When constructing enclosing structures for stairs, different materials and technologies can be used. If fencing is needed for a staircase in a private house, it all depends on the desires and financial capabilities of the owners. Metal structures are a popular solution, because they are highly durable and can elevate the interior.
The process of making fences from metal with your own hands is more difficult than from wood. This requires the appropriate tool and at least minimal skills in working with metal. But the result will be different depending on better side. Metal stair railings will last for decades, with minimal maintenance. And the appearance of such structures can be simply unique.
What materials can be used to make metal railings
They are considered the most valuable. In addition to the fact that forged elements have the strength and durability characteristic of metal structures, they also give the interior solidity and status. There is only one problem - the complexity of manufacturing. Only a professional can forge a full-fledged fence with his own hands, and finished goods quite expensive. But forged elements can complement others well metal constructions– welded, for example.
Steel railings are no less popular. They are durable and can withstand heavy loads. If you know how to use welding machine and a grinder, then you can build fence posts, patterned filling, and handrails from steel with your own hands. The appearance of stainless steel or painted black steel will suit the most different interiors . At self-production
steel fencing, there is an opportunity to save money. Aluminum railings are prefabricated structures. Aluminum is softer than other metals; under significant loads it deforms. But for fencing a simple staircase for a home, it can be the most suitable option
. Aluminum parts are much lighter than steel ones - transportation and assembly of fences made from them is not difficult to do with your own hands.
Safety standards When you decide to make metal fencing with your own hands, you need to pay attention to safety issues. There are standards for following parameters
- the optimal height is from 90 cm to 1 m;
- the load that the railing must withstand is 100 kg/m;
- the distance between the balusters is from 10 to 15 cm.
- handrail diameter, optimal value– 5 cm;
- the clearance between the wall handrail and the wall is at least 10 cm.
In addition, the integrity of the handrail is important, as well as the absence sharp corners and burrs, which can easily injure your hand. The shape of the handrail is usually chosen to be round; this option is the most convenient to use. In general, the recommended values determine not only the safety of the structure, but also the comfort of its use. For example, a railing of a specified height not only protects a person from falling, but also allows him to feel comfortable holding on to them when descending or ascending.
How to attach metal stair railings
Mounting options depend on the parameters of the ladder and its location. If the span runs along the wall, then the fences can be mounted on the wall. Actually, in this case, only the handrails remain from the railings. Do-it-yourself installations are easy, and eliminating much of the stair railing reduces overall costs.
In another case, fence posts are installed on the steps. This is the most common solution, it is suitable for almost any staircase structures. The posts to which the handrail is mounted are attached to the outer edges of the treads.
The most reliable is considered to be fastening to the ends of the steps. This kind of fastening, called lateral, is used, for example, when you don’t want to narrow usable area span. But you need to keep in mind that this method is expensive and time-consuming. In addition, if the staircase has several flights, then the distance between parallel flights should be at least 20 cm.
Aluminum option
Like most metals, aluminum has a number of important qualities that allow it to be used for the manufacture of stair railings. First of all, this:
- corrosion resistance;
- durability;
- strength;
- resistance to low and high temperatures, as well as to temperature changes.
It should be noted that aluminum is lightweight; it sets it apart from other metals. In many cases, softness can also be considered an advantage - aluminum parts can be easily given the desired shape.
The process of assembling and installing aluminum railings is not particularly difficult; everything is done using conventional fasteners. Even an untrained person can assemble and install stair railings from ready-made aluminum parts with his own hands.
Concerning appearance aluminum fences, today railings made of anodized aluminum are widely used. This material is externally indistinguishable from stainless steel. Anodizing increases the wear resistance of aluminum and improves its appearance - you can give the material different shades: gold, silver, nickel and others.
For decoration aluminum structures cold bending technology can be used. In this way, you can create, for example, rounded elements to fill the space between racks.
Cold bending of metal
Prefabricated aluminum railings for concrete stairs
The parts from which aluminum railings are assembled can be purchased at hardware store, and do-it-yourself assembly will save some money. The following components will be needed:
- racks with a diameter of at least 4 cm;
- crossbars with a diameter of 16 mm;
- handrail, diameter – 5 cm;
- hinges for fixing the handrail;
- connecting parts and holders for crossbars;
- additional fasteners and accessories - anchors, glazing beads for racks, decorative plugs, filling, etc.
