Tuscany Railing Installation
Featuring a stream-lined flat top rail, the Tuscany Rail System allows you to create a distinctive look with a choice of baluster color options, cap and collar designs, and decorative baskets.Designed for durability, this system is easy to install for professionals and DIYers alike. In this video, we will show you how to install the Tuscany Rail System.
Tuscany Rail System by Color Guard
Today we are going to show you how to install Tuscany Railing System by Color Guard.
The kit comes boxed and includes top and bottom rails with aluminum inserts, installation hardware and brackets. Balusters are packaged separately and come in white, black, or bronze colors.
To determine the number of balusters needed for your project, please refer to the table on our website under the Tuscany product tab.
Before you install, you will need safety glasses, a pencil, tape measure, a level, drills, power miter saw and a speed square.
Pro Tip! We recommend cutting several 4 inch spacers to assist with installation. You can use a scrap piece of 2×4 to make the blocks. Also, cut a 3-inch scrap piece of baluster. You’ll see why in a minute.
The Tuscany Railing System is installed between two posts.
Start by laying out the bottom rail. Working from the outside in, measure from the post to the edge of the first routed hole on each side making sure they are evenly spaced. Spacing should be no less than 1 ¾ inches.
Mark rail for cuts. Take your spare piece of baluster and insert it in the middle pre-routed hole, then place the top rail on. This ensures both pieces are cut to the same length and the holes will match up.
Make your cuts using a miter saw. We recommend using a 10-inch 82 carbide blade. When making the second cut, pull the aluminum insert out about ¼ inch. This will prevent scratches on the post sleeve during installation.
Next, attach the bottom brace plug and support block. Find the midpoint, mark it, pre-drill pilot holes and fasten using the two provided screws. Then, slide the support block over the brace plug.
To install, place spacer blocks between the two posts.
Slip end pieces over both ends. Place the bottom rail on top of the spacers and attach using the included screws and a #2 Phillips head driver.
Keep in mind that the screws go in on an angle, so you need to slightly offset brackets closer towards the post edge to compensate.
When using the Color Guard’s steel post bracket, it is best practice to put the screw in until you hit the filler, back it out a bit, then go forward until it pierces the steel. This ensures proper attachment.
Insert balusters into the bottom rail. Slide top rail brackets onto the top rail, then fit the balusters into the top rail.
Check rail for level, then attach the top rail brackets.
Add the self-drilling rail screws with hinge caps, and snap them shut to conceal the screws.
Add the post caps and you’re done.
Thank you for watching. For more information on Color Guard Railing Systems, including product information, options and accessories, installation instructions, and inspirational ideas, please visit us at https://www.colorguardrailing.com/products/tuscany-vinyl-railing
