WO OD TO I RON BALUSTER INSTALLATION
Drop cloth Tape Measure Epoxy Injector Reciprocating Saw Drill & Paddle Bit Epoxy Pliers Portaband Saw Wood Filler (optional) 16684 Air Center Blvd. Houston, Texas 77032 Toll Free 866.443.4848 Fax 281.443.1133 www.houseof for gings.net Wood Stain (optional) Paint (optional) Please contact us for more detailed information or for a listing of distributors near you.
1. Choose your balusters 3. Choose your pattern 2. Choose your finish or patina www.houseofforgings.
Before-Standard Wood Balusters
Before Standard Paint Grade Primed White Wood Balusters common in many homes 1 Cover all work areas, furniture and decor to protect from the sawdust that will be created when cutting the wood balusters. 2 Cut the wood balusters in the middle using a reciprocating or jig saw. 3 www.houseofforgings.
Once cut, remove the balusters by slowly pushing them back and forth until the nails are worked loose. 4 Remove the existing nails from the rail and base using pliers and apply wood filler to the nail holes if necessary. Now is a good time to layout your new iron balusters against the rail to make sure your pattern and spacing are correct.
Measure and cut your balusters 1 inch longer than the distance between the bottom of the handrail and the top of the base cap. Baluster length will vary on an open rake Height Cut line 7 Cut line It is best to use a portaband saw to cut the balusters. 8 If you are using shoes/collars or knuckles on your balusters put them on now(do not tighten) before continuing to step 9. Inject epoxy into the holes in the handrail and cap. Allow 24 hours to dry fully. 9 www.houseofforgings.
Slide the baluster up into the handrail and drop down into the cap. Make sure that all balusters are right side up and that your pattern is correct. 10 Whether your cap or treads are painted or stained they may need wood filler for nail holes and touching up with paint or stain. Note: The Previous step can be avoided using our remodel shoes(HF16.3.44-47). The 1-1/2” oversized sq. base will cover the footprint left by most wood balusters.
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