Cable Railing Videos

This video demonstrates how to install a cable railing system on stairs using our post-to-post handrails. These aluminum handrails provide continuous support down stair sections and easily connect cable railing systems on different levels.

Steps Covered:

1. Verify that all the necessary components and tools have been assembled.
2. Reference your estimation layout sheet to mark your posts and fascia board.
3. Prepare and install your posts using mounting bolt assemblies and standoff spacers.
4. Measure and cut the handrail to its final dimensions.
5. Attach the post-to-post mounting brackets.
6. Loosen the bolts securing the bottom post of the railing and work the handrail in between the top and bottom posts.
7. Secure the handrail in place over the brackets, then re-tighten the bolts on the bottom post.
8. Install the saddle brackets to the handrail and middle posts.

Learn about the different cable railing kits we offer here at Stainless Cable & Railing Inc.

These kits bundle together cable and fittings, allowing for simple and straightforward purchasing of cable railing infill. Turn any railing frame into a cable railing using these pre-packaged kits!

Variable length kits (10ft, 20ft, 30ft, 40ft, 50ft) include a cut of cable and set of fittings. One of the fittings is pre-attached to the cable here in our shop to make your installation faster and more streamline. The 1000ft, or “Full Deck,” kits contain 1000ft of cable, 50 sets of attachment hardware, installation tools, and maintenance products; everything you need for a standard 3-4 run deck railing. End fittings kits bundle attachment hardware together without cable, and are often chosen by customers who already have their cable or need a lot of fittings.

Stainless Cable & Railing is the best source for durable and affordable cable railing posts, rails, and infill kits. We offer high-quality, long-lasting materials at factory-direct prices. Our kits are easy to assemble, with detailed and simple instructions.

Choose between square or rounded 316 stainless steel posts and rails, or choose our industry best AAMA 2604 coated aluminum. Our experts will walk you through the process, from rough drawing to finished railing.

This video compares cable railing material and hardware choices to help you find the best combination for any budget.

Aluminum posts and top rails are easy to work with, available in multiple color options, and more affordable than stainless steel. Our signature field and factory hardware assemblies are not only our lowest-profile option, but they also have the lowest price. Give us a call at 888-686-7245 and ask one of our estimators about our aluminum system with field assemblies for a cost effective, but durable, railing solution.

This video details the necessary steps to make a swaged (or crimped) cable railing connection.

Steps completed before filming:

1. Doing one section at a time, measure overall length from outside face of beginning post to outside face of ending post, then add an extra 3”.
2. Using the measurement from step 1, unroll cable and cut to length.

Steps demonstrated in video:

1. Attach either a Field Tensioner or a Field Terminal to one end of the cable using the Crimper.
2. Push the crimped fitting through the drilled hole of the beginning post and secure with hardware.
3. Lace the raw cut end of the cable through all intermediate posts.
4. Determine final cut length of cable and cut it. Attach second end fitting and secure with hardware.
5. Tension the cable, remove the excess threading and finish attaching end hardware.
6. Passivate the cables and other exposed stainless steel surfaces to keep them clean and protected from corrosion.

For more detailed instructions, reference FIELD SWAGED ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.

Learn how to install cable railing like a deck professional. This video tutorial will go over the steps and provide tips for installing one of our DIY cable railing systems. The end fitting hardware and crimping portion is universal for any cable railing installation, whether the post material be stainless steel, like in this video, aluminum, wood, or retrofit.

Steps Covered:

1. Verify that all the necessary components and tools have been assembled.
2. Prepare the fascia brackets and attach them to the side of your staircase (or deck).
3. Insert stainless steel square posts into the fascia brackets and tighten the brackets.
4. Attach the cap rail to the mounting bracket post caps.
5. Use epoxy to secure the mounting brackets into the posts.
6. Crimp the field terminals onto each cable strand, feed them through the posts and secure with end hardware.
7. Thread, measure, and cut the cables to their final length.
8. Crimp the field tensioners onto the other end of each cable strand, then feed them through the posts and secure with some of the end hardware.
9. Remove excess threading and finish attaching end hardware to the tensioners.
10. Passivate the cables and other exposed stainless steel surfaces to keep them clean and protect them from corrosion.

Enjoy this short video about the products and services we offer here at Stainless Cable & Railing Inc. Visit the customer gallery pages for more images of our completed railing projects or browse our product pages for more in-depth information and specifications.

Call 1-888-686-7245 any time if you have questions or send a request form to quotes@stainlesscablerailing.com for a free estimate on your next cable railing project.