Stair Parts I345D-000-HD58D Installation Guide
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1. Tread Return Nosing Installation Cut and miter tread return nosing to fit Adds a finished look to the tread edge Nosing 6 Basic Layout and Newel Post Installation Marking Your Staircase for Installation Layout your staircase directly on your treads and landings Carefully mark Newel and Baluster positions and centerlines Starting Newel Height With newel in position where it is to be mounted slide short end of framing square along slope of stairway Mark Position of Landing Newel and Centerline A Slide into post as shown Make mark Baluster B Measure down 1 from Centerline Face of Stringer top of newel square Make Mark Position of mark Baluster Centerpoint The difference between the two marks A and B is what will be cut off bottom of newel Proceed with newel installation Starting Newel 1 from top B of square part of newel i i Check local building codes for proper handrail height Landing Newel Height A Height of the handrail should be between 36 and 42 Check local building codes B Place the top of the handrail one inch below the top block of the newel Newel Post Attachment Trim and Fasten the Newel Posts Bracket with Molding 2013 SureWood INL All Right Reserved p3 Ja Attaching Handrail for Pin Top Balusters Pin top A Mark baluster placement are installed on2. Identify Your Type of Post to Post Staircase How to build a e Post To Post staircase like a pro Staircase System Starting Newel Post Landing Newel Post efl ul LL VOD PET T TIU f D E l gt Y o f SUREWOOD LNL Open Staircase with RR all Rail Square Top Balusters M and Shoe rail UH HHI Level Run wih z t ZA Pail Handrail 2 Rosette Pin Top Balusters Open Staircase with Pin Top Balusters Closed Staircase with Square Top Balusters and Kneewall Straight U Shaped L Shaped Easy step by step instructions to help you achieve professional results Determine the Legend parts needed A Starting Newel C Rosette www surewood Inl com B Landing Newel D Half Newel 2013 SureWood LNL All Right Reserve d p1 4 p 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 3 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 Treads Select one tread for each step Part number Selected Quantity Needed Balusters Newel Posts Handrails and Shoe rails Risers Select one riser for each step Select one more riser
3. than treads per each staircase Pin Top Baluster Pin top balusters used with solid handrail Square Top Baluster Landing Tread Select sufficient lineal footage for the entire balcony and width of stairs at each landing w 6010 Plowed handrail Return Nosing If stair is open on one side select one tread return nosing per step If two sided select two per step 6045 6010 Shoe rail 1 1 4 Solid handrail 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 4010 BT 4012 BT 4015 BT 5015 5205 3500 BT 3500 BT54 3503 BT 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 Landing Newel 54 Starting Newel 54 Starting Newel 48 Square Top Baluster Pin Top B
4. A RAKE shoe should be placed at the top Pin end of P 4 ne 4 each baluster A FLAT shoe Flat 1 will go at the cut end of each Shoe B baluster Tighten in place a few inches from each end This keeps them secure during N placement of the baluster 8 Make sure the rake of the shoe coincides with the angle of the handrail The angle of the rake shoes may have to be adjusted with a grinder or belt sander for the best fit TIP Test fit all balusters before securing with epoxy 9 Following manufacturers instructions place epoxy in the stair tread hole and some on the Pin Top of the baluster 10 Place the Pin Top into the handrail hole first and then into the stair tread hole Straighten baluster once inserted The Pin Top should press firmly against the front of the handrail hole making sure that the flat shoe at the bottom squares up with the front of the step 11 Once the epoxy has set the y rake and flat shoes can be put into position and secured with an allen wrench 2013 SureWood INL All Right Reserved p 13
5. 4 4 E Apply glue to top of newels and balusters and attach handrail N O Wall Rail Styles V 6042 Wall Rail with bracket 7 Attach rosette rosette 6010 S Handrail te or half newel N w 7011 Quarterturn iei f 6010 S Handrail iia w 7009 Returned End shown 2013 SureWood INL All Right Reserved p 8 Iron Baluster Installation Before preceding with the following steps the handrail height should already RO N BALU STE R be determined Read all the steps below before beginning installation See How To Build a Staircase Like a Pro for instructions on how to set proper handrail height INSTALLATION GUIDE Akca AA Ff Pi Level Run Handrail Posette Level Run Handrail Landing Newel Post El Tread and Riser Installation To properly install solid oak treads and risers you must first remove the existing steps to expose the rough framing Leave the beginning riser at base of steps A Measure and cut each step separately to ensure tight fit B Pre drill apply construction adhesive and nail into place For added strength screw treads to risers from behind C Complete each step before continuing on to next step A B C Nosing Overhang equals the tread thickness 7 2 Basic Layout Marking Your Staircase for Installation Layout your staircase directly on your treads and landings Carefully mark N
