Article Contents:
- L-014 at a Glance
- Stair Newels and Balusters: Why L-014 and L-013 Work as a Series
- Beech or Oak: Keep the Wood Species Consistent Unless the Project Says Otherwise
- Under Enamel Does Not Mean a Ready Color
- Standard vs. Prestige Sanding
- Approve One Finished Sample Before Finishing the Full Order
- How Many L-014 Balusters Do You Need?
- Budget Examples
- If L-013 Was Bought Earlier
- What Else to Check
- When Not to Order L-014 Yet
- What to Check When Your L-014 Order Arrives
- Ready-to-Send Order Request
- Where to Buy Balusters for Stairs
- FAQ
- What size is the L-014 baluster?
- Is L-014 designed to match the L-013 newel post?
- What woods and sanding grades are available?
- Is L-014 an interior wood stair baluster?
- Can I order L-014 if L-013 was bought earlier?
- Can I combine an oak newel with beech balusters?
- What does Under Enamel mean?
- How do I know the final quantity?
- Does 39.37 in equal the finished railing height?
- Where can I buy L-014?
Your stair project is already under way. The starting newel post is chosen, its carving sets the character of the whole railing, and the finish has been discussed with your designer. The matching balusters, however, have not been added to the final order yet.
This is where an expensive mistake is easy to make. If you simply pick "nice carved wood balusters" of the right height, you end up with a decorative row that lives its own life next to the main post.
The L-014 carved wood baluster is a round carved wood baluster, listed by STAVROS as Wooden Baluster L-014. The manufacturer recommends pairing this stair baluster with the L-013 newel post of similar design, so the match is confirmed, not guessed from a photo. Even so, check the wood species, sanding grade, surface preparation, quantity, and the actual railing layout and installation details before you order.
L-014 at a Glance
This wood stair baluster measures 39.37 × 2.36 in (1000 × 60 mm). It is a round wood baluster made from beech or oak, in Standard or Prestige sanding, produced to order in 5–10 days on average.
| Version | Wood baluster price per piece |
|---|---|
| Beech / Standard | $69.73 |
| Beech / Prestige | $96.45 |
| Oak / Standard | $110.90 |
| Oak / Prestige | $133.91 |
Prices checked September 29, 2026. Current price may vary; verify the product card before ordering.
The card also lists Under Enamel preparation. Write your order line precisely.
Good: L-014 / 39.37 × 2.36 in / beech or oak / Standard or Prestige / Under Enamel / qty ___ / matching newel L-013 / finish ___
Weak: carved baluster 39 in — ___ pcs
That shorthand leaves out the model number, width, wood species, surface preparation, and the connection to the approved newel.
Stair Newels and Balusters: Why L-014 and L-013 Work as a Series
The L-014 card recommends the L-013 newel post, and the L-013 card points back to L-014. For stair newels and balusters, a documented product link is more reliable than "the carving looks similar."
L-013 measures 53 × 7 in (1345 × 178 mm) and acts as the large focal accent. L-014 is the repeated supporting element along the flight and landing. A good series does not need identical scale: the newel should be bolder, and the balusters should echo its motif.
If you have not bought the newel yet, browse the wider range of stair parts and compare both items as one group before paying. Do not choose L-014 only from a render. A render shows style, but not the model number, species, sanding grade, finish preparation, or quantity.
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Beech or Oak: Keep the Wood Species Consistent Unless the Project Says Otherwise
If your L-013 is beech, start with beech L-014. A single species makes it easier to run one finishing system and keep the stair group uniform. Pull the old L-013 order and confirm the species, surface preparation, approved finish, sanding grade, and whether a color sample exists. A note like "L-013 / beech" is not enough to order dozens of balusters.
If the newel is oak, do not switch to beech just because it costs less. Oak stair balusters in this model cost $41.17 more per piece than beech in Standard and $37.46 more in Prestige. On 12 balusters that is about $494 and $450. It is real money, but it should not silently rewrite the design specification. Mixing species must be approved by the designer.
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Under Enamel Does Not Mean a Ready Color
Under Enamel means the baluster is prepared for an opaque coating. It is not pre-painted white, black, or any other color. Record the color code or sample, primer system, enamel, gloss level, finisher, and a control sample.
Do not assume an Under Enamel blank is suitable for a clear finish: the laminates are not selected for color and grain matching, because everything is meant to be covered by an opaque coat. If you are researching wood balusters for painting, or your project needs a clear or semi-transparent finish, ask the manufacturer for the right version first. Any finishing mistake will be repeated across every baluster in the run.
Standard vs. Prestige Sanding
Standard is machine polishing. Prestige adds detailed hand polishing. The gap is $26.72 per piece for beech and $23.01 for oak, or roughly $321 and $276 on 12 balusters.
Standard makes sense when your finishing shop does its own final preparation, works from a clear technical plan, and inspects parts before finishing. Prestige can pay off when finishing starts right after delivery, when the contractor wants less rework, or when the carving of these decorative wood balusters must look uniform across many pieces. Compare balusters plus preparation, finish, and installation, not sticker prices alone.
