Installation Guide

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Tools Required:
4
Basic Layout and Newel Post Installation:
6
Operation: Tools Needed:
Measuring and Leveling
Cutting
Nailing
Gluing
Screw Driving
Drilling
Finishing
Metal measuring tape, hand levels, (torpedo and 4’ level),
framing square
Miter box and saw (fine-tooth) hand or power circular saw or
standard hand saw
Hammer, nail set, 1/2“ and 1“ finishing nails
Carpenter’s glue and construction adhesive
Screwdriver (manual or power), 3“ wood screws
Hand drill, drill guide and 1/8“, 1/4“, 3/8“, 5/8“, 3/4“, 1“
wood bits
Sandpaper, steel wool, wood file, wood chisel, finishing stain,
rags, tack cloth, etc.
Getting Started - Tread and Riser
Installation:
5
To properly install solid oak treads and risers, you must first remove the existing steps to
expose the rough framing. Leave the beginning riser at base of steps (A). Measure and cut
each step separately to ensure tight fit. (B). Pre-drill, apply construction adhesive and nail
into place. For added strength, screw treads to risers from behind (C). Complete each step
before continuing on to next step.
Landing Tread
Landing tread can be used with
3/4”oak flooring along a landing
when solid oak treads and risers are
used. Landing tread can be used
along a balcony with oak flooring.
Properly cut miters and attach
directly to sub floor.
Tread Return Nosing Installation
Cut and miter tread return nosing to fit.
Adds a finished look to the tread edge.
A B
C
Tread
Tread
Return
Nosing
Marking Your Staircase for
Installation
Layout your staircase directly on your
treads and landings. Carefully mark
Newel and Baluster positions and
centerlines.
A
B
C
Starting Newel Height
Starting Newel
Baluster
Centerline
Face of Stringer
Mark Position of
Baluster Centerpoint
Landing Newel Height
A) Height of the handrail should be
between 36“ and 42”. Check local
building codes.
B) Place the top of the handrail one inch
below the top block of the newel.
With newel in position where
it is to be mounted, slide
short end of framing square
along slope of stairway.
A) Slide into post as shown.
Make mark.
B) Measure down 1” from
top of newel square. Make
mark.
C) The difference between
the two marks “A”and “B” is
what will be cut off bottom
of newel. Proceed with newel
installation.
Newel Post Attachment
Trim and Fasten the Newel Posts
A B
1’’
Mark Position of
Landing Newel and
Centerline
36’’ to
42’’
above
front of
tread
1’’ from top
of square part
of newel
Check local building codes for
proper handrail height.
Wood Plugs
Bracket with
Molding
Landing
Tread
Tread
Return
Nosing
Lag Bolts