Wall Mounted Handrail Installation Height

Using electronic stud finder mark wall studs at top middle and bottom of staircase.

Wall mounted handrail installation height.

Step 3 below shows how to find this wall mounted handrail height point at the top of the stair. Above the front edge of the stair nosings. Mark bracket height on level. Use level to mark bracket height on wall at top and bottom of staircase.

Place the short cut returns from step 2 against the two ends of the handrail so the returns turn the handrail end toward. Railing that projects farther than this will crowd the walking path especially when there is a railing at the other side of he stairs limiting the walking space. Measure up from the floor 34 5 inches and make a mark on the rear wall at this height. Mount the wooden handrail with screws from the bracket s assembly kit.

We chose 36 in. Calculate height of handrail and mounting brackets. Sufficient vertical clearance between upper and lower handrails 9 inches 230 mm minimum should be provided to help prevent entrapment. Snap chalk line to connect the two wall marks.

The edge of the handrail that is farthest away from the wall it is mounted on should not project more than 4 1 2 inches from the wall. To meet building code requirements the stair railing should be mounted so that the top of the handrail height is 34 to 38 in.