How to Build a Railing
- 1). Measure 1 ½ inches from the end of the 8 foot apruce and draw a line with the carpenter's square. Repeat this on the three remaining ends of the two 8 foot pieces of spruce.
- 2). Stretch the measuring tape the full length of the 8 foot spruce. Draw a mark every 12 inches the full length of the 8 foot spruce. There should be seven marks. Repeat this process on the remaining 8 foot spruce. These mark the center of the area where the 36-inch spruce will be secured.
- 3). Mark ¾ of an inch either side of the 12 inch marks. This will result in a mark that is 1 ½ inch wide and will be the spot where the 36 inch spruce sits between the two 8 foot spruce pieces.
- 4). Secure the 36-inch pieces to the 8 foot pieces with the drywall screws. Counter sink the heads and fill the holes with wood putty.
- 5). Secure the railing by driving screws through the bottom of the rail and the sides (if applicable) with the drywall screws. Stain or paint as desired.