It is now the time that you remember all of your 8th grade geometry because this requires The Pythagorean Theorem. On the day we begun this project, the last stud and handrail were removed. The old railing was still up and was secured into a stud. To get the stairs to the point where they’d be ready to add the new railing, all of the studs in the wall (besides one) were removed. I am so, so excited that we decided to move forward with taking the wall down! It wasn’t in our original plans, but I believe it’s 100% the right plan! Now the rainbow stairs can be viewed from even more angles in all their glory! This will be true to the original kitchen and bring in more light to the kitchen. So we decided to restore them to their former glory and open them up once more. Rail Bolt to install Handrail into Newel Post.So with those warnings, here’s the tutorial for how to install stair railing- SUPPLIES Stairs can be a major safety hazard so you don’t want to get something wrong that could harm someone. To find this, google your city and state with “building code stair railing.” They have exact numbers that different components of the stairs need to be. But we preserved I’m so proud of the final stairs!Īlso, you’ll want to check your city’s local code for stairs. Sometimes the new stair railing stumped us and we (my husband and I) weren’t sure how to proceed. This took hours and hours longer than we thought it would. It’s definitely more of an advanced project. The first thing I should say about putting in a new stair railing and balusters is it is NOT a beginner DIY. Note, all room sources can be found here. One of my favorite parts of my kitchen renovation is the new stair wall! We tore down the wall separating the stairs and the kitchen and now have the prettiest view! Plus the whole room feels more open! I thought I’d share how to install stair railing in case this is a project you are considering tackling.Ĭatch up on all the Kitchen One Room Challenge Posts!įloor Plan / Interior Window / Mood Boards / Stairs Plan / Demo & Flood / Drywall / Rainbow Wallpaper / Cabinets, Floors, & Ceiling / DIY Fireplace / Cabinet Doors / Kitchen Reveal / Stair Railing DIY

Easy to install stair railing