Remove handrail

[Susanne Lindgren]

Want to remove the handrail plus brackets. Two walls are concrete, one is drywall. The brackets are stuck tightly. How do I get them off?

 

[Henningelvis]

[image] [image] Want to remove the handrail plus brackets. Two walls are concrete, one is gypsum. The brackets are firmly fastened. How do I get them loose?

It depends on whether you want to be able to put them back later, or if they should be removed permanently.

It also depends a little on whether you want to remove the entire bracket or just the hexagonal sleeve. The sleeve is fairly easy to unscrew with a ratchet. Once it's gone, you can remove the plate. What remains is essentially a headless screw that is screwed into the wall. If you're just removing and renovating, I recommend leaving it in place.

 

[Susanne Lindgren]

We removed the sleeve but not the screw and washer and it was quite dangerous to have there. We want to install another handrail. Can we use the screw that is already there? It's from 1989.

 

[Henningelvis]

We managed to remove the socket but not the screw and washer, and it was quite dangerous to have it there. We want to install another handrail. Can we use the screw that's already there? It's from 1989.

Yes, you can, but I think it will be tricky. It really depends on the new handrail. If you're not worried about the threads and want to start fresh, I suggest using a pipe wrench. The part that's screwed into the wall is usually threaded like a regular wood screw. So, it's really just about getting a good grip.

 

[maria01]

Of course, you can save the old one.