How to Attach a Handrail to a Fitting

If you, a family member or a friend need assistance climbing stairs or getting out of a bathtub, adding a handrail to your shower, walkway or outdoor porch steps may help. You can install a handrail yourself and save some money. You only need a few supplies, including proper fittings, to connect the handrail to posts. Fittings can be found for various angles that match the requirements for your handrail.

Things You'll Need

• Allen wrench
• Type C50-88 fittings (or another type)

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Purchase your angle fittings. Type C50 fittings allow you to create a handrail at nearly any angle.

   • 2

     Secure your handrail post to the base.

   • 3

     Connect the C50-88 fitting to the top edge of the post with a screwdriver.

   • 4

     Attach the handrail to the C50-88 fitting using an Allen wrench. Let the handrail hang to the ground.

   • 5

     Repeat steps 2 and 3 on the opposite end of the handrail.