How to Replace a Stair Railing | This Old House
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- This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares some tricks for installing a new, sturdy staircase balustrade. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)
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Tom helps a homeowner rebuild a stair banister that was not built to code.
Shopping List for Replacing a Stair Railing:
- handrail [amzn.to/2XCZaPx], balusters [amzn.to/2XfCZzv], and spacer block [amzn.to/2LpWMFj]
- wood plugs [amzn.to/2JpMC5d], used to patch holes in stair treads
- carpenter’s glue [amzn.to/2FDu1Bk]
- 80-grit abrasive sanding disk [amzn.to/2JbFR6F]
- railing bolt [amzn.to/2ZYXYno], for connecting turn out to handrail
- 100-grit sandpaper [amzn.to/2RJdVew]
- painters tape [amzn.to/2ITL5Fo]
- 3-inch long screws [amzn.to/2ZVPL30]
- 3/8-inch-diameter wood plugs [[amzn.to/2JpMC5d]], used to fill screw holes
Tools for Replacing a Stair Railing:
- drill/driver [amzn.to/2Jigb8K]
- bar clamps [amzn.to/2XfAo8F]
- random-orbit sander [amzn.to/2IUspVY]
- miter saw [amzn.to/2JaUVS4]
- self-locking pliers [amzn.to/2JgQDsf]
- open-end wrench [amzn.to/2XfuwMW]
- framing square [amzn.to/2XAeKeJ]
- layout square [amzn.to/2XAfHnj]
- dead-blow mallet [amzn.to/2LrI154]
All of the materials for this project, including oak plugs, railings, balusters, newel posts, and railing bolts are available at home centers and lumber yards. The fast-drying spray polyurethane is made by Minwax [www.minwax.com/].
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How to Replace a Stair Railing | This Old House
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Is there ANY carpentry task that Tom Silva CANNOT do???? The man is a MASTER at what he does!
He learns from others before he makes the videos lol
@Doug Celeste, plumbing. 🙊
MIG weld😂
Samad Abdul Nothing wrong with that.
Mr Silva, you are a genius sir. Was having difficulty figuring out how I would predrill each baluster hole with the correct angle so that they're plumb. Thanks to Mr Silva I now know exactly how to do it. Pay no attention to the other clowns and their comments about this video, just listen to Mr Silva. THANK YOU again for this amazing video and keep up the great work!!!
This shaft is rock solid, Tom!
Ayooooooo!!
😂
Tom not only has the greatest skill but also has the skill to teach other how to do it with very simple instructions.
And he does rock solid work.
Worth watching for the tip on drilling bigger holes 😊
I’ve installed some pretty involved hand rail, box newel and baluster systems but still learned some interesting tips from this clip. Love this guy.
When Tom asked her to give it a try, am I the only one that wanted her to attempt to slide down the handrail lol
neppy5 lol
too funny!
neppy5 @
If she do that will be fucked up
Al ta'azov lamrot zot et ama'ake adayin
3:25 “now it makes sense to me.”😂
Idk why every thing she says pisses me off what is wrong with me.
Besofo shel davar lamrot zot al ta'azov et ama'ake adayin
Lamrot zot besofo shel davar al ta'azov et ama'ake adayin
Love learning new techniques. And I used to laugh when I saw Bob Villa standing over you explaining how “WE” are doing this or “WE” are doing that. And how you looked at him as if to say “What’s this WE crap” you’re the real deal. Keep it up.
I'm 6'1 and 43 years old, but when I grow up , I want to be just like Tom Silva
Why did we need to know your height?
This comment wins the internet 😂
Tom did an excellent job of explaining and demonstrating the replacement and installation of a new railing which exemplifies his master craftsmanship. Please tell Tom, thank you so much for this video!
Love learning new tricks on how todo stuff Tommy always has the best solutions
Your videos are extremely informative for the person who has the skills, but lack the experience in a specific task. Thank you so much! Great vids
“This is rock solid.” The video immediately ends. I wonder if Shelly didn’t plummet to her death right after saying that, but they edited it out! 🤣🤣
Love the concision yet tips-and-tricks-packed nature of these videos. Great work and much appreciated!
Tom makes everything look easy!
tom is a talented guy, I've been doing this 31 years and always like new ideas on how to do a project.
