Handrails for stairs with his hands

Railing - an important part of the ladder.They strengthen the structure and serve as a support for people.Properly executed railings adorn the staircase and interior of the house.They are made from different materials and in accordance with its design, have various shapes and sizes.

handrails for stairs with his hands - preparation for work

Tools

When installing handrails should be prepared in advance tools:

• chisel;
• hacksaw and chisel;
• hammer;
• screwdriver;
• screwdriver;
• drill;
• drill;
• jigsaw;
• level;
• layout tools - tape measure, pencil, marker.

Material

Choosing material for rails, should take into account several factors:

• of the design;
• interior style;
• complexity of installation - this is especially important when independent work.

materials of which are performed railing for stairs:

• tree;

• metal: steel, aluminum, chrome-plated metal;

• wrought iron;

• glass;

• plastic.

Design details

elements that make up any stair railings:

• Cabinets-supports - set at the beginning and end of a flight of stairs.They are heavily loaded, so they must be very stable.For safety bollards are often installed on an additional platform.Her height - 80-90 cm This is an average option in which a person is convenient to climb the stairs, but it can be changed if desired..

• balusters - bars, which are installed along a flight of stairs and handrail support.They can be any shape: round, square, flat or curly.

Wooden balusters are often decorated with hand-carved.

distance between the columns is different, but it should not exceed 20 cm One of the options -. Solid baluster.

• handrail - the top of the railing, the size of which corresponds to the length of a flight of stairs.It is circular, rectangular, and even carved, but the main purpose of this part - the convenience of users.He is the support when moving the stairs.

How to make railings for the stairs

Wooden stair

Choice

material different types of wood used for the manufacture of handrails: spruce, fir, poplar, walnut, etc.But they considered the most reliable products from oak, ash or teak.Hardwood allow to create thin, but safe parts and rails of them have a light, elegant look.

Mounting the stairs fence

1. At the end of March and beginning of installed cabinets.To check the selected height between them stretched the cord and held a trial up and down the stairs.Drawers are mounted and tested for stability - their "reel" unacceptable.
2. Bowstring (lower bearing) is fastened with screws to the flight of stairs and curbstones.
3. calculated frequency balusters and handrail under these drilled holes.
4. End edge balusters saw off at an angle equal to the slope of the stairs.When attaching the racks to the steps of the lower part of the left line.
5. balusters are installed with the help of pins, which are screwed into their base and inserted into the prepared hole in the stairs.They tighten the nuts on the underside of the structure.Another option attachment - the use of studs and grooves in the string and handrail.
6. On balusters are installed and fixed railing.
7. Ready enclosures are cleaned from dust, shpaklyuyut all visible defects on the surface and covered with varnish.

Fixing handrails with nails - the easiest way to build them.But he and most unreliable, because a short time later the structure becomes unstable.Special studs, spikes or screws, planted in the adhesive composition, provide a more durable fastening parts.

Metal stair

Material

Metal railings are purchased ready-made or ordered in the workshop - independently of their very difficult to manufacture.These structures are made of different material, which has its pros and cons.

• Aluminium - is lightweight, affordable cost.Railings made of this material are varied in shape and configuration, but not very strong.

• Stainless Steel - beautiful, durable and resistant to moisture.It has one drawback - the high cost.

• Painted tubes - reliable and affordable, but require regular updating of the coating.
• Nickel-plated tube - beautiful and not very expensive, compared to the "stainless steel", but are subject to corrosion.

Installing handrails

1. on the stairs, in the place of installation balusters, made markings.
2. The marked locations are drilled holes.
3. Introduced dust blown industrial vacuum cleaner.
4. The resulting hole filled with two-component adhesive and inserted pins.
5. using screws or welding studs attached rack.With the level is controlled by their vertical position.
6. It supports bolted rail.Welding is rarely used because it requires certain skills.
7. Welds stripped and polished.

Forged stair

Wrought iron railings are mounted by welding.for these items are sold in stores or workshops.But the best option - to order a blacksmith railings.Under the proposed figure, master vykuyut unique product, which will be a unique decoration of the house.

Welding work on installation of handrails do not require special professional - small enough to have the skills for it.But it is very important to carefully approach the finishing of the finished structure.When properly selected materials for priming and painting of railings, they will last for many years without changing the appearance.

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