Installation Guide

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Post-to-Post Staircase Parts Checklist:

Check local building codes to ensure compliance.

All stair parts shown in this brochure are for interior use only.

Part number

Selected

Quantity

Needed

Treads - Select one tread for each step.

Risers - Select one riser for each step. Select one more riser

than treads per each staircase.

Landing Tread - Select sufﬁcient lineal footage for the entire

balcony and width of stairs at each landing.

Return Nosing - If stair is open on one side, select one tread

return nosing per step. If two-sided, select two per step.

Starting Newel* - Use at the bottom of the staircase.

Landing Newel* - Use at the landing corner of an L-shaped

stair and at the second ﬂoor landing.

Level Run Newel* - If the balcony is 10 feet or longer, use

a newel every 5 or 6 feet. Place a newel at every corner. The

Landing Newel may be used, but be sure to match the top block

with the newel used at the top of the stairway for consistency.

Rosette or Half Newel - Select either a rosette or half newel

for each handrail connecting to a wall.

Newel Mounting Hardware - Select one newel mounting kit

for each newel post mounted on top of a tread.

Rake Balusters* - Select the 34“ baluster for the front

baluster on each tread and the 36“ baluster for the back

baluster on each tread. If using 3 balusters per tread, use the

36“ baluster for the middle baluster on each tread.

Rake Balusters for Kneewall Staircase* - Select the 34“

baluster at a rate of 2 per tread. Standard placement is 4”on

center. Check local building code for your area.

Level Run Balusters* - Use the 36“ baluster for all 36“ height

balconies and the 41“ baluster for all 41“ height balconies.

Standard placement is 4”on center. Check local building code for

your area.

Handrail - Buy 13“ of handrail for each tread or step. Buy

enough for all level runs.

Shoe rail for Rake - Buy 13” of corresponding shoe rail for

each tread or step (shoe rail or kneewall stairs only).

Shoe rail for Balcony (optional) - Buy enough to cover all

Level Runs.

Plugs -Select two wood plugs for every newel mounting using

lag bolts. Select one plug for each handrail rail bolt used. Select

one plug for every handrail or shoe rail mounting using a lag

bolt or wood screw.

*Note: These guidelines are for a rake handrail height of 36“– 41“.

Longer newels and balusters may be required for a different handrail height.

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Selecting Your Parts:

There are several styles and options for your treads, risers, balusters and newel posts.

Below are the most common. Other items are available by special order. Check with your

store representative.

Balusters, Newel Posts, Handrails, and Shoe rails:

Pin Top Baluster:

Square Top Baluster:

Pin top balusters

used with solid

handrail.

6010

Solid handrail

6010

Plowed handrail

6045

Shoe rail 1-1/4’’

Starting

Newel

48’’

Starting

Newel

54’’

4012-BT*

Landing

Newel

59’’

4015-BT

4010-BT

3503-BT

3500-BT54

3500-BT

Landing

Newel

54’’

Starting

Newel

54’’

Starting

Newel

48’’

Pin Top

Baluster

Square

Top

Baluster

5015

5205

Treads and Risers:

Tread

Riser

8090

Landing Tread

8080 Tread

Return Nosing

Wall Rails and Handrail Ends:

6042

Wall Rail

7009

Returned End

7011

Quarter-Turn

Wall Rail Brackets:

C Rosettes:

Round Rosette Oval Rosette

D Half

Newel:

For Wall Finishing

Mounting Hardware:

Rail

Bolt

Wood

Plugs

Half newels available to match newel style.

Newel Attach Kits

(Oak, Poplar, Hemlock)

Rail Joinery

Made Simple!

Spring Bolt

™

Rail to Rail Kit