Installing Handrails On Concrete Steps

Ask this old house mason mark mccullough installs a custom metal railing using anchoring cement.

Installing handrails on concrete steps.

If you re looking to attach a railing to concrete steps or a concrete wall we re here to help. Here s how you do it. How to fasten a stair rail to concrete. Mark bracket height on level.

However with the proper instruction and tools the do it yourself homeowner can install a handrail that will make her feel proud. If you follow these easy instructions you should have a new handrail installed in a short period of time. While it may seem like a tough task it s simpler than you may think. Stand 4 foot level on first step and hold it plumb.

The stairs can be made safer with a handrail for people to hold onto as they. A staircase can be a hazardous place for people because they can trip and fall. How to install handrail on a concrete base or wall. Whether you need to replace a wobbly old railing or add an outside railing for steps where there isn t one already we ll show you how to order and install a new one.

He found the l 160 railing kit and was able to add a solution to this problem quickly and with minimal effort. Subscribe to this old house. This can prove to be a challenge if the steps or stairs are concrete. This article will give you step by step information on how to install a metal handrail.

It was industrial grade quality much better than i imagined. Stairs can cause injury that can be avoided by installing a handrail. Large diameter tapcons or ldt s are the fastest strongest fasteners i ve found for anchoring to concrete. Here s what thomas had to say.

Mark the level where it meets top of second step. We ll show how easy it can be to attach a railing to concrete using a simple rail handrail kit. Calculate height of handrail and mounting brackets. Thomas needed to install a short railing for the two concrete steps in his father s garage.

Adding a handrail to your concrete steps can seem overwhelming if you re not sure what to do. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to install a stair handrail.