A baluster shoe is the small collar that conceals the joint where a baluster meets the tread, shoe rail or handrail. It slips over the square baluster stock and covers the hole, cut or gap at the connection, giving the transition a finished edge without additional trim work.

This is the rake version, shaped for the angled runs of a stair rather than a level balcony section. The seat is cut on the pitch so the shoe sits flat against a sloped shoe rail or handrail while the baluster stays plumb. Most shoes are fastened with a small set screw or pin through the collar, or glued and pinned in place, and are installed before the baluster is finally secured.

Sized for 1/2 in. square baluster stock and sold individually, so counts can be matched to the baluster layout for a given stair.

Key Features

• Sized to fit 1/2 in. square baluster stock
• Rake profile, seated on the pitch for angled stair runs
• Conceals the joint and any drilled or cut opening where the baluster lands
• Collar design slips over the baluster before final fastening
• Secured with a set screw, pin or adhesive depending on the assembly
• Sold each, allowing counts to match the baluster spacing of the run

Applications

• Finishing the base of square balusters at the tread or shoe rail on a stair rake
• Covering baluster holes in an angled handrail on the underside of the rail
• Trimming out iron or wood baluster installations on straight stair runs
• Repair and replacement work where an existing shoe is damaged or missing
• Retrofitting balusters into an existing shoe rail where the cut needs concealment

Product Details

• Type: Baluster shoe
• Subtype: Rake (angled)
• Baluster Size: 1/2 in. square
• Sold As: Each
• Category: Stair parts and railing components

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