Installing a handrail over plaster?

Question

I'm installing a new handrail to my basement over plaster and was wondering if I should use those "plaques" to mount the hangers on and also if I need to anchor to the studs behind the plaster?

Answer 1

U need to find the studs to be able to handle the weight that u put on the pole.  The mounts u put on the plaster is no good.

Answer 2

Find the studs and make sure you anchor the rail to them.

Otherwise it will pull out of the wall. Even if you use anchors, they will pull out of the drywall eventually.