Place Bracket and Post
From Install Outdoor Handrail · Step 3 of 8 · Video by The Home Improvement Channel
Showing 3:31–3:51 of the source video.
What happens in this clip
Place the metal mounting bracket onto the concrete, aligning its holes with the freshly drilled and cleaned holes. Insert the railing post into the bracket to ensure a proper fit and alignment. The bracket should sit flush against the concrete surface.
What's used
Tools
- Post Mount Metal Bracket
- Railing Post
About the full video
This video provides detailed instructions on how to install vinyl railing posts directly into concrete patios or steps, ensuring a secure and permanent fixture. The process covers marking and drilling holes, securing metal brackets with specialized concrete screws, leveling posts, cutting railing sections to size, installing balusters, and finally attaching the railing to the posts.
Step 3 of 8: Mark Bracket Locations
Hold each bracket against the concrete at the marked locations for the handrail. Ensure the brackets are aligned correctly with the desired slope of the handrail. Use a pencil or marker to precisely outline the position of each mounting hole on the concrete surface.
Other videos for this step
Install Outdoor Handrail
This project outlines the steps for installing a surface mount handrail on outdoor concrete steps. It covers selecting the appropriate handrail and hardware, preparing the concrete surface, marking and drilling holes, and securely mounting the handrail.
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