Installation Guide

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Two Methods for Removing Old Balusters:
1. A firm twist of the baluster
may be all that is necessary
to remove baluster from
tread and handrail. Remove
any nails remaining or
fasteners.
2.
Once loosened, lift the
baluster up into the handrail,
enough to clear the stair
tread at the bottom, and
then tilt it to the side and pull
out from the handrail.
1st Method:
3. If glue and/or wood still
remains in the holes, a
drill with a 1/2” bit can
be used to remove any
excess.*
1.
Cut baluster in half with a
hand or power saw.
2. Twist each half to loosen.
3. Remove each half of the
baluster from the stair tread
and handrail, and any nails
remaining or fasteners.
4. If glue and/or wood still
remains in the holes, a
drill with a 1/2” bit can
be used to remove any
excess.*
2nd Method
*Note: a. 1/2” balusters require 5/8” holes.
b. 5/8” balusters require 7/8” holes.
Trim Iron Balusters to fit.
Using a metal tape measure,
measure the distance from
the front hole in the stair tread
to the corresponding hole in
the bottom of the handrail.
It may be necessary to drill
the hole deeper into the
handrail to accommodate the
baluster. Be careful to NOT
drill through top of handrail.
Do this same procedure
for the all holes in the
stair tread.
To each of these measurements add 1½”.
Example: 35” + 1½” = 36 -½”
This is your baluster length.
Using the above measurement,
cut the baluster to the length
needed. Be sure to cut from the
bottom of your baluster. The top
is the end with the rounded tip.
A Chop Saw with a metal-
cutting blade is the preferred
way to cut the iron balusters.
Take care when marking and
cutting the balusters. Use safety
glasses and follow proper
safety precautions while cutting
balusters. Note: Iron can be
extremely hot after cutting.
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Installing New Balusters:
Baluster Top
35”
Add
1½”
36½”
Trim
and
discard
this
section
The measurement from the top
of the stair tread to the bottom
of the handrail.
This is the length to
which you trim
the baluster.