10 Guided Steps:Install Decorative Railings

Decorative Railing

Deck railings are a great addition to the exterior of your home and a great addition to your indoor and outdoor safety. Some basics and advice on how to install railings to your deck will be explained here.

A railing is a form of fencing assembled from rails, posts, top rails, bottom rails, post caps, and other accessories that can be used indoors or out. Commonly used on stairs, balconies, patios and porches. It can be composed of various materials.

Commonly used are glass railings, aluminum railings, steel wire railings, wrought iron railings, wooden railings, stainless steel railings, wood-plastic composite railings, etc.

When the glass railing is used in and around the swimming pool, it is easy to leave dirt and needs to be cleaned regularly. Wooden railings are mostly used indoors, and more attention should be paid to maintenance if they are used outdoors. Compared with glass and wood railings, wood-plastic composite railings have a wider range of applications and can be used indoors and outdoors easily without additional maintenance.

Wrought iron railings must be regularly sealed and coated to prevent rust. Composite railings are easier to maintain than wrought iron railings. The use of stainless steel material, without the trouble of maintenance, has a modern industrial style. Unlike stainless steel railings, composite railings have a wooden texture, which is more natural.

Each material has its inherent advantages and disadvantages. It is best to choose the one that better meets your needs and matches your house style.

Balustrade Kit

Unifloor composite decking balustrade provides a kit of accessories and instructions to facilitate your installation. The kits include WPC post supporter, WPC post, WPC cap, top rail, bottom rail, baluster, rail connection, end cover, post cap & skirt, screws.

Fix Steps

1. Measure the length of the balustrade first, and calculate the equal distance between each post. Install the post supporters into the deck and fix them with screws.
2. Make sure that the post support will not move during the installation process and keep it vertical.
3. Slide the wood plastic composite posts down onto the post supporter. Drill 4 holes on the post to fix the post and the supporter.
4. Cut a small piece of the end cover and slip it into the channel from the top to the bottom so that the rail can be set. Next, place the post skirt over the post straight down to the bottom.
5.  Insert the rail connectors in either side.
6.  Slide the end cover pieces into the channel of the bottom rail, and slide the connector into the channel. Before inserting the last one, make sure that the rail connector is firmly fixed in the rail. It is important that the connector is fully inserted.
7. Slide the finished bottom rail into the channels in the posts, then whilst keeping horizontal slide down to the bottom until the rail rests fully on the end covers.
8.  Follow the steps for the bottom rail to set the top rail. Position pieces of baluster to the connectors. Insert a long piece of end cover into the channel to each post. Then, slide the handrail into the post channels and take care to put each connector into its balustrade.
9.  Slide a piece of end cover into the channel above the handrail and repeat on the other side.
10. Add top caps to complete.

Maintain Requirements

The surface of the decking balustrade is wood-plastic composite material that has strong water and stain resistance, so it requires easy maintenance with jet cleaning or simple hose flushing. Regular cleaning is needed for longer-lasting beauty and lifespan.

Other Points to Mention

1. Tools you will need in this fix process:

• Tape Measure, String Line and Spirit Level
• Drill/Driver and Screw Driver
• Fine Tooth Wood Saw or Power Saw
• Hacksaw
• Appropriate Screws

2. As for the height or other building requirements, please refer to related articles or consult local Planning Approval and Building Regulations.

3. Fitting decking balustrade under the guidance of professionals to ensure it can be installed and used correctly.

There should be a minimum clearance of 50mm to 75mm between the handrail and the adjacent wall.

Contact US!

Aludream is a leading manufacturer and supplier of composite railings in China. If you have any needs, please contact us for more information.