Top 75 Rails Projects

1. 16. Dockside Lobster Bar (03:24)

   

   This lobster bar deck's cooking and seating island began life as a boat.

2. 17. Corner Handrail Posts (02:18)

   

   Get tips for installing the corner posts and the handrails.

3. 18. Step 5: Sand and Paint (00:50)

   

   How to finish the chair rail molding by sanding and painting or staining.

4. 19. Remodeling a Staircase

   

   Be the First

   Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to remodel a staircase.

   Time:

   --

   Cost:

   --

   Difficulty:

   Hard

5. 20. Easy Beadboard Wainscoting (02:08)

   

   Change the look of any bathroom by installing easy beadboard wainscoting.

6. 21. Step 3:Measure Position/Length (00:48)

   

   How to measure and mark walls for a chair rail.

7. 22. Step 1: Select a Chair Rail (00:27)

   

   How to choose the proper style and size chair rail for a room.

8. 23. How to Install Fence Rails (00:50)

   

   Get step-by-step instructions on how to cut and install fence post rails.

9. 24. Deck Bench Seat (02:57)

   

   Step-by-step directions for building a bench seat for a deck.

10. 25. Step 3: Install the Top Rail (01:10)

    

    Amy Matthews shows how to install the top rail of custom wainscoting.

11. 26. Installing Modular Carpet (04:43)

    

    These modular carpet panels make custom carpeting a do-it-yourself project.

12. 27. Installing a Rail Cap (00:23)

    

    Give the rail sections a nice finished look by installing a rail cap.

13. 28. Installing Siding (00:60)

    

    John DeSilvia shares practical advice on installing siding.

14. 29. How to Build Custom Deck Railings

    

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    With the deck floor complete, build custom railings. The decks support posts serve as mounts for the new railing system.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $500 - $1,000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

15. 30. How to Install a Stairway Handrail

    

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    These basic step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to install a stairway handrail for added safety.

    Time:

    2 hours

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate