Mark Handrail Height — Determine Handrail Height and Location
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How to Install a Metal Handrail on Interior Stairs · Step 1 of 8
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Handrails should generally be installed 34 to 38 inches above the steps. To accurately mark the height, first, identify the 'nosing' of the steps, which is the front edge of each tread. For the top landing and the first step, measure 36 inches (or your desired height within the recommended range) vertically from the nosing. Use a level to ensure the measurement is plumb. Mark these points on the wall with a pencil. To make these marks more visible and prevent them from being accidentally erased, place a small piece of blue tape over each mark.
Mark Handrail Height — Determine Handrail Height and Location
Part of project
How to Install a Metal Handrail on Interior Stairs · Step 1 of 8
In this video
Handrails should generally be installed 34 to 38 inches above the steps. To accurately mark the height, first, identify the 'nosing' of the steps, which is the front edge of each tread. For the top landing and the first step, measure 36 inches (or your desired height within the recommended range) vertically from the nosing. Use a level to ensure the measurement is plumb. Mark these points on the wall with a pencil. To make these marks more visible and prevent them from being accidentally erased, place a small piece of blue tape over each mark.