The guardrails will be attached to the steps. To do this, markings are first made - it is necessary to determine the location of the racks on the stairs. It is recommended to place the racks in the middle of the steps with a distance of 35–50 mm from the edge. Then holes for anchors are drilled, depth - 10 cm.
The resulting recess is first filled with a special adhesive. This is done in order to mix the glue with the dust remaining after drilling. The anchor is inserted, rotated and removed. The recess is again filled with glue and the anchor is inserted again.
Then the anchor needs to be drilled at the points above which the glazing beads will be located. This is done for fastening with self-tapping screws; the stand is also drilled in the appropriate places. Next, the stand is put on the anchor, but is not secured - the height may need to be adjusted.
A flange is put on it through the top of the rack; it serves as an additional fastening and should be located at the bottom. Hinges are attached to the upper ends of the posts. A handrail is mounted on them - it is placed on hinges, adjusted in height and fixed with self-tapping screws.
Advice!
If the staircase design includes several flights, then the handrails are connected to each other by rotating elements.
Do-it-yourself assembly and installation of aluminum railings.
How to weld a railing
Welded stair railing structures are the cheapest option. The raw material for the manufacture of fencing is rolled metal - tubes, angles, rods, fittings, etc.
A common option for manufacturing metal fences is to create a solid frame. When making such a design with your own hands, you need to take into account that the frame will be raised above the steps by 10 centimeters. Having decided on the height and distance between the posts, the parts are cut using a power tool required sizes. Assembly begins with laying out the frame and minimal tackling. You should not weld tightly right away.
The next step is to reinforce the frame. Internal vertical jumpers are welded. After making sure that the resulting structure is not distorted, you can carry out the final welding of all its elements. For increase strength characteristics It is recommended to weld the seams on both sides of the frame.
The last step is to add 10cm posts to the bottom of the frame. The lower parts of these posts must be equipped with plates. To attach to the steps of the stairs, holes are drilled in the plates.
Welding stainless steel railings.
Finishing
The production of welded stair railings is completed by treating their surface. If stainless steel was used as the material, then you only need to clean the weld seams.
Treatment of black steel and iron surfaces also includes the application of a primer and subsequent painting. This can be done after installing the railing on the stairs.
Advice!
But it is advisable to clean the welding seams before installation, since after installation some areas may become difficult to access.
From modern technologies It should be noted polymer coatings. Their use makes the metal more resistant to wear and corrosion, and also increases the decorative value of the product.
First, let's find out why we need railings. First of all, for safe movement between floors, since access to the ledge of the stairs is limited.
They are different materials and forms. Some are simple and comfortable, while others are comfortable and with some decoration. Let's consider these options in more detail.
Stair railings can be made of metal, plastic, wood or even concrete. But if we talk about handrails that you can make with your own hands, then we will limit ourselves only to metal and wood.
What are the basic rules for the design of railings?
- Height - more than 90 cm.
- Don't make the handrails too wide.
If there are small children in the house, then give them additional handrails just below those. And do not make the distance between the balusters wider than 10 cm, so that the child cannot crawl through there.
Now let's move on to choosing the material itself. And as we have already said, the simplest and easy options there will be metal and wood. But now let's look at all the materials in more detail.
Aluminum. It is quite difficult to make railings from it at home, so in stores you can see ready-made individual inserts or entire railings. Folding the structure will be easy, which is a big plus. But there are also disadvantages: the material bends with minor impacts, quickly scratches and corrodes over time.
Chromed railings. They, like aluminum ones, are sold in stores as individual parts or as a complete structure. The only disadvantage of this material is quick erasing.
Forged railings. It is very difficult to make such a design yourself at home, especially with the help hot forging. The downside is the high cost of the material, the need for special materials, plus - the variety of material, its unique shapes.
Stainless steel railings. This material does not fade, as it has a shine that protects against abrasion. This material is also quite expensive and welding skills will be needed to make the railings.
Type of railing
As we said earlier, railings have a lot various forms, as well as colors. This is exactly what we will talk about now.
Interior. Such stair railings are located indoors. Characteristic for this species bright hues, the material of which is often wood or glass.
Exterior. Such structural stairs are located outside the building. Since such railings must withstand any weather well, they are made mainly of metal or concrete.
Remember that the shape of the railing depends on the material itself and its quality.
So, if the room is in classic style, then the railing material should be made of wood. Well, if the room is in high-tech style, then the railings can be made of metal. Glass construction more suitable for modern style.
How to install railings?
