Questions and Answers for EVERMARK Stair Parts 44 in. x 1/2 in. Matte Black Single Basket Iron Baluster for Stair Remodel

A:  they do have licensed contractors you can hire, but these can be done by the average handy person. there are many videos online that can show you how to install them. they are a lot easier than you might expect.

A:  Not in this case. The install was by a log home builder. I Imagine Home Depot has people to recommend.

A:  I do not know but they are pretty easy to do if you DIY..call home depo and ask them if they can recommend someone to install them.

A:  Hi Bob, the round pin at the top of the baluster is for easier installation into handrails. It provides a more secure method to install the baluster. If you have additional questions, we'll be happy to answer them for you. Thank you.

A:  Well this may sound crazy but I tried drilling a hole then trying to put them into the holes, but I am kinda old woman so I decided to make it easy so I bought some wooden dowels small enough to put into the bottom of each metal rod it will go in and finally stop hit it good with hammer left about 1/4 inch sticking out. First measure the length you will need cut metal pieces at each end, mark and drill hole in step and then in hand rail I unscrewed hand rail at one end so I could have a little jiggle room then just insert the little dowl sticking out of each end into holes..worked like a dream spent hours doing it other ways this was quick and easy..hope this helps.

A:  Holes are drilled in the wood hand rails to accommodate the post.

A:  Drill hole and use a foot made for the balusters.

A:  Drill hole. Shoe fits on top and bottom

A:  Hi Shell, we have installation instructions on the site for these balusters that will walk you through the process for installing metal balusters. Scroll down to the "Product Overview" section, and you should find them in PDF format. If you have additional questions or need more information, we'll do our best to help you. Thank you.

A:  Drill hole. There is a shoe that fits over top and bottom.

A:  The balusters are held together by a top rail and bottom rail. The rails are supported by posts.

A:  You have to order the little end caps sold separately , first you measure the length you need baluster to be add little to each end then drill whole in the floor do all of them before you drill holes in the hand rail I put a tad of liquid nails in the holes. Put the decorative cap on the bottoms which will hide the holes then line up the hand rail putting on top of the balusters. You really need someone to help you at this point, little tricky to do by yourself. Be sure to drill the handrails matching the spacing of the holes in the floor so that each balusters and as perfect as you can get them straight I used a small level...hope this helps.

A:  I used the square base pieces that have a small screw to hold them in place. you can also use epoxy to hold them in place. there are many videos online that show the different ways to install them

A:  You drill a 5/8" hole into the tread and these sit in that. Use construction adhesive to hold it in.

A:  Hi USC, yes there are two twists, one above and one below the basket ornament in the middle. If you have any questions or need more information, we'll be glad to help you. Thanks!

A:  yes above and below the knot

A:  Yes looks very high end.

A:  Yes looks very high end quality product

A:  Hollow

A:  Hollow.

A:  hollow. very strong, but easier to cut

A:  the ends are hollow, the center solid.

A:  Hollow but can be cut

A:  Yes. The railings are full height but the stair hand rail needed to be cut to meet code.

A:  Yes use hack saw or any saw to cut metal

A:  The Balusters can be trimmed down. My husband used a carbide cutoff saw blade for steel. I'd advise you to wear safety glasses and something non-flammable; it creates lots of sparks when you are cutting them. Hope this helps!!!

A:  yes. I used a metal cutting blade on a circular saw

A:  yes, can be trimmed with an angle grinder or metal cutting saw. made of hollow aluminum even though description says iron....."iron look"

A:  Thank you for your question Ozbeck. Our single basket iron balusters are 44" long. the bottom plan bar is about 14" the lower and upper twists are about 6" long each. the basket design from knuckle to knuckle is about 5 1/2' long and about 2 1/4" at the widest. the length of bar from basket knuckle and twist is about 3 1/4" the very top plan bar which is including the pin is about 6 " long. Thank you

A:  Hollow

A:  This is a hollow iron baluster. Thank you

A:  Hollow

A:  hollow. makes it easier to cut

A:  Hollow aluminum

A:  The parts we got were the black satin finish and made sure the top and bottom attachments were black satin as well.

A:  You can order satin or other finish

A:  its more of a matte finish. no shine

A:  This item has a black iron finish.

A:  I'd say it's more of a matte black finish