Installation Guide

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SELECT RAILING
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HOW TO INSTALL TREX SELECT STAIR RAILING/CONTINUED
TREX SELECT
Attachment of Bottom Rail to Post
6a. Assemble a few of the balusters into the bottom
and top railings (make sure balusters are setting at
90°) and set this on scrap material clearing the stair
treads to determine where bracket locations need
to be. Measure to make sure that the bottom railing
will clear the stair treads and the top railing will be
aligned with horizontal railing (remember in most
cases, a longer post and post sleeve will be needed
on the lower section of stair rail to accommodate
stair angle).
6b.
After locating
appropriate position
for bottom rail remove
top rail and balusters
and attach bottom rail
stair bracket to upper
post using two #8-10
x 3" wood screws
(provided).
6c. Attach bottom stair
rail stair bracket to
lower post using two
#8 10 x 3" wood
screws (provided).
For best results set
drill to low speed
when installing these
screws.
Install Balusters
7. Slide balusters into
bottom rail until
balusters are fully
seated.
Attachment of Top Rail to Post
8a. Place top rail onto
balusters, allowing the
top rail to rest on the
surface of the balusters.
8b. Attach top stair rail bracket to upper post using two
#8-10 x 3" screws (provided). For best results set
drill to low speed when installing these screws.
8c. Attach top stair rail bracket to lower post using two
#8-10 x 3" screws (provided). For best results set
drill to low speed when installing these screws.
Attaching Post Caps and Installing Foot Block
9. Secure post caps
with silicone or PVC
adhesive. Attach foot
block per foot block
instructions.
NOTE: Clean up any
excess adhesive before it
dries.
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