What are baluster shoes?

On the tops and bottoms of iron balusters you can sometimes find what we call shoes. These shoes are decorative pieces that are used to hide the gaps and imperfections left over after drilling holes for your install.

Are baluster shoes necessary?

TIP: Square Hole Method: Metal balusters can be installed without using metal shoes. This requires that the hole In the floor be square and snug to the baluster to avoid visible gaps between the square baluster and the hole.

How much does iron stair railing cost?

On average, the cost to install wrought iron railings is $2,600. Most people pay between $700 and $4,600 for materials and labor. Plan with $50 to $120 per linear foot for materials, in addition to $300 to $1,000 per project for labor for a banister between 10 and 30 feet.

How are wrought iron shoes made for stairs?

Wrought iron shoes come as a flat or angled pieces so that they can be mounted at either the top or the bottom of the baluster. The shoes are made from aluminum giving them a precise fit around the baluster and the ability for them to be sanded to fit the contour and angle of the stairway wall or the stair handrail.

What to use with wrought iron stair railing?

Accessorize with decorative aluminum foot covers to give your iron balusters a finishing touch. Wrought Iron Newels coordinate beautifully and flow seamlessly with iron balusters designs. Consider pairing wrought iron railing with other wood stair parts, like handrail, treads, box newels, or turned newels.

What kind of shoes are used for iron balusters?

The shoes are made from aluminum giving them a precise fit around the baluster and the ability for them to be sanded to fit the contour and angle of the stairway wall or the stair handrail. The knuckles can be fitted to any our 1/2″ iron balusters and held in place with epoxy or the set screw.

What can I use to mount a wrought iron baluster?

StairSupplies™ offers several parts for your wrought iron balusters including wrought iron baluster shoes, knuckles, mounting kits and epoxy. Wrought iron shoes come as a flat or angled pieces so that they can be mounted at either the top or the bottom of the baluster.