How to make stair rails sturdier?
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the hand rail? Or other stair part.....the raisers that hold the treads....the part we put our feet on? The hand rails I like the oak ones, very little give.
This step by step instructional site says its just a matter of replacing the hardware. http://www.ehow.com/how_8741963_make-stair-railings-sturdy.html ; Good luck!
If you want your hand rails sturdier, you need to secure them into the studs inside your wall.
PVC PIPE AND LAG BOLTS! PAINT it however you want It's A FOREVER RAIL!!
Is your newel post loose, most common cause of loose railing,,,,
hollow newel post... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou2Q7LyqZzU
solid newel.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6_TNkcGL5I
if your railing is held by metal brackets, tighten them up both on the railing and wall...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-Rl1p82FiY
if the spindles are loose tighten them. might have to nail in at base and glue top in place.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BdbJnuVBoI