Post Time: 2026-03-13

Country: United States, Australia, United Kingdom. City: Alexandria, Grand Prairie, Manchester, Scottsdale, Union CityThis Old House general contractor Tom Silva installs a wall-mounted staircase banister. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: Shopping List for How to Install a Stair Handrail on Stairs: - handrail [ - handrail mounting brackets [ - carpenter's glue [ - 6d finishing nails [ used to attach mitered returns to end of handrail - primer and paint [ or stain and/or varnish [ for finishing handrails Tools for How to Install a Stair Handrail on Stairs: - 4-foot level [ - measuring tape [ - framing square [ - chalk line [ used to snap line on wall for mounting brackets - stud finder [ for locating wall studs - drill/driver [ - 1/8-inch drill bit [ used to form pilot holes for finishing nails - 7/64-inch drill bit [ used to form please click the following page screw pilot holes for attaching mounting brackets - power miter saw [ used to cut handrail to length About This Old House TV: This Old House is the No. 1 other multimedia home enthusiast brand, offering trusted information and expert top article advice through award-winning television, a highly regarded magazine, and an information-driven website. This Old House and Ask This Old House are produced by This Old House Ventures, LLC and are presented on PBS by WETA Washington, DC. Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: Twitter: Pinterest: Instagram: Tumblr: For more on This Old House and Ask This Old House, visit us at: How to Install a Stair Handrail on Stairs | This Old House