Wood Handrails Stair Parts
Wood handrails stair parts can vary depending on the style you want. One particular style which I like and have built hundreds of consists of all wood and has the fillet. The fillet style is nice because you don't have to drill holes for the ballusters. The fillet is the piece of wood that fills the space between the ballusters and usually comes in a longer lengths so you can cut them the length you need for this space.
You Can Build Your Own Handrailing!
At the time of this writing I am working on an e-book describing in detail all the parts of a handrail and an extensive step by step process of building A handrailing with diagrams and or pictures. This book will be a fraction of the cost compared to hiring a contractor to build it. This book will give even the most inexperienced person the ability to understand and build their own handrail. Also in this book I will explain all the tools necessary to build one and also give you the tool brands I use. Having built so many of these I am not going to say its easy but I have ran into almost every potential problem imaginable and will provide an area for answers to questions and problems you may be having. This process of building a handrail will require some time and patience but I will be there every step of the way just an e-mail away.
The Styles For You To Consider
Wood handrails stair parts come in a few different styles and sizes for you to consider. The actual handrail itself has some different profiles for you to choose from. The ones I have built come in 2 sizes the small one has 1 & 1/4 inch size ballusters and the large has 1 & 3/4 inch size ballusters to match the handrail. Both are nice and its just a matter of choice and budget. Don't to forget to pick out the bottom rail or shoe rail which goes with your top rail. The bottom rail is the part that the ballusters sit in at the lower part of the railing.
Ballusters
The ballusters also come in some varieties. Of course the 2 sizes which I explained but also all square or turned ones. By turned I mean that they have been spun on a lathe making them round with different designs and profiles in the middle of the ballusters keeping the very bottoms and tops square for fitting into the rails. Again both are very nice looking when installed and completed. When you order your wood handrails stair parts keep in mind the size you have chosen and order all parts to that size.
Newell Posts
Wood handrails stair parts definitely includes the newel post. Which will be another decision you will have to make. Again like the ballusters they can come square or turned or square with different varieties of tops such as an acorn style top. But you can also get decorated up newel posts in different fashions just a matter of preference. The length of the newel post is important to consider also. Depending on the situation and place the newel posts will be mounted. There are osha height requirements to meet with this rail. This will all be explained in my E-book.
Rosettes
A rosette is a decorative piece of wood that goes against the wall where the handrail meets the wall. This decorative piece of wood again comes in many shapes and sizes. The rosette however is an option and is not necessary the rail can be run straight into the wall which in my opinion is cleaner and simpler looking.
Other Parts
Other wood handrails stair parts include the fillet which I have explained earlier but what I didn't explain is that again another choice here the different styles of fillet. Some other parts depending the situation may include a cap board or boards that cover the knee wall that the railing may be built on. Maybe you want some nice bullnose trim for the railings to be built on. Bull nose usually goes on the edge where the railing is built over looking a stair landing or on a step edge where a railing is built looking into a sunk in living room.
You also might need some mounting parts for your newel posts again depending on the situation. Again all the parts and information will be covered thoroughly in my e-book.