6. Trim iron Balusters to fit 1 Using a metal tape measure p measure the distance from y the front hole in the stair tread to the corresponding hole in the bottom of the handrail It may be necessary to drill the hole deeper into the handrail to accommodate the baluster Be careful to NOT drill through top of handrail 2 Do this same procedure for the all holes in the stair tread 3 To each of these measurements add 1 Example 35 112 36 1 This is your baluster length NN ne 35 discard The measurement from the top this of the stair tread to the bottom section of the handrail 3612 This is the length to which you trim the baluster 4 Using the above measurement cut the baluster to the length needed Be sure to cut from the bottom of your baluster The top is the end with the rounded tip Baluster Top 5 A Chop Saw with a metal cutting blade is the preferred way to cut the iron balusters Take care when marking and cutting the balusters Use safety glasses and follow proper safety precautions while cutting balusters Note Iron can be extremely hot after cutting 2013 SureWood INL All Right Reserved p 12 Install and Secure Balusters 6 Before placing the balusters in the staircase top and bottom shoes must be inserted EY on both ends Loosen set Rake screws to insert baluster Shoe ends Face set screws in 1 same direction n T
7. aluster Landing Newel 50 Starting Newel 54 Starting Newel 48 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 Treads and Risers Wall Rails and Handrail Ends D Tread Level Run Balusters Use the 36 baluster for all 36 height i 6042 7009 7011 balconies and the 41 baluster for all 41 height balconies Riser Wall Rail Returned End Quarter Turn Standard placement is 4 on center Check local building code for your area Wall Rail Brackets 9080 Trend Handrail Buy 13 of handrail for each tread or step Buy din enough for all level runs Return Nosing Rail Joinery Made Simple Shoe rail for Rake Buy 13 of corresponding shoe rail for each tread or step shoe rail or kneewall stairs only EN 8090 Ye Shoe rail for Balcony optional Buy enough to cover all Landing Tread Spring Bolt C Rosettes Level Runs ee Rail to Rail Kit Mounting Hardware Plugs Select two wood plugs for every newel mounting using im lag bolts Select one plug for each handrail rail bolt used Select Rail i one plug for every handrail or shoe rail mounting using a lag DERE Bolt ewel bolt d screw E Round Rosette Oval Rosette 0790 serew A E E E E E E NE oie INESE guidelines dre Tor d rake handrail neight o e nis d gt For Wall Finishing Longer newels and b
8. alusters may he required for a different handrail height aaa nur Half newels available to match newel style ugs 2013 SureWood INL All Right Reserved p 2 4 Tools Required Operation Tools Needed Measuring and Leveling Metal measuring tape hand levels torpedo and 4 level framing square Cutting Miter box and saw fine tooth hand or power circular saw or standard hand saw Nailing Hammer nail set 1 2 and 1 finishing nails Gluing Carpenter s glue and construction adhesive Screw Driving Screwdriver manual or power 3 wood screws Drilling Hand drill drill guide and 1 8 1 4 3 8 5 8 3 4 1 wood bits Finishing Sandpaper steel wool wood file wood chisel finishing stain rags tack cloth etc Getting Started Tread and Riser Installation To properly install solid oak treads and risers you must first remove the existing steps to expose the rough framing Leave the beginning riser at base of steps A Measure and cut each step separately to ensure tight fit B Pre drill apply construction adhesive and nail into place For added strength screw treads to risers from behind C Complete each step before continuing on to next step Landing Tread Landing tread can be used with 3 4 oak flooring along a landing when solid oak treads and risers are used Landing tread can be used along a balcony with oak flooring Properly cut miters and attach directly to sub floor
