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How Are Balusters Attached to the Wall?
Most balusters aren’t attached to a wall at all. They go into the treads or floor below and the handrail above. When you want balusters to mount to a vertical surface instead, like the side of the stairs, a knee wall or the edge of a balcony floor, use wall-mount balusters. Our Heights series mounts to any vertical surface without visible brackets, starting at about $13 each.
Top-Mount vs. Wall-Mount Balusters
| Top-mount (standard) | Wall-mount (Heights) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mounts to | Treads, floor or shoe rail | The side of the stairs, a knee wall or balcony edge |
| Look | Classic | Modern. Keeps the treads clear |
| Hardware | Drilled holes, epoxy and base shoes | Mounts to the vertical surface with no visible brackets |
Heights Wall-Mount Balusters
Heights is our own patent-pending wall-mount design, powder coated in satin black. It comes in four styles:
| Style | Price |
|---|---|
| Squared | $15.50 |
| Angular | $15.30 |
| Circular | $15.36 |
| Universal wall-mount base | $12.71 |
Prices as of October 2026. A knee wall and a regular wall are the same thing to Heights: any solid vertical surface works.
What About the Handrail?
If you mean attaching a handrail to a wall, that’s different. A wall handrail mounts on brackets or a rosette. See how to attach a railing to the wall.
Standard Baluster Installation
For balusters that go into the treads, see how to install iron balusters and how to install wood balusters.
Wall-Mount Baluster FAQ
How are balusters attached to the wall?
With wall-mount balusters like our Heights series, which mount to any vertical surface, like the side of the stairs or a knee wall, with no visible brackets.
Can balusters be mounted on the side of the stairs?
Yes. Side-mounted or wall-mount balusters attach to the face of the stairs instead of the treads, which keeps the treads clear.
What is a knee wall railing?
A railing that sits on or mounts to a short wall. Wall-mount balusters like Heights attach to the face of the knee wall.
