How to build a staircase like a pro.
Selecting Your Parts: 3 Post-to-Post Staircase Parts Checklist: There are several styles and options for your treads, risers, balusters and newel posts. Below are the most common. Other items are available by special order. Check with your store representative. Check local building codes to ensure compliance. All stair parts shown in this brochure are for interior use only. Balusters, Newel Posts, Handrails, and Shoe rails: Treads - Select one tread for each step.
4 6 Tools Required: Operation: Tools Needed: Measuring and Leveling Metal measuring tape, hand levels, (torpedo and 4’ level), framing square Cutting Miter box and saw (fine-tooth) hand or power circular saw or standard hand saw Nailing Gluing Screw Driving Drilling Finishing Basic Layout and Newel Post Installation: Starting Newel Height Marking Your Staircase for Installation 1’’ Layout your staircase directly on your treads and landings.
7a Attaching Handrail for Pin Top Balusters: Pin top are installed first on the staircase and then the handrail is lowered down onto them. 7b Attaching Handrail for Square Top Balusters: Square top balusters are installed A after the Mark bottom and shoe rail Cut Here 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. A) Mark baluster placement on treads allowing for equal spacing.
How to build a staircase like a pro.
2 Selecting Your Parts: There are several styles and options for your treads, risers, balusters and newel posts. Below are the most common. Other items are available by special order. Check with your store representative. Balusters, Newel Posts: Starting Newel Post C Use and Intermediate Landing Newel at all landings.
4 6 Tools Required: Operation: Tools Needed: Measuring and Leveling Metal measuring tape, hand levels, (torpedo and 4’ level), framing square Cutting Miter box and saw (fine-tooth) hand or power circular saw or standard hand saw Nailing Gluing Screw Driving Drilling Finishing Basic Installation: Marking Your Staircase for Installation Layout your staircase directly on your treads and landings. Carefully mark Newel and Baluster positions and centerlines.
7 9 Assemble the Handrail: Assemble the handrail on top of the stair treads prior to installing the newel posts. Use rail bolts and glue at each fitting connection. Complete intructions are included with fittings. A) Temporarily position assembled handrail onto newels. Rail Bolt Installation 2-1/8’’ Dia. Hole 8 3/8’’ Dia. Hole 15/16’’ B) Use level to mark the handrail with baluster centers. A B C C) While handrail is on newels, drill baluster holes with drill guide.
Iron Baluster Installation IRON BALUSTER INSTALLATION GUIDE SUREWOOD LNL Before preceding with the following steps, the handrail height should already be determined. Read all the steps below before beginning installation. See “How-To Build a Staircase Like a Pro” for instructions on how to set proper handrail height.
2 Basic Layout (continued from last pg): Marking Your Staircase for Installation Layout your staircase directly on your treads and landings. Carefully mark Newel and Baluster positions and center-lines. 3 Newel Post Installation: Over-the-Post Assemble the Handrail: Rail Bolt Installation Apply glue to ends. Assemble and install nut. Tighten nut with wrench. Fill access hole with wood plug. Over-the-Post The balustrade center-line and newel center-points should be laid out.
4 Measure and Trim Balusters Mark baluster placement on treads allowing for equal spacing while following your original design. Drill holes* using 5/8" drill bit a minimum of 3/4" deep into stair treads. Make sure to keep the depths consistent. Using newels as guides, mark handrail and cut to proper length. Follow instructions for attaching newels and temporarily install handrail. Using a plum bob, line up with the holes in the treads and mark the handrail for the top of the baluster.
Two Methods for Removing Old Balusters: 1st Method: 1. A firm twist of the baluster may be all that is necessary to remove baluster from tread and handrail. Remove any nails remaining or fasteners. 2. Once loosened, lift the baluster up into the handrail, enough to clear the stair tread at the bottom, and then tilt it to the side and pull out from the handrail. 3. If glue and/or wood still remains in the holes, a drill with a 1/2” bit can be used to remove any excess.
Install and Secure Balusters 6. Before placing the balusters in the staircase, top and bottom “shoes” must be inserted on both ends. Loosen set Rake screws to insert baluster Shoe ends. Face set screws in same direction. 7. A RAKE shoe should be placed at the top (Pin end) of each baluster. A FLAT shoe Flat will go at the cut end of each Shoe baluster. Tighten in place a few inches from each end. This keeps them secure during placement of the baluster. 8.
