How Do You Replace Wood Stair Spindles Or Balusters With Wrought Iron?
Updating your existing wood stair spindles (also called balusters) is a relatively inexpensive renovation that will update your home and give it some “wow” factor. Visit a stair spindle showroom to select your new wrought iron spindles. Make sure you bring a sketch or photo of your staircase showing the location of all of your spindles. Count the number of spindles you have in order to get a rough estimate of cost. You will need to decide which color of wrought iron and what design you want. Several designs that are the most popular are the S scroll, basket, and straight. For a more interesting staircase, consider a combination of several designs to create a unique pattern. Purchase shoes for your spindles. Shoes come in different shapes depending on where it is located along your staircase, so make sure you purchase the correct ones in the finish to match your spindles. Once you have your new wrought iron spindles, you must remove the existing spindles. Only cut 3/4 through each spind
