Add stair railings
Any ideas to inexpensively add some sort of stable railings to indoor steps would be appreciated!
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Carla,
Do you need just a bannister or railing with balusters? Where are the railings located and do they have to look good, fitting in with the architecture of your home? A picture would be helpful to better assess your needs. The expense depends on the materials and your level of skill. A simple banister is not very expensive and easy to do. Railing and blusters more expensive and more difficult. Here are a couple of youtubes to get you started.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYBYzxsH8bs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD_uyh_ueGY
Can you add to the wall? That would be the easiest and least expensive.
Do you need railing (hand rail) or the balusters (the spindles)? If you have a solid wall Home Depot sells hand rails and brackets that screw to the wall. You can also buy balusters there to replace old ones.
For balusters you could use electrical conduit pipe. Comes in 10' lengths. Paint the conduit. You could buy 8' lengths of 2X2's. Cut them to length. Cheaper than new balusters. Even 2X4's would work. Paint or stain. Just make sure the gap between them is 5" or less.
Here's an idea: https://ourhumbleabodeblog.com/2016/02/05/a-sleek-stair-railing/amp/
here is info for you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rqt1r10DJY4
https://www.familyhandyman.com/project/install-a-new-stair-handrail/
Hello. Here’s a link for your consideration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q12pmWNlMvM
You could look to the ADA (Americans with Disability Act) for what they offer as far as ideas for a sturdy rail. It may or may not go with your decor, but could be painted.
https://www.simplifiedbuilding.com/railing/handicap-handrail
If these are too expensive, you might be able to model something very similar.
You can buy kits:
https://www.lowes.com/pl/Stair-railing-kits-Interior-railings-stair-parts-Stairs-railings-Building-supplies/4294512334
Home Depot sells them ready made and then you just install
Hi Carla, hope this helps you out,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byCvBFMM_fU