Forged railings are quite easy to install. Initially, the steps are marked, the height, length and overall slope, as well as the locations of the fasteners - this is necessary for the farrier, since forged railings are made in sections or as a whole. The finished railings only need to be secured to the previously marked fastening points.
Wooden railings are much more difficult to install because everything needs to be assembled piece by piece.
First, support posts are installed on the highest and lowest steps. They are secured from below under the steps, with bolts or screws.
Afterwards, balusters are installed - intermediate posts on each step, fastened in the same way as the support posts.
The next step is to attach the railing strip to the posts, having previously aligned them building level, is attached using self-tapping screws, then the railing itself is attached to the support bar using self-tapping screws. They are screwed in from the bottom up, so they are invisible.
Photo of railings for stairs
Railings are an important part of the stairs, providing safety. On the other hand, they decorate the structure and make it complete and harmonious. You can make wooden railings for the stairs yourself. For this you will need a basic wood material, fasteners, several important tools, as well as knowledge.
What wood is suitable for construction
By building regulations security stair railings must withstand a load of 100 kg/m. p. This means that all parts must be securely fastened, and the material must be durable.
The railings are made from hard rocks deciduous trees - beech, ash, oak. Spruce, pine, and larch are also used. It is permissible to use another soft wood, but it must be taken into account that it will shrink more and wear out faster. It is advisable to make all parts from the same type of wood.
Note! The humidity of the wood should not be more than 18% so that the railing parts do not subsequently become deformed.
Appearance wooden railings can be different. But since we're talking about about making it yourself, you need to choose a design that you can make.
Design elements and requirements
To do something, you need to imagine in detail what it looks like. The main parts of the railing are:
- balusters. These are durable racks fixed to the steps. They are installed on equal distance from each other;
- handrails They consist of a top element, which is held by hand, and include a bolster, which is installed on top of the supports;
- a cabinet or pillar is a massive stand to which handrails are attached.
The height of wooden railings, like any other, should be 90–100 cm. It is recommended to keep the distance between supports in the range of 14–21 cm. The exact distance can be calculated based on the width of the steps. If there are small children in the house, then the distance should be chosen smaller so that no one can stick their head between the balusters and fall down or get stuck.
There are also requirements for handrails for wooden stairs. They should be smooth so that no one hurts their hand. The thickness of the railing should be comfortable to hold on to.
Note! The simplest option for making wooden railings is with flat balusters 100 x 30 mm. They are easy to process; you can cut out a pattern, chamfer, or sand them.
If you have experience working on a lathe, you can turn beautiful balusters round shape. If the lathe is not available, then there is an option - order individual elements from a carpenter, and then assembled into a single structure.
What tool will you need?
Preparation of the tool will depend on which parts of the wooden railings will be made by hand. If you order all the parts from specialists, providing them with drawings, this will significantly speed up and simplify the work. All you need is a screwdriver, self-tapping screws, bolts, wood glue, clamps, and a hacksaw. And, of course, a pencil, ruler, corner or level.
It is more convenient to use a modern power tool, which allows you to cut or sand something as quickly as possible. But sometimes it becomes useful hand tools. So, the edges of the cuts are often polished sandpaper. Correct the shape of the parts with a chisel or cutter.
If you want to make all the details with your own hands, then you need a surface planer and a jointer to trim the bars, slats, and boards. You will need a miter saw, router and lathe woodworking tool or jigsaw (if balusters are cut from thin boards), sanding machine.
General procedure
To make smooth and durable railings with your own hands, you need to draw a drawing with dimensions and calculate the required amount of material. We need to think about how the balusters will be installed. If you are planning a tenon connection, then to grind it you will need to increase the size of the baluster board.
If there are two balusters on one step, then the length of one of them will have to be reduced (since the staircase rises continuously). Exactly how many centimeters the support needs to be reduced depends on the inclination of the stairs.
The manufacturing process can be divided into the following stages:
- taking measurements on the stairs, measuring the width of the tread of the steps (where the foot steps), calculating the number of balusters and the distance between them, the length of the railing;
- drawing up a sketch. On it, each part is numbered and the dimensions of all the main elements are indicated;
- sawing bars to fit balusters;
- turning parts manually and on a machine to give them the desired shape, polish them;
- production of handrails;
- production of pedestals (support pillars);
- installation of parts on the stairs.
The cabinets are cut from thick bars. They are often decorated with balls at the end or decorative carvings. A regular pole with a cap on top will also look good. They are secured to the floor with thick screws.
Installation of balusters
When constructing a wooden staircase railing, the pedestals are installed first and the balusters are already aligned along them, on top of which the railings are attached.
