HOW TO INSTALL STANDARD STAIR RAILING/ CONTINUED TREX SELECT ®
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Installing Balusters 15. Slide remaining
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balusters into bottom rail until balusters are fully seated.
Attachment of Top Rail to Post 16. Place top rail onto balusters, allowing the top rail to rest on the surface of the balusters.
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11. Mark top stair rail at post intersections.
NOTE: For attachment of brackets to posts, use at least a 3" long drill bit or extension so as to not damage sides of rails when installing.
12. Remove rail, and cut along the marks.
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NOTE: Verify the height of the railing before installing rail to post to ensure this meets proper height requirements for stairs.
TIP: Pre-drill prior to screw installation using a 7/64" drill bit
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Attaching Brackets on Top Stair Rail
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13. Snap the top stair
adaptor bracket (labeled TOP) to the standard bracket. Repeat for remaining bracket.
17a.Attach top stair rail bracket to upper post using two #9-16 x 3 " screws (provided) . 17b.Attach top stair rail bracket to lower post using two #9-16 x 3 " screws (provided) . IMPORTANT NOTE: SET DRILL TO LOW SPEED AND LOW CLUTCH SETTING WHEN INSTALLING THESE SCREWS. DO NOT USE IMPACT DRIVER.
TIP: Use a dab of super glue when snapping bracket together. This will help stabilize bracket when installing.
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Attaching Post Caps and Installing Foot Block 18. Secure post caps with silicone or PVC adhesive (apply adhesive on the
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inside self-centering/ corner tabs). Attach Foot Block per Foot Block instructions.
14. On the TOP RAIL, attach the assembled stair brackets to the side WITH the baluster holes. Attach both brackets using three #8-18x1" self-drilling screws (provided).
NOTE: Clean up any excess adhesive before it dries.
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NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.
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