Replacing a Baluster Fillet

Posted by Bob Bulmer on Tue 1st April 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Construction,  Stairs

The balsuter may be fitted into a groove in the underside of the rail, with the spaces between balusters filled with fillets of timber.

If a fillet has fallen out, then cut a new piece from timber ensuring that it is the correct size. Check the size of other fillets for reference. Simply nail your new fillet in place without using glue - you may have to remove the balusters at a later date.

If you don’t fancy crafting a baluster fillet you should be able to purchase ready made ones from most DIY retailers - however it is likely that these will still have to be adjusted in size.

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