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How do you stabilize a stair post?
To tighten the bottom post, go to the basement beneath the stairs and look for the base of the post protruding through the subfloor, alongside a joist and at a right angle to it. Use a large, adjustable wrench to tighten the bolt or bolts binding the post to the joist. Lag bolts are often used as fasteners.
How do you secure a wobbly banister?
Steps:
- Steps:
- Remove all loose spindles and the banister.
- Drill new holes for draw bolts on the bottom side of the banister using the template provided by the manufacturer.
- Tighten banister pieces together with draw bolts.
- Tap spindles for one step into place, and then secure with polyurethane glue and brads.
How do you make a sturdy stair railing?
Replace the old hardware with new bolts or lag screws, depending on what you removed. Tighten well to make the stair railing sturdier. Apply a bead of heavy duty glue to any areas that are wiggling but that do not have hardware, such as where the balusters meet the railing.
How do you fix a wobbly staircase?
Driving wood shims into the seams between the stair parts and the stringers will usually cure looseness. The best shims to use are wood-shingle scraps. It is also common to find wood blocks fastened where the treads and risers meet. If any blocks are loose, knock them off completely with a hammer.
Is anchoring cement the same as hydraulic cement?
Hydraulic cement, by its name, will stop water flow. It expands via catalytic heat process. It can be used for anchor, but I much prefer anchoring cement. Hydraulic cement is used in a putty form, while anchoring cement is more liquid and can be poured to fit an irregularity better.
How do I secure the bottom of my deck stairs?
How to Anchor Deck Stairs to Concrete
- Use your jigsaw. Notch out the bottom front of the center stair stringers to accept a 2×4 base plate.
- Make sure your stringers are level. Fasten the base plate to the stair stringers with screws.
- Locked in place.