How to: Basement Stair Remodel
Refresh any basement stairwell by installing custom iron balusters for added detail! This easy project will bring your basement into the 21st century and add an open, airy feel to any space.
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Equipment
- Drill
- 1-inch paddle or spade drill bit
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Instructions : Step by Step
Prepare the staircase
- Remove the original railing and frame in the wall with drywall.
- Install the new railing
Drill holes for balusters
- Use 1-inch paddle drill bit and drill holes 4 inches apart.
- Drill corresponding holes 4 inches apart on the bottom of the railing.
Install the balusters
- Add Loctite adhesive to each hole.
- Place the shoes on each baluster and position them in each hole.
- Allow each baluster to dry in place.
Tips
When you install the new handrail, make sure it's completely parallel with the base where you will be installing the railing. If it's not parallel, the railings will not fit evenly.
To make sure each corresponding hole lines up perfectly, use a level or even a laser level.