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Our kits come with all the necessary hardware and instructions for installation, making the process as simple as possible. Even if you're not a DIY expert, you can easily install our products with just a few basic tools.
Connecting Handrails to Flat Rails (Straight)
Required products:
- Handrail Kit
- Flat Rail Kit
- Top Rail Oval Connectors - Pivot Able 180 Fixed
Connecting Handrails to Flat Rails (Turn)
Required products:
- Handrail Kit
- Flat Rail Kit
- Top Rail Oval Connectors - Corner 90 Fixed
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How to Measure Your Stairs Handrail
Measure the total run of the stairs in feet
This is the distance between the edge of the first step landing and the edge of the top landing
If your steps are uniform, simply measure the run or length of each step and multiply it by the number of steps. Otherwise, measure and add them individually or use a measuring tape.
In this example, each step is 10.75” and we have 4 steps. The total total run is 43” or 3’7”.
Round Up the total run
This will determine which variant of our handrail kit will fit best
In step 1, our total run was 3’7”. We round this up to 4’. Therefore, the recommended handrail kit to be installed is our CRHR4.
Note:
This method also works for uneven and odd steps, or longer and less steps.
Note:
This method also works for uneven and odd steps, or longer and less steps.
Ensure sufficient horizontal clearance
Measure the distance between the bottom landing (a bit beyond the edge of the first step landing) and the top landing (beyond the edge of the top landing). This distance must be greater than the required clearance
Make sure you have enough room for the handrail to be installed end-to-end.
Doors and walls should be accounted for when measuring the required clearance. In this example, the CRHR4 needs a minimum of 56” to comfortably fit.
Required clearance for each variation
Clearance Troubleshooting
If the top landing does not have enough space and horizontal clearance falls short of the required distance, you will have a number of options
Option A: Move bottom post to bottom landing
Option B: Move Top Rail further down
Option C: Cut Top rail and Middle rail. Instructions will be provided in your kit on How to Cut your Top and Middle rail
Option D: Size down to a shorter variant. In this case, the CRHR3
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We’re a small business based in the great state of Nevada.
Our founder Richard, started the company after trying to build railing to help his mother get around the backyard, and realized how difficult and expensive it was to install safety railings.
And so, CR Handrail was born. We’re on a mission to make easy and affordable for people across America to keep their families safe, with handrails designed to last a lifetime.
