How to install balusters on the stairs

Being engaged in arrangement of the house, the person first of all thinks of comfort and safety of each family member. Especially carefully considered the issue of security in the construction of stairs leading to the house or interconnecting two floors of the building.

How to install balusters on the stairs so that it was beautiful and the small child could not crawl between them? We will try to answer these questions in our article. Consider all the details of the installation of products from different materials.

What balusters are

In modern interiors use a variety of balusters made of durable glass, different metal or natural wood. Product classification:

• Glass balusters

Glass balusters are cast in a seamless, reliable and highly artistic style. They are able to carry a large load. For casting balusters most fancy shapes choose crystal glass. Having decorated glass products with beautiful illumination, you will create the most unusual decorative elements. This will be a feature of your design. What happens in the end, depends only on your imagination and ability to translate ideas into reality.

• Wooden balusters

Wooden balusters make the best tree species. Perfectly fit into almost any interior products made of pine, beech, ash, strong oak and soft birch. Basically it is handmade, made to order. In addition to the warmth of this tree, baluster carries the warmth of the master's soul. Looking at wooden balusters without enthusiasm is impossible. This is the most bizarre forms, figures of animals, birds and fantastic creatures. Especially delighted with carved baluster kids.

• Metal balusters

Metal balusters come in many different forms of metal alloys, steel, cast iron or stately bronze. For the manufacture of balusters use a thick rod of different cross-section or a shaped tube. Strict smooth or curved metal shapes will serve you for a very long time.

• Forged balusters

Forged balusters способны удивить даже самого капризного владельца дома. Они чрезвычайно прочны, безопасны и легко вписываются в любой стиль интерьера. Все зависит от пожелания владельца дома.

Install glass balusters

In modern constructions of staircases, the size of the cross-section of the baluster does not really matter, since its main function is to decorate the appearance of structures connecting two floors. Glass products can be completely different shapes and sizes, the choice of which depends on the overall design decision when designing the style of the room.

For mounting glass balusters need fasteners, specially made for this purpose from natural wood or good metal. To connect with the base used nozzles or hinges made of metal. The base itself is connected to the construction of the stairs with screws.

If products of a flat form are chosen, fix them with a sliding method. To do this, the step is 2 cm furrow. In it and push the glass flat baluster.

Balusters made of universal with unusual characteristics of construction triplex provide a safe operation of flight of stairs. Beautiful transparent material has a multilayer structure consisting of silicate glass plates glued together with a polymer film. With a strong blow, it does not break, but only cracks appear. You will never have sharp splinters, even when the whole staircase structure collapses.

We install wooden balusters

Consider the design of the stairs. It consists of steps, railings and balusters. Each element has its components. The railing is a handrail connected to the plank. Handrail on top, and the bar is under it. For fastening the upper part of the baluster is used strap and screws. The bottom of the baluster is connected to the base. Such mounting balusters called vertical and it is most suitable for the installation of stair balconies.

For flight of stairs used side mount. Before proceeding with the installation of wooden balusters, you need to examine their design. The product consists of a solid base (sole), the central figure and the upper support. Basis - the lower part is attached to the steps of the stair structure. It should be reliable, there should not be any chips, cracks or knots in the wood.

The central part looks the most sophisticated and beautiful, it is a decorative element and serves as an ornament to the entire staircase design. Because its processing will be carried out qualitatively, the general appearance of the entire structure depends.

The support of the product is designed to connect balusters with railings.

During installation, balusters support customized so that the connection was tight and perfect. Install balusters every 15 cm.

For balusters, the type of wood that was selected for the staircase design is used. The use of two or more rocks violates the integrity of the structure and looks inharmonious.

Features of the installation of metal balusters

If you want to simplify your task of mounting balusters on the home staircase - give preference to metal balusters. This type of staircase elements can be purchased in the store with a full set of fasteners, giving the opportunity to install and firmly attach the balusters to the base of any material. The kit includes:

• Special screws.
• Fasteners balusters to the base of the stairs.
• Mounts or hinges.

Forged balusters are connected to the general structure at two points - the railing and the staircase. Attachment points are installed by the manufacturer of balusters and are indicated in the enclosed instructions.

The standard height of the support is not less than 80 cm and not more than 100 cm, which is convenient for movement. The distance between the individual elements of the fence on the open side of the stairs should not exceed 107 mm. Between the step and the lower part of the forged baluster, it is advisable to leave a space of no more than 152 mm in size.

All options considered and it was time to select and self-assembly. You know all the rules of fastening and can choose the appropriate version of balusters for the stairs in your house. If you have already engaged in the construction of stairs and know some features of fastening balusters, share your knowledge with us, leaving comments on the article.

We recommend reading:

• how to make a staircase to the second floor with your own hands;
• wooden spiral staircase do it yourself.

Video

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Photo balusters in the interior