Stair brackets easily installed with adhesive, our stair
brackets provide classic architectural detailing to any staircase from
sweeping grand rises to modern stair steps. Stair brackets made from
high-density furniture grade polyurethane, these finishing touches are
exquisitely detailed from hand-crafted molds insuring a quality products
every time. All stair brackets come in two sizes and can be finished with
either latex or oil base paint
Tools and Material for stair brackets installation
- Sponge or clean cloth
- Caulking gun
- Carpenter’s saw or circular saw
- Elastomeric adhesive caulk [White Lightning® 3006 recommended]
Optional Tools and Material for stair brackets installation
- Putty Knife
- Hammer an nail set
- 6d or 8d finishing nails [bright finish or electro-galvanized] fasteners
must penetrate substrate a min. of 1/2 to 3/4 inches
- Extra fine sandpaper
planning your space for stair brackets installation
Be sure to specify LEFT or RIGHT stair
brackets when you place your order The image right shows how to
determine "left" and "right" stair brackets (A)
An easy reminder: right brackets "point" to the right and left
brackets "point" to the left
before stair brackets installation
Due to the small size and intricate details of the stair brackets products,
we recommend that you finish (paint or faux finish) the product before installation
After stair brackets installation touch-up any area as needed
surface preparation for stair brackets installation
Clean all surfaces free of dirt and loose
particles with a clean cloth or sponge
Make sure area is completely dry before installing stair brackets
For best results remove the quarter round or half round molding on
both vertical and horizontal edges of stair riser (B) Stair brackets
should but up to edges
Place stair bracket to stair to determine if cutting brackets ends
is necessary. Stair bracket should span the vertical and horizontal
lengths of riser. If it does not, consider adding quarter or half
round molding to stair length (C)
general stair brackets installation
Before installing trim stair brackets to size (if necessary) to
match tread depth and/or height
Lay the stair brackets face down on a surface that will not mar the
product face, such as a clean cloth.
Apply a 1/2" continuous bead of latex adhesive/caulk along the stair
bracket back edge (D)
Gently press the stair bracket into place. Apply caulk around edge
as needed and smooth caulk with your finger or putty knife, giving
the appearance of the bracket been part of the wall (E)
Wipe off any excess adhesive/caulk with damp sponge
Option: You may want to tack or secure larger stair brackets into
place using finishing nail. If you want to remove nails after
adhesive/caulk dries, leave approximately 1/2" nail exposed for easy
removal. TIP: Nail components in ornamentation areas of stair
brackets into wall. When adhesive/caulk dries approx. 2 -
3hours)either remove finishing nails or use nail set to countersink
nails, making sure that nails penetrate wall at least 1/2" to 3/4".
Fill nail holes with adhesive/caulk - smooth the surface with your
finger or putty knife. Once caulk is dry and if needed, lightly sand
any rough spots with fine sandpaper
Touch up stair brackets with paint as needed
when installing a stair brackets always follow this safety suggestions
Follow good construction practices
When using power tools, adhesive and finishing materials [such as
paint or stain], be sure to follow manufacturer’s instructions
Always wear safety goggles when using a power tool or hammer
Always use the right tool and/or equipment for the job
Century stair brackets function as a decorative elements only, and
are not designed to support electrical fixtures or provide any load bearing capacity.
InvitingHome.com shall not be responsible if any failure to comply
with these installation instructions results in the product failing to perform the purpose intended
stair brackets manufacture warranty
Century Architectural Specialties warrants all its products to be
free from manufacturing defects for a period of three [3] years from
the date of purchase. This warranty does not include damage or other
problems resulting from improper installation, misuse or normal wear
and tear. Century’s liability is limited to product replacement
cost. It does not include freight or handling expenses, installation
cost or any other costs or expenses incurred in connection with the
purchase or use of our products
