I have cement stair and the rod iron railings have rusted off. There is only one post left. Can this be taken off and new one added without replacing the steps? What kind of store would have the railings and how would you go about finding someone to install them?
This Site Might Help You. RE: Can a railing be added to cement stairs? I have cement stair and the rod iron railings have rusted off. There is only one post left. Can this be taken off and new one added without replacing the steps? What kind of store would have the railings and how would you go about finding someone to install them?
Any place that specializes in wrought iron will be able to fabricate and replace your railings. You do not need to re-pour the stairs. There are a couple of different ways to fix this depending on what is left of the original railing and how it was attached. Look up wrought iron in the yellow pages.
A definite yes. You can even find a carpenter in your area to do the railings. Or if you prefer iron, there are plenty of people who do that too. Google stair railings and you will find something you like to give you some ideas about type and price.
Here you go, one at a time. Yes, railings built of all types of materials (iron, wood, pvc, etc) can be added to existing cement steps. Yes, a small grinder will get rid of the existing post. There are several fasteners designed to attached materials to concrete. If you are attempting to do this yourself, I prefer lag bolts and shields, because they are the sturdiest and most forgiving. Any hardware store will have them and can set you up. Any big home improvement store will have both wood and pvc materials that will allow you to build the steps yourself if you are so inclined. Any decent carpenter will be able to handle this for you if you would like. If you want iron railings, they do have those at some of the bigger stores. They allow you to cut pieces and connect them to build your railing. These are cheap and will not last long. If you really want iron, find a fabricator (iron works) shop locally and have them give a price on building and if you would like installing your new rail. Depending on how many steps you have, iron will probably cost at least three to four times as much as wood or pvc.
