Step 3 · Install Handrail Brackets

Position the handrail brackets at the marked height, ensuring they are plumb and aligned with the pencil marks. Use a stud finder to locate wall studs behind the drywall. Mark the screw hole locations on the wall through the bracket. Drill pilot holes into the studs. Securely fasten the brackets to the studs using lag screws. If a bracket cannot be placed directly over a stud, use appropriate heavy-duty drywall anchors designed for significant weight-bearing.

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