9. andrail Ends and Wall Rails EN Wall Rails Brackets 6010 7009 7011 6042 Solid Handrail Returned End Quarterturn Wall Rail Choose Fitting Style With Cap Opening Cap Tandem Cap Quarterturn Returned End Returned End With Cap Make Gooseneck transition using these parts Rail Joinery D Eq Eh F G Made Simple Returned End Quadertunn Tandem Cap AQ b m pring Bo With Cap Up easing Riser No Cap Rail to Rail Kit Each pin top newel post must be covered with a fitting The floor plans to the left illustrate the fitting components needed for each landing situation Choose Starting Fitting 7035 Right 7045 Right Hand Volute Hand Turnout 7030 Left 7040 Left Hand Volute Hand Turnout Use at the bottom of the stairway over the Starting Newel Volutes and Turnouts are available left hand or right hand Build a Starting Easing qe Up easing Opening Cap 7012 3 Post to Post Staircase Parts Checklist Quantity Needed Part number Selected Check local building codes to ensure compliance All stair parts shown in this brochure are for interior use only Treads Select one tread for each step Risers Select one riser for each step except the starting 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 re
10. ers require 7 8 holes 5 Trim and install Balusters Follow the instruction on the other side of this brochure to trim and install your Iron balusters 3 Balusters per step Single Double Twist Twist t 2 Baluster Baluster Rake Shoe Flat Shoe 2 Balusters per step Single Double Basket Basket Baluster Baluster Note Building codes vary by municipality Check with your local authorities to ensure your project meets code in your area 2013 SureWood LNL All Right Reserved p 11 Two Methods for Removing Old Balusters 1 Afirm twist of the baluster may be all that is necessary to remove baluster from tread and handrail Remove any nails remaining or fasteners 2 Once loosened lift the baluster up into the handrail enough to clear the stair tread at the bottom and then tilt it to the side and pull out from the handrail 3 If glue and or wood still remains in the holes a drill with a 1 2 bit can be used to remove any excess 2nd Method 1 Cut baluster in half with a hand or power saw 2 Twist each half to loosen 3 Remove each half of the baluster from the stair tread and handrail and any nails remaining or fasteners 4 If glue and or wood still remains in the holes a drill with a 1 2 bit can be used to remove any excess Note a 1 2 balusters require 5 8 holes b 5 8 balusters require 7 8 holes Installing New Balusters
11. ewel and Baluster positions and center lines Post to Post Mark Position of Landing Newel and Center line Baluster Center line Face of Stringer 3 Mark Position of Baluster Center point tarting Newel A CD A How To Guide for the Metal balusters should be installed no wider than 4 on center so that a 4 sphere cannot pass through j anywhere along the handrail Check your local building codes to ensure compliance Installation of Iron Balusters Continued on next page 2013 SureWood LNL All Right Reserved p9 2 Basic Layout continued from last pg Marking Your Staircase for Installation Layout your staircase directly on your treads and landings Carefully mark Newel and Baluster positions and center lines ie a i a ador The balustrade center line and newel center points should be laid out On a knee wall stair the balustrade should be centered on the knee wall On an open tread stair the center line should aM be 1 2 of the baluster square in from the face of the stringer Le Mark Position of Landing Newel and Center line Me al adea PS 5 8 for a 1 1 4 baluster T o 3r Baluster Center ine E Face of Stringer DENN 3 Mark Postion of ER Baluste
12. g bolts Select one plug for each handrail rail bolt used Handrail Mounting Hardware Select one Rail Bolt Kit or Spring Bolt for each handrail to handrail connection required Gooseneck Fittings Select the appropriate gooseneck fitting for each straight U or L shaped staircase newel Note These guidelines are for a rake handrail height of 36 41 Longer newels and balusters may be required for a different handrail height 2013 SureWood INL All Right Reserved p6 4 Tools Required Operation Tools Needed Measuring and Leveling Metal measuring tape hand levels torpedo and 4 level framing square Cutting Miter box and saw fine tooth hand or power circular saw or standard hand saw Nailin Hammer nail set 1 finishing nails g g Gluing Carpenter s glue and construction adhesive Screw Driving Screwdriver manual or power 3 wood screws Drilling Hand drill drill guide and 1 9 1 4 3 8 5 8 3 4 1 wood hits Finishing Sandpaper steel wool wood file wood chisel finishing stain rags tack cloth etc Getting Started Tread and Riser Installation To properly install solid oak treads and risers you must first remove the existing steps to expose the rough framing Leave the beginning riser at base of steps A Measure and cut each step separately to ensure tight fit B Pre drill apply construction adhesive and nail into place For added strength screw treads t