Skill level high. Attempt if you wish. Good video.
Wait wait wait, I watched the entire video so that I could see HOW he screws the top in. TOM, THIS IS THE FIRST TIME YOU HAVE FORSAKEN ME! I guess I'll just have to figure this one out without....This Old House D:
Tommy: "If you can hold this rail.."
Lady: "Shooer"
Yes!!! From her accent, I believe she was from a caribbean island.....perhaps Jamaica.
I would never have the confidence to do railing 😊
ROCK SOLID..... get in there Tom
I always watch it before sleeping. It helps me to fall asleep.
master carpenter at work
The "This is rawk salid" at the end made the video that much better.
That is some serious skill! The measurements and everything...!
That's a lot of technical work, yes!!
This book was a great resource for ideas, practical advice czcams.com/users/postUgkx-b91_bYU48sOwHX-XC49tRRXRxcnOmZm and pro tips I purchased the plans for the 10'x16' colonial and used them for the basics and made my own modifications. I built my shed for storage and lawn equipment, but decided to sheath and side it in case I ever wanted to add insulation and turn it into a shop or bunkhouse. I poured over this book all winter while I planned and found it to be the all-around best shed book out there.
"this is rock solid" Thats what she said
I've heard that from so many women, it's not that funny anymore.
It is what she said, I watched the same video.
"You miss %100 of the shots you don't take - Wayne Gretzky" - Michael Scott
Exact video I've been looking for! The spindles that insert into the handrail, instead of those that are glued to it. Thanks. You have a lot more fun tools than I do, but this really helped me get to the bottom of how to line everything up. Thanks.
I love this guy..he is so amazing
Awesome video...at least we now have an idea how to do it!
Good tricks there Tom Silva😊
Tommy you're a genius
you the man amigo tom, I learned a lot from you man I thank you for you knowledge God bless you tom silva
Master. Absolute master
good and I love it!
Great vid and ... I wanted to see how tightened that turn out to railing fastener bolt
if you drill a 1/4" hole for the lag portion of the railing bolt and then drill a 1/2" hole for the threaded portion in the other piece of wood, you have some "play" so that the two holes do not have to align perfectly as you can move one of the rails to the exact location prior to gluing. Tightening the nut still kicks my butt.
It's not hard. Only get a little turn with each time you put the wrench on. Finger tighten as much as possible first.
Yea. I noticed he didn't show that part.
Or simply drill a 1-inch deep pilot hole into the handrail end, then cut off a 3/16th profile wafer where you just drilled the hole. put that wafer against the other handrail end to use as a guide where you need to drill a matching hole. So easy.
I never in a million years would have drilled the holes in the handrail at the proper angle to accept the balusters.
You could use one of these.
www.harborfreight.com/angle-drill-guide-95622.html
he's made those mistakes and figured it out more than once
you would the second time.....
Tommy has been doing this longer then you've been alive. Don't question his methods
@@TheGreatEscape77 I will be 59 this month.
What a craftsman! - Tom, I am in awe of you ! ! ! I'm a DIY'er and that job would frustrate me so much I would probably throw my tools :)
I like your vidios they are good learning videos help me in a few situations
6:02
*This is rawk sawlid*
I've been a carpenter/contractor for 30 years...I don't mind doing deck rails but; for interior stairways with the newels and goosenecks and volutes etc...Screw that! I always subbed those out to guys that do it all the time...Straight runs were never a problem, like we have in our rowhomes in philly but; those mainline staircases are masterpieces...Oh, no, not me...:)...
All screwed up top and rock solid Tom . Great video even got the bird involved .
Besofo shel davar lamrot zot al ta'azov et ama'ake adayin
2:08 and gravity is defied or they solicited a ghost to hold the handrail. Great video. I am about to to the same and this answers a lot of questions.
I suggest watch ''What on earth happened'' link in my about tab to learn that the earth is not a globe.
Friends,
After this 3:23 Mr. Silva is going to get upgraded dexterity points for sure!
Well done!
Gauge block. I learned that from this video.
Hi I was wondering if you could do a video on removing the old stair rails and putting in the metal balusters hollow or solid as I would think they would be the same? thank you I love the detail and reasoning that you give with each step so thanks for that!!
So clever!
This guy is great.
