Modern Stair Railing Remodel
Part 1 of a two-part stair railing remodel replaces an outdated white oak railing with a Stair Supplies system.
Key moments
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Demo of the old railing
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Wall-to-wall handrail with rosettes
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Making matching plugs from scrap railing
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Installing a box newel with a newel fastener
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Handrail from wall to box newel with a half newel
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Railing from newel to newel
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Stairwell railing: demo and new newels
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Finish shots
Key facts
| Materials | Box newels, half newels, handrails (white oak railing replaced), balusters, rosettes, newel fasteners (Sure-Tite style), handrail rail bolt kits, construction adhesive, 5 1/2 in. screws, scrap railing for homemade plugs |
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| Safety warning | Check railing height code requirements for your state or area (the presenter's area requires 34 to 38 in. from the floor to the top of the handrail). Block off the stairs while demolishing so no one comes up or down. Remove the balusters before cutting the old handrail. |
| Call a pro? | DIY is fine |
| Project | Modern Stair Railing Remodel |
| Series channel | BYOT |
| Part | 1 |
Sources: The facts and written text on this page come from the 1 video on this page, by BYOT.