How To Install Outdoor Stainless Steel Handrails

Outdoor handrails are units that are installed along the stairway in order to provide you with support and stability when you are walking on the stairs. Many countries require you to install the handrails in any place where there is significant amount of public movement. If you are interested in installing stainless steel handrails, here are the steps that you should follow:

Design the outdoor handrails

Stainless steel handrails can be installed as posts or they can be fitted to the walls. You should come up with a design that is ideal for you. When coming up with the design for the rails, you should remember to create a design that can be easily passed on to the fabricator or manufacturer.

If you don't have a design in mind, you should remember that handrails with attachment hardware are usually easy to install and attach to the wall. The railing system is also easy to attach to the bottom of the rail.

Clean the surface

Once you have the ideal design with you, you should go ahead and clean the area you want to install the railing system. Cleaning aids in getting rid of debris, grime and stains. For ideal results you should clean the area using a pressure washer.

If there are any broken surfaces you should repair them using concrete adhesive or masonry bit.

Locate studs

You need to pinpoint all studs using a stud finder and then mark the location using a chalk. As rule of thumb you should mark the points according to the design and layout of the handrails.

After locating the studs you should start installing the mounting brackets according to the layout. You should drill holes in the wall or stair landing depending on the size of the mounting bracket. You should then go ahead and draw lug nuts through them and reinforce them using silicone.

Insert posts

Once you have properly installed the mounting brackets, you should insert handrail posts in each of the brackets. You should then attach the handrail strip to the handrail posts using screws.

Conclusion

This is how you should install stainless steel handrail. If you are installing the handrail in a public area, you should ensure that your design is approved by the local authority. You can install the railing on your own; however, if you don't have the skills you should consider hiring a professional to install them for you.