Bolt-on mounting
The issue of securing balusters on steps deserves special attention. It is best to use bolts for this. First, a hole is drilled in the step and a bolt is screwed in from below.
Balusters are installed along a guide that connects the pillars at the beginning and end of the stairs (as the railings go). You can take a board as a guide and attach supports to it with clamps to make it easier to mark for drilling holes for bolts. For leveling, stretched string or a metal profile is also used.
Each support is numbered, a line for the passage of the railing is drawn on it, and the place where it will stand is marked with a pencil. What is it for? The fact is that after preliminary installation, the balusters will need to be removed and cut at an angle, just like the railings. After this, they are installed in accordance with the numbering. The installation is perfectly smooth and correct.
Advice! All parts can additionally be glued with glue so that the stairs do not creak.
Mounting on chopsticks
Another way to install balusters is using wooden choppers. They are installed in holes drilled in the steps and glued. Holes are drilled in the balusters in accordance with the size of the chop and placed on top, coated with glue. In this case, exclusively wooden fasteners are used.
If there are no strict requirements for appearance, for example, the staircase is located on the street, in a country house, then you can use open fasteners - metal corners.
Through the bar
You can make flat balusters from boards 100 mm wide and 30 mm thick. A pattern is cut out on them using a cutter or jigsaw, sanded, the sections are cleaned with sandpaper, and polished. It is recommended to attach thin flat balusters not directly to the step, but through a block. This will give the structure greater strength.
A railing strip is installed on top of the balusters and the railings are secured. All fastenings can be made with self-tapping screws, tightening them with a screwdriver. If marked correctly, this method will take a minimum of time.
Handrails
The handrail can be made from one board if its length does not exceed 1.5 m. Otherwise, you will need to join the parts. This is due to the fact that the structure must be rigid.
To make wooden railings, use a block with a cross-section of at least 60 mm. Its upper part must be rounded. The section itself after processing can have any shape.
Wider railings are made of three parts - a central bar and side slats, which are glued together and clamped with clamps. The resulting box is planed with a plane and milled into shape.
Handmade wooden staircase railings are varnished or treated with stain. You can paint them, but in this case the wood texture will not be visible.
Advice! If wooden staircase street, then the railings can be made in an antique style. To do this they are burned blowtorch, pass a layer of stain on top.
There is also the option of curved handrails. The result is more elegant railings, but the work of making them is very difficult. They make bent handrails from sectors, folding them into an arc, carefully adjusting them and connecting them with dowels.
Variety of railings
Stair railings can be combined with other materials, and they are made in a wide variety of configurations. Wooden handrails look especially beautiful in combination with forged metal fencing. Perhaps someone will come up with their own railings that best suit the layout of the existing room.
If the staircase is adjacent to the wall, then the railing is usually made on one side, but sometimes a double-sided design is used. In this case, it is better not to glue the balusters, but only screw them in so that you can remove them and wash the wall or carry out any repair work.
In the very simple version The railings are posts on which a level handrail is placed on top. Perhaps this is where we need to start mastering the manufacturing process. If you manage to make a small, narrow railing for the porch garden house, then you can confidently begin construction wooden fence in a cottage or apartment.
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Modern handrails or fences for cottages and houses, made of high-quality metal, are considered great solution for equipment flights of stairs. Railings for stairs in a private house have a number of main advantages that make this group the most popular. Such structures fulfill the main purpose of a home (to ensure safe movement). Installation of railing structures entails some conveniences associated with the absence of special care, periodic painting. Railings for the house do not spoil the interior at all; they are a successful addition to it.
Railings and their main purpose
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Made of steel, they differ:
· Durability.
· Practicality.
· Long service life.
Modern railings are not afraid of temperature changes, natural precipitation, or mechanical damage. This type into the house, successfully combined with various materials. The most common combinations stainless steel products with wood and glass. This makes it possible to order products and give country stairs, beautiful appearance and unusual style.
Installation of railings can be performed on various bases
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We recommend buying railings for your dacha; they should be mounted to a height of no less than ninety centimeters, and if there are small children, it is recommended to increase this value by thirty centimeters. Installation of stair railings in country house along the wall implies a four-centimeter distance so that it is convenient to hold on to it with your hand while moving. If the width of the stairs in a private residential space is less than a meter, then it is enough to install railings on one side. In other cases, staircases are mounted on both sides. To ensure complete safety, you should adhere to the requirements of GOST, which determine a twenty-centimeter distance between balusters. If there are children in the house, then this value is halved; an additional handrail is installed at a height of half a meter. The beginning and end of the handrail should end with rounded protruding sections, the recommended diameter is about five centimeters.