13. i j j Washer Complete instructions are included Die dente 136 with fittings aS 30 to 41 above fees frontedge iP of tread A s MIU s SER eee 2 77 ene Measure and Trim Newel Posts The rake rail height should be between 36 42 H1 check local building codes Center the assembled handrail over the newel locations Measure the distance between the tread and the bottom of the handrail fitting A1 and A2 Also measure the rake rail thickness T1 Use the following formula to calculate the starting newel height H1 A1 T1 Starting Newel Height If the newel starts from the floor or a lower tread add that distance as well o0 101 Sure Tite Newel Fastener 2013 SureWood INL All Right Reserved p 10 4 Measure and Trim Balusters Using newels as guides mark handrail Using a plum bob line up with Mark baluster placement on treads allowing for equal spacing while following your and cut to proper length Follow the holes in the treads and mark original design Drill holes using 5 8 drill bit a minimum of 3 4 deep into stair instructions for attaching newels and the handrail for the top of the treads Make sure to keep the depths consistent temporarily install handrail baluster Drill holes using 5 8 drill bit a minimum of 3 4 deep B Mark and into handrail Cut Here Note a 1 2 balusters require 5 8 holes b 5 8 balust
14. ngs Apply glue to ends Assemble and install nut Tighten nut with wrench Fill access hole with wood plug 1 4 Dia Rail 3 8 Dia 1 Dia Hole Bolt Hole Hole DER 2 1 8 Dia 15 16 1 3 8 Dia Hole Hole 8 Newel Post Installation Measure and Trim Newel Posts The rake rail height should be between 36 42 H1 check local building codes Center the assembled handrail over the newel locations Measure the distance between the tread and the bottom of the handrail fitting A1 and A2 Also measure the rake rail thickness T1 Use the following formula to Eh the starting newel height H1 Al TI Starting Newel Height If the newel starts from the floor or a lower tread add that distance as well Newel Post Installation Bracket with molding 36 to 41 above mui MMC front edge of tread to 2 oe Wood Al Plugs N Lag Bolts Q Installing the Balusters and Handrail A Temporarily position assembled handrail onto newels B Use level to mark the handrail with baluster centers C While handrail is on newels drill baluster holes with drill guide Drill holes using 5 8 drill bit a minimum of 3 4 deep into handrail D Remove handrail from newels and drill baluster holes in treads Glue and insert balusters Toe nail with 1 finishing nails Attach rosette before installing handrail f RRII 22 2 2 22 2 21 2 2 2 2
15. o risers from behind C Complete each step before continuing on to next step Landing Tread Landing tread can be used with 3 4 oak flooring along a landing when solid oak treads and risers are used Landing tread can be used along a balcony with oak flooring Properly cut miters and attach directly to sub floor Tread Return Nosing Installation Cut and miter tread return nosing to fit Adds a finished look to the tread edge Nosing 6 Basic Installation Marking Your Staircase for Installation Layout your staircase directly on your treads and landings Carefully mark Newel and Baluster positions and centerlines Mark Position of Landing Newel and Centerline Baluster Centerline Face of Stringer Mark Position of Baluster Centerpoint Volute Starting Fitting Layout The balustrade centerline and newel centerpoints should be laid out On a kneewall stair the balustrade should be centered on the kneewall On an open tread stair the centerline should be 1 2 of the baluster square in from the face of the stringer i e 5 8 for a 1 1 4 baluster Starting Easing Fitting Layout 2013 SureWood LNL All Right Reserved p7 7 Assemble the Handrail Assemble the handrail on Rail Bolt top of the stair treads prior to installing the newel posts Use rail bolts and glue at each fitting connection Complete intructions are included with fitti
16. ot hole Attach shoe rail using option 1 3 wood screws option 2 toe nailed finishing nails or option 3 screwed to kneewall Handrail Shoe rail Countersunk Toe nailed Screwed to Wood Screws Finishing Nails Kneewall WI oO o SL C C Use an D Cut E Cut fillet adjustable balusters to pieces being square to the correct sure to match B angles Glue and nail into place length Once spacing is determined determine the angle of the cut allow for 1 4 plow depth on glue and toe using 1 2 each handrail nail balusters finishing and shoe rail into place nails Most codes require 4 on center spacing Check your local municipality for all applicable building codes 6042 Wall Rail with bracket 6010 SHandradl Cu SS w 7011 Quarterturn 6010 5 Handrail w 7009 Returned End Attach rosette or half newel directly to handrail as shown Secure first to handrail using nails or screws then secure to wall 2013 SureWood LNL All Right Reserved p 4 I How to build a staircase like a pro f SUREWOOD LNL Over The Post System www surewood InI com Easy step by step instructions to help you achieve professional results Identify Your Type of Over The Post Staircase Over The Post Staircase System Gooseneck Wall Rail Starting Step Open Staircase with Turnout Starting Fitting Level Run Handrail LA Star
17. r Center point Se Staring Newel Turnout Starting Starting Easing Fitting Layout Fitting Layout B Newel Post Installation Starting Newel Height With newel in position where it is to be mounted slide short end of framing square along slope of stairway GE A Slide into post as Measure down 1 from top shown Make mark of newel square Make mark C The difference between the two marks A and B is what will be cut off bottom of newel Proceed with newel installation Landing Newel Height A Height of the A B handrail should be 1 from top of between 36 and ry Square n of 42 Check local newe building codes B Place the top Check local building codes for proper handrail height of the handrail one 3e inch below the top to 42 block of the newel above Newel Post Attachment Trim and Fasten the Wood Newel Posts using ket Plugs one of these methods racKe with Molding N Lag Botts El Newel Post Installation VZ ami i a ador Assemble the Handrail Rail Bolt Installation Apply glue to ends Assemble and install nut Tighten nut with wrench Fill access hole with wood plug 1 4 Dia Rail 3 8 Dia 1 Dia Hole Bolt Hole Hole Assemble the handrail on top of EN the stair treads prior to installing AN the newel posts Use rail bolts and ol N glue at each fitting connection i NE E Nuta
18. ting Starting Step Easing Open Staircase with Volute Starting Fitting AENEA a o 77 mE Re ES p M p M M 6 pu __ Fea ___ ea n e a C n ES n eS Z n M Starting Newel Post SB Open Staircase with Starting Easing Fitting U Shaped L Shaped Determine the Legend D Straight Gooseneck parts needed A Starting Newel E 90 Gooseneck B Landing Newel F 180 Gooseneck C Rosette G Staring Fitting 2013 SureWood INL All Right Reserved p5 p 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 Roseties Balusters Newel Posts p A Use with Use and a Starting Intermediate Fitting at Landing Oval Rosette the beginning Newel at all of a staircase landings Each For Wall Finishing used to Also use on a newel must be connect Handrail to Wall E level run of a covered with a Mounting handrail fitting ala amp with a fitting 5 Hardware lsc c c R c ea Rail Bolt 5 3 Pin Top Starting Landing aye Balusters Newel Post Newel Post a Oak Poplar Hemlock Treads and Risers Tread Landing Tread Tread Riser Return Nosing H
19. treads allowing for equal 4 first on the spacing staircase s d 4 A N i and then the Drill treads the same size and Lr t A N handrail is depth as pin on bottom of R lowered down baluster NU NL onto them 0 0 ZUR E A Pm 7 7 B Lay handrail along stairs allowing extra length for proper fit to newels Using framing square transfer tread markings to side of handrail Transfer markings to bottom center of handrail d c Z d B Mark n of LI H E Using newels as guide mark handrail and cut to proper length D Rotate handrail 180 on stairs so balcony Follow instructions for attaching side of handrail is at base of stairs Drill holes jewels using 5 8 drill bit a minimum of 3 4 deep into handrail Use drill guide set to proper angle C Locate baluster holes in solid handrail Mark center of handrail For balconies follow same procedures keeping handrail on flat surface when drilling Mark and BALCONY Cut Here p Balcony end of handrail Attaching Handrail for Square Top Balusters Tb Square top installed after the bottom 3 shoe rail and plowed handrail are installed A Lay handrail and shoe rail along stairs marking where they intersect with newels Place rail on side and cut along marks B Attach handrail using option 1 3 wood screws or option 2 4 1 2 lag bolts through front of rail Both options require pre drilling a pil
20. turn nosing per step If two sided select two per step Starting Fitting Select either a Volute Turnout or Starting Easing Starting or Landing Newel Use at the bottom of the stairway and at the second floor landing If the balcony is 10 feet or longer use the starting newel every 5 or 6 ft Place a newel at every corner under a quarterturn Intermediate Landing Newel Use at the intermediate landing corner of a U or L shaped stair Rosette Select a rosette for each handrail connection into a wall Newel Mounting Hardware Select one newel mounting kit for each newel post mounted on top of a tread Balusters for Starting Fittings Each volute requires 6 1 1 4 x 41 balusters or 4 1 1 4 or 1 3 4 x 41 balusters Each turnout requires 2 1 1 4 x 41 balusters or 1 1 3 4 x 41 baluster Each starting easing requires 1 41 baluster 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 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 Plugs Select two wood plugs for every newel mounting using la
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