The architectural element of the baluster is a low pillar with the help of which the protection of stairs , balconies, etc. is supported. For the production of balusters, a wide variety of materials are used: marble, metal, stone, wood. Balusters made of wood are most often used in the furniture industry.
Today, balusters are an element not only decorating a staircase or a balcony, but also ensuring its safety. This vertical guard post serves as a reliable support for the handrail. Thanks to it, we can safely and confidently climb and go down the stairs, sticking to the railing.
Baluster consists of three elements. The base of it is attached to the steps, the support - to the railing of the stairs. And the central part serves as the main decorative element of the entire rack. Balusters are not a load-bearing element, but, nevertheless, they must be securely fastened between steps and handrails. One step can have one or two balusters, and the distance between them should not be more than 15 cm.
Types of balusters made of wood
For the manufacture of balusters made of wood, use oak, pine, birch, larch, beech. Support pillars in combination with balusters made of wood are a real decoration for a balcony, a terrace , a veranda, a staircase. In addition, balusters made of wood can decorate shelves and lockers for the kitchen.
Depending on the shape, wooden balusters can be either flat or bulky: rectangular, square, round or even spiral.
The simplest in installation are round balusters made of wood, having a diameter of up to 40 mm. To make the round baluster more durable, it is made integral.
Flat balusters made of wood are most often rectangular in cross-section, and their width and length can be different. These products can have a one-piece view or consist of separate elements. Such balusters are decorated with various patterns. Apply them with rectangular handrails. However, on the curved staircases such racks are not used due to the complexity of their installation.
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Square balusters made of wood have a corresponding section. Their butt and side faces can be decorated with decorative grooves. Beautifully look like these racks with handrails of simple shapes.
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The most common species are chisel balusters . Their elegant forms give the staircase sophistication and charm. The chiselled balusters differ in the shape of the endings: round or square. Such racks can be decorated with decorative grooves, located both vertically and spirally.
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Carved balusters made of wood, most often made by hand, are truly works of art. A staircase with such stands will be a wonderful decoration of the whole house. It is the carved balusters on the balcony, terrace, veranda or loggia that make the facade memorable and original. These perfectly beautiful racks are considered the most expensive and difficult to install.
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