How to Fit a Handrail to a Newel Post
When you are looking to fix a handrail to a newel post on your landing, there are a lot of options. Unfortunately, a good portion of these require some joinery knowledge and the use of expensive tooling.
With the RailFix - Handrail to Newel Fixing Kit, it’s quick and easy to fix a handrail to a newel post using a tape measure, pencil, drill and screw driver. Quite simply, this gets rid of the need for any joinery knowledge and allows anyone to quickly and safely to erect their staircase or landing balustrade.
If you have ordered landing handrail with your staircase, you will get a RailFix kit, at no extra cost.
Mark the handrail height
Once your newels are securely fixed in place, choose the height of your handrail (the minimum height for building regulations is 900mm). Next mark a point an inch or so lower than the top of your handrail, centrally on the post, you will need to put a corresponding mark centrally on the end of the handrail.
Drill and add the fixing plate
You can now drill a 30mm diameter hole just 6mm deep ready to accept the fixing plate, using the 3 screws provided fix the hook plate, making sure it’s nice and secure. You will want to leave the locking clip off while checking the handrail is a snug fit or if you are temporarily fitting your handrail.
Attach the handrail
Pre-drill your handrail and drive the screw in through the washer. Apply glue to the joint before slotting the handrail into the hook plate, you should feel this click into place. And that’s it, your handrail should now be securely attached to your newel post.
