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- Ends: 1/2" Sq.
- Height: 44"
- Pairs with: All 1/2" Sq. House of Forgings brand iron balusters
- Shoes: HFSTB16.3.19, HFSTB16.3.2
The Versatile Series Iron Balusters by House of Forgings is a top-selling series for its simple modern contemporary styles. Mix and match your perfect baluster pattern. This design is also tubular (hollow), making it easier to handle, cut, and install while still meeting all the building code standards for strength. These are not flimsy like other brands. House of Forgings is known for its superior quality construction and finishing.
How to Replace Wood Balusters with Iron Balusters
Step 1 – Preparing the work area
Cover all work areas, furniture and decor to protect from the sawdust that will be created when cutting the wood balusters.
Step 2 – Cutting Old Balusters
Using the Reciprocating Saw or Jig Saw, cut the wood balusters in half.
Step 3 – Remove Old Balusters
Once cut, remove the balusters by slowly pushing them back for forth until the nails are worked loose. If nails are left hanging out, use the pliers to wiggle them out.
Step 4 – Drilling Holes
*This applies if you don’t already have holes from your wooden balusters.
Drill an appropriate size hole for your balusters top and bottom. (If you don’t want to use shoes to hide leftover gaps with square balusters, you can use a mortising bit and punch out a square hole instead.)
Drill 1" to 1.5" deep up into the handrail. Drill 1/4" to 1/2" into the tread / floor. (Use your best judgement as you should know the material you are installing into.)
Step 5 – Cutting Iron Balusters to Size
Measure and cut your balusters 3/4" longer than the distance from the bottom of the handrail to the top of the base (tread/floor). This gives you enough room to slide the baluster up into the rail and then drop it down into the hole. A Portaband saw or chop saw with metal cutting blade are the best methods to cut wrought iron balusters.
Depending on where you want your pattern to line up, you may cut all from one side or cut some from both sides.
Step 6 – Insert Iron Balusters
If you are using shoes, Add them in step 7 and then insert the iron balusters into the holes.
Slide your balusters into place. Make sure your pattern is correct and everything lines up.
Step 7 – Base Shoes
If using shoes, slide your shoes on now. Apply about a dime size drop of epoxy in the top and bottom holes. After the epoxy has dried, slide the shoes into place and epoxy them as well with just a little dab. Alternatively, if your shoes have set screws, you can tighten the screw at this point. Allow up to 24 hours for the epoxy to fully dry.
(We recommend always using epoxy for the shoes, as on some hammered.
Iron baluster installation requires one EPC-101 epoxy dispenser, and then one tube of EPC-410 epoxy for every 15 balusters. This assumes you use a dime size drop top and bottom.
G. Cohen
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2023
I absolutely love the look… Was easy to install. And totally brought my 25 year old banister up to date.
ATL MCW
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2022
These look and work great. Did full update from wood to metal balusters in my home and it made a huge difference.For bigger projects, I don't recommend buying here. The shipping charges are too high. Same product is available from Home Depot with free shipping
Rebecca H.
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2020
Very happy with the quality of the product and the seller. We took out a wall and needed to replace the railing and balusters. The balusters are hollow, but very "solid." They were easy to cut to size with a metabo blade, and the satin black finish looks a lot nicer than what we were able to find at any local stores.
Ellie
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2020
Great quality balusters. These are both beautiful and sturdy. Very happy with this purchase.
Travis J Britsch
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2020
Perfect for a more modern stairway. We purchased these to change out our more intricate spindles when remodeling our stairway. They are perfect and sleek and the price was the best for the quantity and quality of the product. They were exactly what we needed and were looking for. I searched all over the inter webs and this was the best value for quantity. Because of that I was hesitant but decided to go for it because...prime, duh, why not? Free shipping & returns! But when I received them I was joyfully surprised and was so happy I didn’t need to make another trip to UPS. Images are before & after the stairway re-do.
AHGross
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2019
I used construction adhesive to install and it worked great. These must be cut to length. They are hollow and lightweight, but definitely feel sturdy. We used these and the rectangular iron balusters.
Mathilde
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2019
We are remodeling and wanted to add iron ballusters instead of wood. After looking at Lowe's and Home Depot, I looked to see what Amazon had. The big box stores had black ones with a rubbed bronze effect. I only watched black. I took a chance on these knowing I could return them if I didn't like them. These are way sturdier than the ones from Lowe's and Home Depot. The installer said that they were some of the nicer ones he's seen. Very happy with them!
Jennifer Totonchy
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2017
We recently finished completely redoing our staircase with materials (handrail, balusters, and newels) from House of Forgings. Everything we purchased was high quality, well packaged and delivered promptly. Highly recommended.
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