The staircase as an interior item has always been and remains the most and voluminous expensive type of layout. But whatever the result is cost.
The premises with the stairs look rich and immediately attract attention. In addition, the staircase can be made with your own hands.
So, you decided to decorate your housing with your own hands made by the staircase. We really want to help you, and in this article we will tell you in detail how to make a railing.
The railing is a very important decor element
It is impossible to imagine a staircase without a railing. In addition, according to the construction standards, the railing should be at the staircase consisting of more than three steps.
Please note that it is necessary to approach the manufacture of railings with all seriousness, since this element serves to strengthen the stairs and to safely move along it. And beautiful railing can become a worthy decoration of the interior.
The first thing you need to create railings is time and patience. You will have to study a large number of instructions and documents before starting work. The manufacture of the railing will take from 3 to 8 weeks.
You should decide what material you will use. Most often, the railing is made of wood. Wood railing will give your home unique heat and comfort.
How to make a wood railing?
All railing consist mainly of two parts — handrails and balusters. If you know how to work with a tree, you can make all this yourself. Otherwise, you can purchase ready -made parts.
If you have all the necessary elements, feel free to start mounting.
You will need: a screwdriver, a hammer, a chisel, a screwdriver, nails, chisels, level and plumb line, knife -hazard, drill, jigsaw.
First of all…
— First, outline the center of balusters and drill a hole there. The diameters of the drill and the penet on which you will fasten the railing must match.
The second step
— Then you need to install the dugs.
— If suddenly the dowel is not very tightly kept by it is easy to fix it with PVA glue. He will fill free space and the downs will not hang out.
The third step
— When the balusters are installed, proceed to the fastening of handrails. Level check the verticality of balusters.
The fourth step
— Then attach self -tapping screws to them.
— The main thing is that the screws do not appear on the surface of the handrails, for this they should be fixed deep enough. We can assume that the main part of the work is done.
The fifth step
— Now you can process a tree to remove irregularities.
— If you buy ready -made parts for the railing, pay attention to the quality — choose already polished.
— In the event that you decide to make parts with your own hand, it is better to process the tree before the start of the installation, the collected the railing of the railing is very difficult to polish.
How to make forged railing?
You want forged railing, but you have no experience in working with metal, and you are afraid of the difficulty of work? There are two simple and affordable ways — you can hire a professional who will make forging according to your sketch, or purchase ready -made elements.
Such railings are mounted by welding, the level of work does not require experience, so you can easily do everything yourself. After installation, be sure to grind and paint the railing, and they will last you for many years.
Material
— As a material for the railing, you can choose stainless steel. Such railings are ideal for installation in rooms with high humidity and in the open air.
— You can also install railway railing, but they are less durable, and require subsequent processing. Metal railings are installed very simple.
First
— First you need to drill holes in the steps. They are filled with glue and fasteners are installed in them.
Second
— After fasten the fasteners, to which the racks of the handrails are welded. Be sure to control the vertical of the racks using the level.
Third
— The handrails are attached to the racks with bolts or argon welding. At the end, you need to clean and polish the joints.
Now you know how to make a railing using different materials. The main thing is to remember that the main qualities of the railing are reliability and safety, and do not neglect them for the sake of beauty.