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A perfect complement to our Lincoln Rail System, the Lincoln Stair Rail is the easy to install and maintain solution to add form an functionality to your deck stairs. Made from durable textured, powder-coated aluminum and available in a number of lengths and colors, the Lincoln Stair Rail is designed to add style to your outdoor living space.

In this video, we will show you how to install the Lincoln Aluminum Railing System. For more information, visit https://www.colorguardrailing.com/products/lincoln-aluminum-railing for more information.

Lincoln Stair Rail by Color Guard

Today we are going to install the Lincoln Stair Rail by Color Guard.

The Lincoln Stair Rail comes fully kitted and includes top and bottom rails with vinyl inserts, balusters, brackets and hardware.

Stair kits are available in 4 to 8 foot lengths, and are available in white, black or bronze. Black and white are only available in 6 and 8 foot lengths.

To install you will need the following tools: Drills, speed square, file, pencil, tape measure, a 2×4 to assist with installation, a power miter saw and a level.

Pro-Tip!

Chips happen. That’s why we offer touch-up kits perfectly matched to the color of your railing.
The Lincoln Stair Rail is installed between two Aluminum Posts with Cap and Collar.

Place bottom post on lowest step or landing.

Place a piece of tape on baluster insert to keep from moving.

Place bottom rail against posts, baluster openings up. And Measure horizontally from both posts to the edge of the first baluster hole, the distance should be no less than 3” on both ends. Move lower post as needed to achieve 3” minimum spacing.

Secure lower post, level and plumb.

Place the Bottom Rail Assembly on the stairs and against the posts with baluster openings facing up. Place the speed square against post and on top of rail.

Mark a horizontal line on inside of both upper and lower posts. You can now install the collars. collars.

On the upper post, measure up 31 and a quarter inches from the first horizontal line and mark.
On the lower post, measure up three quarters of an inch from first horizontal line and mark a new line. Then measure up 31-¼” from the new line and make a third horizontal line. Erase the first line you made on the post.

With two horizontal lines on each post, make a vertical mark seven eights of an inch in from the outer edge of each post that intersects with the 4 horizontal lines.

Pre-drill a 5/32” hole on each mark, 4 holes total.

Using the speed square to keep base level, predrill another hole and attach with provided screws. Repeat for second base.

Install Stair Bottom Brackets with the screw holes facing down. Adjust bracket until the face is perpendicular to the stair angle, then tighten set screws.

Place a 2×4 flat onto the stairs against the posts.

Set the Bottom Rail Assembly onto the 2×4 with the baluster openings facing up. Slide until the baluster openings are centered between the posts. There must be at least 1-1/4” to first baluster opening to ensure the Bottom Rail Bracket has proper clearance.

Clamp to either post or have a second person hold the Bottom Rail Assembly to keep it from moving, then mark the bottom rail at the intersection of the face of the Adjustable Stair Bottom Brackets (H) and the Bottom Rail Assembly (F) for each post.

Mark the rail with “T” near the upper post – that way you’ll know which end goes up.
Make your cuts using a miter saw. We recommend using a 10-inch 82 carbide blade.
Confirm the rail fits between the brackets and trim rail if needed.

Slide the Bottom Rail Bracket onto Bottom Rail Assembly with baluster openings facing up, and bracket facing down and out. Set bottom rail between posts and attach to Brackets using included screws.

Install Top Adjustable Stair Brackets into the remaining bases. Rotate bracket until the face is perpendicular to the stair angle and tighten set screw.

Put a baluster into the highest and lowest baluster openings in the Bottom Rail.

Set the Top Rail Assembly onto the 2 balusters and check to make sure openings are equal.
Push Top Rail Assembly against posts and adjust until balusters are plumb and equal to posts.
Mark the top rail for cuts. Again, mark a “T” near the upper post so you’ll know which end goes up.
Make your cuts using a miter saw.

Confirm the rail fits between the brackets and trim rail if needed.

Slide the Top Brackets onto the top rail, with the mounting holes facing out.

Turn rail over so the baluster openings are facing up. Position the bracket flush with the end of the rail, locate the bottom mounting hole, and pre-drill a 5/32” hole. Install (1) #10×1” (E) screw through bracket and into rail. Repeat for opposite end of rail.

Install remaining balusters and attach top rail to balusters. Position top rail between top brackets and install using included screws.

Install post caps, and you’re done.