How Do You Make A Stair Rail?
Railings are essential for home safety, but a railing can also serve as a stairway embellishment. Unfortunately, quality stair railings can be expensive; at homedepot.com, a leading lumber and hardware retailer, the cheapest railing is an 8-foot red oak railing for $54.42. Larger or higher-quality railings run upward of double or triple this price. Measure the staircase from the bottom-most step to the top. Always measure in advance, making sure you get a single piece of lumber long enough to span the entire stairway. A single, solid, seamless piece of wood looks more uniform than a rail made from several sections pieced together. It also adds stability. Get a solid piece of wood to fit your personal preferences. Generally speaking, many railings are about 2 to 4 inches and 2 to 3 inches wide, but these dimensions are not set in stone. Grip the wood to see if it feels comfortable. Any hardwood will work well, but typical railings are made from cherry, red oak or maple. Cut the wood to
