Many people have various tastes and choices while decorating their homes. But one item of décor that can garner appreciation and adoration from your friends and guests is a spiral staircase. In fact, the use of spiral staircase as an architectural work dates back to ancient days. Procuring a spiral staircase is not of much issue, as you can choose amongst a variety of options available in the market. But selecting the right style and make is necessary.

If you do not have constraints related to budget, you can opt for the classic wooden models, which can add panache to your home. You can even choose minimalistic models of staircase, made of iron or steel, which is comparatively cheaper and pocket friendly. It’s suited for narrow spacing and can be used to connect lower and upper rooms. Some brands also manufacture portable spiral staircases that can be assembled and de-assembled as and when required.

The over-the-post handrail consists of the top rail on top of the main posts, which gives the rail a continuous, one-piece flow.

Instructions

1. Read the building codes which govern stair construction requirements, each area may have different requirements.

2. The over the post rail should be firmly installed into its frame.
At the two-inch mark at the edge of stair case, measure off the width for the newels. Using a straight edge draw the center line onto the floor where you want the rail to be installed. The newel should divide the center line.

3. Look at the rail and see if you want it divided into sections.

4. By referring to your code sheet see newel heights allowed for your area. Rail thickness should be considered as part of your total height.

5. The newel should be cut according the correct length decided by the calculation. The cut and notched newel is securely attached to the framing of the rail section with bolts, screws, wood glue, as per the code requirement. The newel pin is inserted into the top of it.

6. Cut the rail carefully after measuring and install as per local stair building coding.