Comments on: Stair Railing DIY Makeover

By: Lexi

Lexi — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 19:38:07 +0000

Another quick question! What did you use for the post against the wall? Is that MDF?

By: Lexi

Lexi — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 19:35:52 +0000

In reply to Janet Wells. Would you think a thicker conduit would work well and be more sturdy? Looking to do this remodel but on a staircase going at an angle.

By: Stefan Bradley

Stefan Bradley — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 16:27:40 +0000

Thanks for mentioning that you need to have a caulk gun and a certain type of drill bit to complete this project. My uncle is interested in installing a railing that will lead to his basement, but he doesn’t own the necessary tools to get the job done. It might be a good idea for him to get the materials that he needs before he begins.

By: Melissa Woods

Melissa Woods — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 03:43:38 +0000

In reply to Tom. Thanks Tom! I spray painted the conduit black before installing, applying multiple light coats to prevent drips.

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 14:33:14 +0000

Looks great! How did you keep the paint from running on the steel conduit?

By: Melissa Woods

Melissa Woods — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 00:13:21 +0000

In reply to Srinath Balur.

Thanks for the comment! I did follow state and local building codes when constructing this stair railing. We do not have the tennis ball requirement, only that the railing is spaced 4″ apart or less and load bearing requirements. Where I live, this kind of stair rail is fine. We actually just sold our house last week and the home inspector had no qualms with the railing. I’ve gotten so many comments like yours that I was very relieved. I understand it might not be safe for some families and I do have 3 little children at home, however in the 2 years since the railing was installed we have never had even the slightest issue. 🙂
Melissa

By: Srinath Balur

Srinath Balur — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 12:33:48 +0000

Please note that this may not be up to code. There can not be a horizontal “guard or baluster” for stairs or guard rails that is on staircases that have 3 or more stairs. It can be only be vertical and also spaced in such a way that a tennis ball does not go through freely. Especially if small children at home they can climb if the blisters are horizontal. I am a home inspector and hence this comment

By: Melissa Woods

Melissa Woods — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 14:20:28 +0000

In reply to Jamie Jones.

You could still space them the same, measured evenly. You would just need to cut the conduit at a 45 degree angle so they would join the newel post flush at an angle. Does that make sense?

Good luck Jamie!
Melissa

By: Jamie Jones

Jamie Jones — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 12:37:40 +0000

I love this! I also have a railing going up the stairs, that would be at an angle. I’m trying to figure out how I would space the holes for the conduit. Any tips? Thanks so much!

By: Melissa Woods

Melissa Woods — Sat, 18 Aug 2018 02:40:16 +0000

In reply to Cristina Cruz. Wonderful! Did you do your project before or after finding my stair railing redo? I would love to see a picture of it Cristina!