Approve One Finished Sample Before Finishing the Full Order
If L-013 is finished or has an approved sample, finish a single L-014 first. Check color, coverage, how the enamel sits in the carving, gloss level, and the match with the newel. Adjusting one test scheme is far cheaper than repainting 20 balusters.
How Many L-014 Balusters Do You Need?
Do not rely on generic stair baluster spacing found online. Quantity comes from the stair plan: flights, landings, railing runs, start and end posts, handrail, and fastening scheme. Spacing and railing height depend on your local building code. The final quantity should come from the approved railing layout and be confirmed by the stair designer, builder, or installer.
The 39.37 in figure is the size of the part, not the finished railing height. Height depends on the bottom seat, top connection, tread, base rail if used, handrail, stair angle, and installation method. Confirm it on the stair drawing.
Budget Examples
These assume the quantity is already fixed by your designer.
| Version | 18 pcs | 24 pcs |
|---|---|---|
| Beech Standard | $1,255 | $1,674 |
| Beech Prestige | $1,736 | $2,315 |
| Oak Standard | $1,996 | $2,662 |
| Oak Prestige | $2,410 | $3,214 |
Prices checked September 29, 2026. Verify the product card before ordering.
At 24 pieces, the gap between beech Standard and oak Prestige is about $1,540. A wrong species or sanding grade is a four-figure mistake, so approve one reference set first: L-013, one L-014, the chosen handrail, the finish, and a confirmed installation scheme.
If L-013 Was Bought Earlier
This is a very common case: the newel was ordered, the renovation paused, and months later it is time for the balusters. Collect the L-013 model number, species, sanding grade, preparation, finish, color, order date, drawing, and photos of the accepted item. If the record only says "L-013 / oak / 1 pc," rebuild the spec from the invoice, packing slip, emails with the manager, before-and-after photos, paint sample, finisher notes, or an inspection of the installed newel.
| Parameter | L-013 | Plan for L-014 |
|---|---|---|
| Species | ___ | ___ |
| Sanding | ___ | ___ |
| Preparation | ___ | Under Enamel / confirm |
| Finish | ___ | ___ |
| Color | ___ | ___ |
| Quantity | 1 | ___ |
If the newel is already finished, compare your test baluster with the real post, not with an old paint name. Check color, gloss, coating density, carving depth, and appearance under side light. A different finishing shop may not match by enamel name alone, so keep a physical sample.
What Else to Check
Stair railing balusters work only as part of a complete system. Confirm that the connection to your wood stair handrails fits the L-014 geometry, that every wood stair post belongs to one railing scheme, and that every baluster has a place on the plan. All parts should arrive at one approved finish system. To compare other models, browse the wood stair balusters catalog.
When Not to Order L-014 Yet
Pause the order if any of these is true:
- L-013 was chosen only from a picture.
- The newel species is unconfirmed.
- The finish is still changing.
- There is no railing layout.
- The designer has not calculated the quantity.
- The handrail connection is unchecked.
- The old L-013 spec is incomplete.
- You are still deciding between open grain and opaque enamel.
What to Check When Your L-014 Order Arrives
Inspect before painting: model number, 39.37 × 2.36 in size, species across the whole order, Standard or Prestige, quantity, packaging, and transport damage. Then place several pieces beside L-013 to confirm the series. Fixing a mistake after enamel costs much more.
Ready-to-Send Order Request
L-014 / 39.37 × 2.36 in / beech or oak / Standard or Prestige / Under Enamel / qty ___ pcs / matching newel L-013 ___ / finish ___ / handrail ___ / quantity confirmed by project layout.
If the newel is already bought: L-013 previously ordered: species ___ / finish ___ / color sample ___. Please supply L-014 as part of a matched series.
Where to Buy Balusters for Stairs
If you are still comparing models, look at wood balusters for sale in the STAVROS catalog of wood balusters for stairs. If L-014 is approved, go straight to the L-014 carved wood baluster card to buy stair balusters in your chosen species and sanding grade.
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FAQ
What size is the L-014 baluster?
39.37 × 2.36 in (1000 × 60 mm).
Is L-014 designed to match the L-013 newel post?
Yes. The manufacturer recommends pairing it with the L-013 starting newel post of similar design, which measures 53 × 7 in.
What woods and sanding grades are available?
Beech and oak, in Standard (machine polishing) or Prestige (detailed hand polishing).
Is L-014 an interior wood stair baluster?
It is a decorative interior wood stair baluster for staircase railings. Confirm suitability for your project with the manufacturer.
Can I order L-014 if L-013 was bought earlier?
Yes, after you check the old order for species, sanding, preparation, and finish.
Can I combine an oak newel with beech balusters?
Only as an approved design decision, not automatically to save money.
What does Under Enamel mean?
Preparation for an opaque finish, not a ready color.
How do I know the final quantity?
It should come from the approved railing layout and be confirmed by the stair designer, builder, or installer.
Does 39.37 in equal the finished railing height?
No. It is the size of the part only.
Where can I buy L-014?
On the L-014 product page at STAVROS, where you can also check the current wood baluster price for each version.
