How Do You Install Iron Staircase Balusters?
If you ever wished to update your staircase without building a new one, consider replacing your existing balusters with iron ones. Iron balusters come in many styles, and can add drama to your home. Here we will walk you through the process of installing iron staircase balusters. Measure between the existing balusters before you begin to install the iron ones. According to the 2006 International Residential Code, all balusters need to be no more than 4 inches apart. If the wooden balusters are wider apart than the Code requires, you will have to install the iron balusters at the required width. Remove any existing balusters when you wish to install iron staircase balusters. You can do this by cutting the wooden balusters in half and pulling them out, or twisting them as you remove them. However, if the baluster is actually dovetailed into the stair treads, cut the baluster flush with the stair tread and sand the tread. Examine the holes that were left by the wood balusters before you i