How long does it take to produce
Railings at the dacha can be placed on the edges or fixed with external holders. In the second case, a handrail made of plastic material. You can always choose it for color solutions general design. A plastic product is an excellent alternative to its wooden counterpart.
On the website you see a photo of the railings, we produce them within 5 working days - this is inexpensive options. Installation of handrails for stairs in the house is carried out within 2 hours. But, if the installation is carried out by specialists.
Most often in the capital they place an order for similar railings for stairs to a house made of material - profiled metal. This material does not look as advantageous as stainless steel, but it can be painted in any color, making it possible to change the interior; the price attracts buyers.
What kind of railings do you want for stairs in a private house? If you don't know what you want, just call a measurer and designer and your wishes will be fulfilled. Specialists will make calculations and prepare Commercial offer, and you will get modern railings for stairs in a country house.
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Railings are elements of the fencing structure on the stairs. Handrails ensure safe movement when going up or down the stairs. Railings come in a variety of shapes and materials. Some designs are simple in appearance, safe and convenient. Some can become the real thing designer decoration, especially if the stairs are located indoors.
You can make a railing for the stairs from various materials: metal, wood, concrete, plastic. The easiest way to make barrier structures with your own hands is from metal and wood. In the article you can find detailed information about how to choose the right material, process it and make beautiful and reliable railings for the stairs.
The height of the fencing structure must be at least 90 cm.
Handrails should be smooth and not too wide.
On narrow stairs, one side adjacent to the wall, one span of fencing is installed. If the flight of stairs is wide, it is recommended to install two fencing structures.
If it's cool or high staircase If it is installed in a house where there are small children, it is preferable to install an additional low fence that will be comfortable for the child to hold on to.
The distance between the balusters should be such that a child cannot crawl through the opening. Optimally -15-20 cm.
Handrails.
This is the top bar located above the railing structure. It is the handrails that people hold on to when going down. Handrails should be smooth, monolithic, so that they are comfortable to hold on to. Balusters. These are racks that are attached to steps or strings (
Cabinet.
This is a powerful end post located at the end of the stairs. Handrails are attached to the cabinet.
Material selection
Aluminum. It is quite difficult to make a structure from this metal with your own hands. Most often, various fasteners and fencing elements are sold ready-made. Assembling a railing with your own hands from a set of parts is quite simple; the main thing is to choose a design and calculate the number of parts required. The material itself does not have high performance properties; it bends when impacted, gets scratched, becomes dull, and becomes covered with corrosion spots. Chrome fencing are also sold ready-made, the main thing is to correctly calculate and purchase everything necessary elements . Flaw chrome parts
- rapid abrasion of the coating, especially if the stairs are located in crowded places. Forged fences. Hot forging is primarily a factory job; it is very difficult to make fencing elements from hot forging at home. Cold forging is a more doable job; if you have special tools, you can make railings with your own hands. Pros - versatility in fencing design, cons - fairly high cost of material, special tool
, complexity of the technical process. Stainless steel.
The metal has a shine that does not fade. Stainless steel stair railings are strong and reliable, but to build them yourself requires the skills of a welder and a metal carver.
Video - Installation of stainless steel fencing
Angle grinder with wheels for cutting and polishing metal.
Place for welding work.
Set of tools and materials
Welding machine, pack of electrodes, access to electricity, protective suit and mask.
Metal profile and rolled metal. It is desirable that the profile has a small cross-section, so it is easier to cut.
Work order
First of all, the height of the railing and the distance between the balusters are determined. On the topmost step, as well as on the bottom, pedestals are installed - elements that fix the entire structure of the fence. The cabinets should be thicker in diameter than the balusters.
The height of the fence is calculated. The standard is 95 cm. But the railing frame should be raised above the steps by 10 cm. It is also worth considering 5 cm for the handrail. In total, 15 cm is subtracted from 95 cm and the result is 80 cm. This is the size to which the metal profile is cut for cabinets and balusters.
Frame welding. A frame is laid out from the cut profile and lightly tacked by welding. There is no need to immediately tightly weld the elements; in case of defects or misalignment, you will have to do extra work. The welded frame is reinforced: balusters are welded after 10 cm. It is worth considering that the outer pedestals must be at least twice as thick as the internal metal vertical lintels.
