark
handrail and cut to proper length.
Follow instructions for attaching
newels.
For balconies, follow same
procedures, keeping handrail on flat
surface when drilling.
Balcony end of handrail
Mark and
Cut Here
BALCONY
Mark Handrail
Here
A
B
C
D
E
Square top
balusters are
installed after
the bottom
shoe rail
and plowed
handrail are
installed.
A) Lay handrail and shoe rail along
stairs, marking where they intersect
with newels. Place rail on side and
cut along marks.
Mark and
Cut Here
B) Attach handrail using option #1 (3”wood screws) or option #2 (4-1/2” lag bolts through
front of rail). Both options require pre-drilling a pilot hole. Attach shoe rail using option #1
(3”wood screws), option #2 (toe-nailed finishing nails) or option #3 (screwed to kneewall).
Handrail Shoe rail
1
2
1
2
3
Wood
Screws
Wood
Plug
Lag
Bolt
Wood
Plug
Countersunk
Wood Screws
Toe-nailed
Finishing Nails
Screwed to
Kneewall
C) Use an
adjustable
square to
determine the
angle of the cut;
allow for 1/4”
plow depth on
each handrail
and shoe rail.
D) Cut
balusters to
the correct
length. Once
spacing is
determined,
glue and toe-
nail balusters
into place.
E )Cut fillet
pieces being
sure to match
angles. Glue
and nail
into place
using 1/2”
finishing
nails.
A
B
C D E
*Most codes require 4”on center spacing. Check your local municipality for all applicable building codes.
Finish to Wall and Wall Rail Installation:
8
Attach rosette or
half newel directly
to handrail as
shown. Secure first
to handrail using
nails or screws, then
secure to wall.
6042 Wall Rail
with bracket
6010-S Handrail
w/ 7011 Quarterturn
6010-S Handrail
w/ 7009 Returned End
Wall Rail Styles: