[ajabbott88]

My first time putting them in.

 

[painterman]

Looks good... but dude that baseboard looks a little funky

 

[pinwheel]

Install looks good, but a little more effort could have been made to make the rails & newels match the floors.

 

[Metro M & L]

Install looks good, but a little more effort could have been made to make the rails & newels match the floors.

I think its to be painted.

 

[pinwheel]

I think its to be painted.

Maybe so, but that handrail going up the stairs sure looks like it's got clear coat on it to me.

 

[DaVinciRemodel]

Shouldn’t that handrail be continuous?

 

[ajabbott88]

Looks good... but dude that baseboard looks a little funky

Yeah I know. I'm not sure who did it. But I agree it's James brown funky.

 

[ajabbott88]

The rails, newels and treads are unfinished. The rail is sanded smooth from the supplier. The only thing I installed was the rail, newels and balusters. As far as the continuity goes, I know the inspector and asked him about it and he gave me the thumbs up. Thanks for all of your thoughts. It was my first time doing newels and balusters. Something I usually sub out but it was for a friend of mine.

 

[painterman]

Yeah I know. I'm not sure who did it. But I agree it's James brown funky.

Return it on itself .. change the direction downward...not sure how to explain it.

 

[ajabbott88]

Return it on itself .. change the direction downward...not sure how to explain it.

I get what you're saying. I would have ran the base a lot differently.

 

[rrk]

Next time cut the newels, the top of the newel is almost 5' above the floor

 

[ajabbott88]

Next time cut the newels, the top of the newel is almost 5' above the floor

Will do. I cut 8" off of those already. Thanks for the heads up. I was nervous about cutting them too much since the upper part of the newel is hollow.

 

[DaVinciRemodel]

Next time cut the newels, the top of the newel is almost 5' above the floor

Yep! rrk brings up a good point I didn’t catch originally. The rail should hit the newel below the cap and above the top trim piece. Here’s one we did with just about the same layout. Don’t sweat it – we’re just trying to help for your next one :thumbsup:

 

[spartancc]

the newell is meant to be hollow! Take the offfall piece and use it as an anchor. Glue and screw it to the floor or step and the hollow newell slides right over it with glue of coarse. titebond or any regular wood glue works great. Dont use PL it flexes to much

 

[ajabbott88]

Yep! rrk brings up a good point I didn’t catch originally. The rail should hit the newel below the cap and above the top trim piece. Here’s one we did with just about the same layout. Don’t sweat it – we’re just trying to help for your next one :thumbsup: http://s1176.photobucket.com/user/d...tleton-entry-staircase-remodel-after.jpg.html

Point noted. That looks great man. I appreciate all of the info and tips I get from you guys. I'm looking forward to the next one now!

 

[ajabbott88]

the newell is meant to be hollow! Take the offfall piece and use it as an anchor. Glue and screw it to the floor or step and the hollow newell slides right over it with glue of coarse. titebond or any regular wood glue works great. Dont use PL it flexes to much

The newel already had a block to mount to the tread. I glued it titebond and lagged it to the tread. Then I glued the block, set the newel on top and put some good nails in it. Where I mounted the rail was solid and above it where it should have gone was hollow. I was just a bit nervous about strength. I do agree though that it would look better and will do it that way next time. Thanks for your info man!

 

[Gus Dering]

Is the wall mounted rail tight to the wall?
I think you need brackets that will make for a grab able rail.

 

[pinwheel]

Is the wall mounted rail tight to the wall?
I think you need brackets that will make for a grab able rail.

Returns on the ends & brackets show in the first pic, so I'd bet that's finger room.

 

[Gus Dering]

Returns on the ends & brackets show in the first pic, so I'd bet that's finger room.

I see said the blind man. I'll be quiet.

 

[TNTRenovate]

Not bad for your first time! I had my first satire l square experience a few years ago. It was a swap out. Not fun having to deal with other's work.