If the design fully complies with the standard and has no distortions, you can begin the final welding of all elements. It is recommended to weld the seams on both sides to make the fence as strong as possible.
After the frame is ready, pillars with round or square plates 10 cm high need to be welded to the lower profile. Holes are drilled in the plates for fastening to the steps.
Improvement of the appearance of the structure
For this purpose, you need an angle grinder with a grinding wheel. It is necessary to carefully polish all welding residues: drops, build-ups.
Experts recommend giving homemade product beautiful and unusual look with the help of purchased forged elements. Specialized stores offer a variety of forged accessories that can be welded to the frame sheathing: climbing vine with leaves, flowers, ornament.
You also need to consider the type of handrails. Most often they are made from wood. Wooden blanks rounded on three sides and thoroughly polished.
The first layer is a primer that will protect against corrosion. Then you need metal paint. Color depends on individual preference, but black is most often used. Designers recommend adding chic to your homemade fencing. For this purpose, patina is used - a material that gives the metal an old and noble appearance. Metal railings ready with your own hands.
Choosing wood for construction
Pine. This material is quite affordable and is very often used in construction. Pine is soft, its wood has an uneven structure, due to which, when painting, the covering material is absorbed with different intensity. It is easy to process and can withstand changes in temperature and humidity.
Birch. Dense and durable material, having practically no bitches. Well processed and polished. But wood has whole line Disadvantages: susceptible to rotting, cracking when temperature and humidity change.
Beech. In terms of physical characteristics, this wood is in no way inferior to oak. But it is not recommended to overdry the beech. At low humidity, a layer of wood breaks along the fibers, which leads to damage to the elements.
As in metal, in wooden structures There are handrails, balusters and cabinets. But, in wood products, balusters are not only a supporting element, but also a decoration of the structure. Most often, they are made from laminated veneer lumber and are machined into columns of various shapes.
Milling of balusters involves cutting screw patterns on the surface of the elements.
When turning on elements you can see several combined geometric shapes: balls, squares, rectangles, etc.
Video - DIY stair railings. Installation of figured balusters and installation of handrails
Hand-cutting balusters is a real work of art. Patterns, ornaments and much more are cut out on the surface of the parts. Some wood carvers create these elements in the form of animal figures.
Flat balusters are boards on which patterns are cut. This is the easiest way to decorate a staircase with your own hands.
As described above, the standard and safe height of the structure must be at least 95 cm. The width of the handrail is 5 cm, the distance between the steps and the fence is 10 cm. As a result, the height of the balusters is 80 cm. For these elements, wooden planks are needed, 10 cm wide. 15 cm, thickness 30-35 mm.
To create carved and beautiful fencing, the planks need to be shaped. Specialists who have mastered a lathe can cut carvings on the ends of the board using equipment. If the machine is not available, then a hand-held power tool, for example, a jigsaw, is used.
To do this, you need to draw a template on paper or cardboard that has real dimensions. Then, using a pencil, trace the template on each board and cut out the shape according to the marks. After all the balusters have acquired the desired shape, you need to carefully process the ends, clean them with fine-grained sandpaper and polish them to a shine.
Flat balusters, unlike wooden figured posts, are not recommended to be attached to steps. The fence will be unreliable and shaky. The elements must be mounted on a transverse beam, which is located 10 cm above the bowstring. It turns out that the handrail bottom beam both the upper and lower cabinets form a frame into which flat balusters need to be inserted.
The crossbars need to be fastened every 15 cm, but no more. You can use two types of connections - in grooves and on metal studs. If the balusters will be inserted into the grooves, then grooves must be machined 2 cm deep on the lower part of the handrail and on the upper end of the cross beam. The length of the recess should be equal to the width of the baluster.
Don't forget about the slope of the stairs. It is worth knowing that the lower ends of the balusters should be smooth, but the upper ends should be cut to the angle of inclination of the stairs. It is on the cut ends that the handrail will be attached.
Balusters are attached to metal studs if it is not possible to mount a cross beam. In this case, there will be no gap of 10 cm between the cross beam and the steps. The height of the balusters in this case should be 90 cm. The baluster is attached to the step with one pin; during the work it is important to attach the element evenly, without distortions. For these purposes, you can use an angle.
After all the protective elements are attached to the steps, you can install the handrail. It uses timber, which is rounded on three sides and carefully polished.
The last stage of creating wooden railings for the stairs is finishing. For this you can use acrylic paints, varnish, stain.
A beautiful DIY staircase is ready.