How to Install Pre-Made Stainless Steel Railing

For you to be given an occupancy permit you have to install a hand rail in your building. One of the best rails that you can install is a stainless steel railing. The cool thing is that you can buy a pre-made railing and the only thing you need to do is to install it in your building.

How to Install Pre-Made Stainless Steel Railing

You should start by measuring your stairs with a measuring tape. The hand rail should provide a continuous length from the top step to the bottom landing. Once you have the measurements you should go to the nearest store and buy a readymade rail.

To avoid applying paint around hardware or wall, it’s recommended that you paint the handrail before you install it. If you are in a hurry and need the rail up for inspection, you can install the railing and then paint it later.
To install the railing you need to measure the thickness of the hand rail and then subtract the thickness from 36 inches. You should mark this length on the wall using a pencil. You should do these measurements on the top and bottom steps.

You should hold the mounting brackets in such a way that the stainless steel railing sits at the points that you marked with a pencil. You should screw the brackets to the wall using a cordless drill.
Once the brackets are in place you should mount your railing in such a way that the 45 degree angles of the ends of the railing face the wall.

After you have mounted the railing you should measure the distance from the wall to the end of the rail. This is to be able to find the length of your returns.

Conclusion

This is how you should install already made stainless steel railing. Before you mount the railing always ensure that the brackets are well grounded to the stairs.

Remember that building codes vary from one place to another; therefore, you should check with your local authority so that you are sure that you are installing the right railing.
To avoid injuring yourself ensure that you wear protective clothing. This calls for you to wear safety goggles and gloves.

You can paint the stainless steel railing or leave it without paint. If you have to paint it, ensure that you apply paint that will look great on the railing.