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Replacing wood with hollow iron balusters?

Baljak keeps it simple!

Placing shoe over Baljak anchor
Baljak anchor
Designed to install 1/2" hollow iron balusters, the Baljak anchor simplifies installation: no shimming or scratched caps.

Baljak applies to open-tread and knee wall applications, on both rakes and balconies. New installations or remodeling.


Easy three-stage installation

1. Install Baljak anchor

Drilling baljak into floor
Using a 5/16" driver, install Baljak anchor into the pilot hole. Place rubber gasket over exposed threading.

2. Install in baluster

Installing iron baluster
Slip decorative metal shoe onto baluster (right). Apply E6100 adhesive into hole on underside of handrial. Push baluster's lower end onto Baljak's gasket, then pull baluster up into hole.

Apply E6100No-sag Adhesive!

E6100 no sag adhesive

When installing your iron balusters, apply E6100 adhesive into the handrail hole. Most construction adhesives sag. But E6100 is formulated to eliminate sag or runs. It's also non-flammable, flexible, and waterproof. Do not fill the hole.

3. Adjust and secure

Adjusting Baljak
While pulling up on baluster, hand-tighten nut to meet the labuster, then snug with a half turn of a wrench. Lower decorative shoe to cover Baljak. Tighten shoe's set screw.

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