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 Center-
point
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 build-
ing codes for proper
handrail height.
Wood
Plugs
Bracket with
Molding
Landing
Tread
Tread
Return
Nosing
Lag Bolts