Installation Guide

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STAIR RAILING
Stairs: Follow Step 1 and cut 2x4s to length with proper angle.
With 2x4s laying flat, start from the center of the rails and mark
every 5-1/2" on-center. Screw on Deckorators Estate baluster
connectors with stair adaptors (sold separately) to complete your
stair rail. The adaptor works for 30- to 35-degree angles. Screw
bottom rail (2x4) to post. Contingent upon how your stairs railing
are built, you may need to run bottom rail (2x4) down alongside of
the stringer to get proper height. Proceed to Step 5 to complete
your stair rails.
Step 5: Place top rail (2x4) over balusters. Install cap rails for a
finished look. For rail sections longer than 4 feet, support blocks
are recommended. These can be made from leftover rail material.
Properly position the support block and toe-nail it to the bottom
rail and deck board.