Installation

Installation

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What is the durability of the black powder coat railing? Does it scratch easily?

The black railing is anodized, not powder-coated, the hardware, however, is powder-coated black to match. All finishes can scratch and, if a scratch is deep enough to expose the underlying metal, it will be visible…[more]

Satin Black Paint

There is no touch-up paint for the black handrail, as it is an anodized finish and cannot be matched with paint. One of the advantages of anodizing, though, is that small scuff marks and even light scratches can be removed with a mildly abrasive cleanser like Comet or Barkeepers Friend.

What screws should I use for steel studs?

You can attach Promenaid pivoting brackets to commercial-grade (heavy gauge) steel studs using the supplied screws. Attaching pivoting brackets to residential-grade steel studs is not recommended…[more]

What screws should I use for brick or concrete?

You can use 1/4″ flat head ‘Tapcon’ masonry screws (or equivalent) to attach Promenaid pivoting brackets to brick or concrete. They must be of sufficient length and they must be installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations…[more]

What supplies will I need to install Promenaid railing?

A Promenaid Handrail Kit comes complete with all the materials you need for a standard installation: railing with anti-slip insert, endcaps with set screws, the recommended number of brackets, and bracket screws for wood studs…[more]

What are the U-shaped aluminum pieces for?

The small horseshoe-shaped aluminum pieces are shims. You can use them if necessary under the post flange, to make the post vertical on an uneven mounting surface…[more]

How do I install pivoting brackets?

  1. Make sure that the bracket is perpendicular to the handrail and is fully inserted into the handrail channel
  2. Twist the bracket clockwise. You should feel no resistance at first…[more]

How do I cut Promenaid railing to length?

Promenaid aluminum handrail is available pre-cut to the inch but, if you need to cut it on site, you can use a standard miter saw just like the one you would use to trim wooden moldings…[more]

Can I attach brackets to drywall?

In general, Promenaid brackets must be attached to studs, masonry, or equivalent wall structure.  Attaching to drywall alone is not sufficient. There are a few possible exceptions…[more]

Can I increase the space between the handrail and the wall?

The standard spacing between Promenaid handrail and the wall is 1-1/2″. You may wish to increase this space in some cases, for example…[more]

How do I install Channelux LED modules?

Channelux LED modules can be installed anywhere along the length of the handrail. They fit flush inside the channel, connect together in a ‘daisy chain’ and can be powered by low voltage wires via any wall connection or Sprocketlock bracket…[more]