So how did he attach the end of the rail to the wall ?
I had the same question!
Good carpentery skills.
That was cool to watch
THIS IS ROCK SOWLID
Such simple ideas and great solution....I really like this video, thanks from the UK
Could you please post a video about removing railings without destroying them? I am trying to replace stair carpets with wood. I would like to reuse the existing railings.
Virginia Handiwoman Just remove all the bolts and screws, hold a piece of wood underneath the handrail, and tap it up and out with a hammer? There cannot be not much more to it.
looks easier than it really is
Very nice! Congratulations, sir.
She was hoping Tom was gonna give her the rock solid afterwards.
Lamrot zot al ta'azov et ama'ake adayin
this guy is amazing
thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge
Wow good stuff here.
Great video!
This 6min video will represent the most cruicial 2 days to 2 weeks works work on my new stairway project! At the bottom of my stairs, I have planned (and already purchased) a curved, circular end railing, that will hold a few more balusters. The old stairway didn't have this, so I am very concerned! Any advice is welcome!
This guy is sooooo 👍 good
Stairbuilder and railing man master stairbuilder by trade 27 years master stairbuilder that's a title I yearned!
Você e muito bom no que faz parabéns
"This is rock solid" That's what she said.🤣
Job well done.
Great tips in this video!
6:04 thanks baby I get that all the time...
Awesome 👍
Good job
nice....thanks
Bravo
Tommy was rock solid I’m sure lol 😂🤣😂
So what price would one assign to Tom's knowledge and skills? It's staggering.
I would guess to hire someone like tom you would probably be paying around 100 an hour plus materials
@@chris6200 my question ws actually commenting in his invaluable life experience and training.
What is the best material for building a shed?
Can you spot repair the old holes with varnish? What did you do for that? Do you have to sand and varnish the whole step?
verners carpentry
workmanship and quality
saw variety
code...
Rawkkk sawlid...
did anybody else get the feeling that she wanted Tim Silva to be Rock Solid
I have the same setup I've put off completing for years. This helps. but... 1- I can't find spindles long enough ( because the spindles on the back of the tread must be longer than standard length) and 2- spindles are tapered so the ones on the back of the tread will require a smaller hole at the rail? If anyone knows of a more detailed video of landing spindles on treads I would love to see one :)
How did you install the newel post, that's the part I need to see.
*I am also a furniture carpenter and I do a carpentry job on the idea that you can see my work in carpentry and tell your opinion*
How do I take off the handrail to change the Newell post only?
I would like to see the lady give it a try at the end of the rail rather than at the wall support. Usually cantilever beams are weakest at the furthest point from the support.
I am getting ready to install a handrail though I hadn't real on some stairs I was I will send a picture so you can give me some input
VERY NICE JAB
Very nice job...
How did he tighten that turnout nut?
Looks the same? Adjusting spacing?
Added spindles to bring the stairs up to current code that requires balusters to be no more than 4 inches apart.
What was wrong with the old handrail? They look identical...
They added spindles. Current code requires that balusters be no more than 4 inches apart. She might have made the change because she has young grandchildren.
Are expressed with fixing railing
I'm doing mine at the moment and I bought all my balusters together, the same length. As I cut each to fit, the ones going up the stairs are of course shorter, and since they are cut lower from the top, they give they Wierd illusion that they are much thicker at the top. Which they now are! The lowest at cut to 38, while a couple are 32. Should I have bought different size balusters, also that when I cut to fit they look better to the eye?
I don't think I'll get an answer in time but maybe it'll help someone else
Keen observation. I never thought about that. I am doing the same and also bought my balusters already. Likely no one but you would ever notice. i can see it above now that you point it out. That would be a great argument for cutting at the bottom vs the top.
Didnt expect the comments to be as great as they are. Thanks everyone!
How would u remove it
The complexity of this would require a Cray super-computer running for a month
You didn't show how you tightened that railing bolt in that small access hole. It would seem that a standard wrench would not be narrow enough to both fit in, and be able to turn a sufficient amount.
Was thinking the same thing.
He used a special wireless wrench which allows complete access and gives proper torque to the nut simultaneously. He didn't show this as it's a rare tool which practically nobody owns.
He used a stair rail wrench
6:04 "This is rawk sawlid."