sideways locking connectors open a world of installation possibilities

If you have never installed other baluster systems where you must fit the balusters into holes or over plugs - this article is a must read for you. 

The manufacturers of plug style baluster systems neglect to tell you about the hassles and frustration people commonly experience while trying to install them.  

As an experienced builder I can attest to the frustrating experience firsthand.  That is why I invented the Snap'n Lock™ baluster product.  So, before you jump-in, do yourself a favor and read on.   

The patented Snap'n Lock™ baluster system is the first sideways baluster installation system on the market. 

And that my friend is the reason it solves so many problems.

enjoy the freedom to build more Creative and More  beautiful projects quickly 

Unlike the other systems on the market, with the Snap'n Lock™ baluster system you can install your deck railings first and then all you have to do is come along and literally snap the balusters into place with speed and ease - and most importantly - with a smile on your face!  

Consider the range of benefits you can enjoy with the sideways Snap'n Lock™ baluster system:

• Faster installs of DIY wood post and rail systems - builders can do installations faster with just one installer
• Retrofit old wood railings without tearing down the entire railing
• Simple care-free maintenance
• Other creative applications like kitchen island cabinetry and even outdoor benches.

First, for the average home owner, common wood post and rail systems now go up faster because you comfortably attach the rails first.  Then, at your leisure you can snap each baluster in sideways, slide down the collar and lock it in.   No more balancing acts and fighting with each successive baluster to fit into a hole then dropping it and having to start all over again and again!

Secondly, builders love this too.  Why? Because speed and simplicity means more efficiency and profitability. But don't believe me, listen to what this builder has to say. 

Third, old railings can be retrofitted with the Snap'n Lock™ balusters without having to tear down the entire railing thus saving time and money.

Fourth, Snap'n Lock™ balusters make indoor stair and landings easier to build than plug systems and the 3/4" balusters look more elegant that 1/2" iron spindles.

Fifth, the simple sideways install technique lends itself to some incredibly creative possibilities beyond railings.  Check out these alternative uses like kitchen island cabinetry and outdoor benches.

Mike had a treated pine deck with an eleven year old wood substandard looking railings.  So, he decided it was time to for an upgrade. 

Mike did his research and studied various railing infill panels and styles.  He settled in on aluminum balusters with cedar posts and rails.

Then he narrowed it down even further and chose our sideways installed Snap'n Lock™ baluster system for the following reason.

This is the one thing other manufacturers never mention - with their system you have to balance a loose upper 2x4 rail while fitting all the balusters into holes or plugs before you attach the rail to the posts. 

Mike knew this and decided he didn't want the fight and hassle.

He also preferred the elegant architectural ogee (curved) styled collars.

He got the benefit of a simple, easy to install sideways baluster system with the luxurious appearance of the Snap'n Lock™ system.

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Alan's deck below needed an upgraded. 

He tackled this project by himself and used the Snap'n Lock™ balusters because he knew the sideways installation would be an easy project he could manage by himself.

He had a common style deck built with cedar decking and a wood railing using 2x4s and a 2x6 cap rail or commonly referred to as a "drink rail".   Afterall, everyone needs a spot to place their cold drink during the sunny  months of summer!

Instead of having to remove and replace both the upper and lower wood rails and the balusters, he simply removed the old spindles and replaced them with the Snap'n Lock™ sideway installation balusters.  

This approach not only saved Alan money, time and effort the Snap'n Lock™ balusters also gave his deck a splash of elegance and durability.

A typical wood deck railing with an unusually elegant looking aluminum infill thanks to Snap'n Lock Balusters.

Snap n Lock balusters are the main feature on this wood railing that make is stand out.

The maintenance of a railing with Snap'n Lock™ connectors is also a bonus simply because you don't have to tape or carefully stain around the balusters.  You just pop up the collar with a flat screw driver, stain around the connector shoe with carefree speed and snap it down again.

"Excellent product, easy to install. Love this product. In spite of having 10 thumbs I was able to easily and quickly install. And I think it looks great. I'd recommend to anyone." - Allan H

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Joe had an indoor stair landing that needed a new railing.  He didn't wan the smaller and very common ½" iron balusters.  They just didn't have the size needed to make the railing look right.

So he just installed the Snap'n Lock™ connectors directly to the floor.  He laid them out at the proper spacing and quickly snapped everything sideways into place.

To learn more about how to use the Snap'n Lock™ balusters for an interior application click here.

Gary had a timber style railing in his house and wanted to use an infill that was easy to install without having to deconstruct the large 3x8 rails.  

Turned out that the Snap'n Lock™ system was just what he needed.  And it looks great.  

"I wanted to tell you that you make an awesome product and the railings in my new home in Georgia look amazing so thank you very much." - Gary J

Ken chose the 36" Snap'n Lock Round Balusters to accent this stairway upper landing.  He used larger 6x6 posts with decorative 6x6 timber style post anchors and post caps.

The ogee architectural style Snap Lock connectors had the perfect look and paired beautifully with the larger dimensional wood post and rails.

But best of all was that the Snap'n Lock balusters install so easily because of their sideways locking mechanism that Ken did that all by himself with ease.

"Snap’n Lock system works great!!" - Ken L.                                                 

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The creativity of Snap'n Lock customers knows no bounds. 

This talented cabinet maker took our balusters system and used his skill and genius to build an outdoor cedar bench and used the side mounted Snap'n Lock™ balusters as the infill for the back of the seat.

The details of this bench show the woodworking skill and detailed joinery techniques.  This definitely required some skill to pull off but the balusters were the easiest part of this project.

What will they think of next?

How about a side panel infill for a kitchen island? We never thought of this. 

But it actually looks really good.  That's because the quality of the powder coat finish and texture of the durable molded poly carbonate connectors look so good you actually would want to show them off inside your home.

And we are waiting to see what the next interesting use for Snap'n Lock™ baluster might be.  In the meantime, start thinking creatively for your project.  We hope you agree that the Snap'n Lock™ system is faster to use and offers solves more problems than any baluster system in its class. 

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