About Bar Foot Rails

Foot rails, or bar rails as they are often called, add both comfort and class to any bar. Although the most popular type of bar rails is brass, we also carry stainless steel and wood rails and components. Each of these types comes in several finishes, to suite the unique look and feel of your bar. KegWorks carries only the highest quality bar rail components; our parts are outstanding commercial grade.

There are three components that complete a bar rail system: railing (or tubing), brackets and end caps.

Bar Rail parts can be ordered to fit any type of bar, and do-it-yourself installation is fairly simple.




 

Before You Order

Planning is important to ensure that you purchase the correct components needed for your foot rail.

Remember that you will need three main components: tubing, brackets and end caps. You may also need tube splices, elbows or wall flanges, depending on your bar's layout.

Here are simple steps to take before your order, to ensure that you get exactly what you will need for the perfect foot rail system.

• First, measure all sides of your bar where you will be adding foot railing, and make a simple sketch of your foot rail.


• We suggest that you make a virtual rail on the floor around your bar, with string or masking tape. This is a great way to truly visualize how much space you will need to accommodate for your foot rail.


• Once you have laid out your design on the floor, measure each section to calculate how much tubing you will need.


• Round up to the nearest foot when ordering tubing. It's always easier to cut excess tubing off than to add tubing.


• Next, determine the number of brackets that you will need to order. You will need to use brackets 6-inches from both sides of an elbow or railing end, and a bracket every 4-feet to ensure that your foot rail is sturdy. For Example: For 8-feet of tubing, you'll need 1 bracket on each end and 1 in the center, for a total of 3 brackets.


• Take into account the dimensions of brackets and fittings that you will be using as these may add or subtract from the overall length of the tubing.


• Measuring your brackets and fittings is especially important when turning corners. For example: If you select a bracket that holds the rail 6-inches from the face of the bar, that bracket will add nearly 6-inches to the overall length of rail you will need. So, add the length of the bracket, minus the dimensions of the elbow you will be using.


• Depending on the layout you want for your bar, you may want to use one of the 90 or 135 degree bends.


• For extra long lengths, use an internal splice to link the pieces of tubing together. Details on splicing can be found in the installation guide.


• Write down a detailed list of the parts that you will need, including sizes and quantities. This is a huge help when ordering.

 

Do-It-Yourself Installation Instructions

Installing bar foot rails is a rather easy project. This guide will walk you through what you need make it happen.

Tools for Installation
Preparing for Installation
Installation
Special Circumstances


 

Tools for Installation

You'll Need:


 

Preparing for Installation

When installing bar foot rails, preparation is key. This will eliminate waste and/or mistakes.

We suggest you follow our detailed preparation instructions below.

• When you receive your rails, you will see that most of our tubing comes wrapped in a layer of plastic film to protect the metal finish. You should try to keep this covering in place as long as possible while you work on installing your rails. This will help protect your rails from any scratches or dings that could happen during installation.


• If you need to cut or lengthen the standard lengths or tubing, you will do this before assembling your system. To do this, first, measure and mark where you will need to cut your tubing. When determining tube cut lengths, keep in mind that the splicing joints should be hidden within a bracket. Make sure that you double-check all of your measurements before you cut. See How To Cut Tubing Instructions.


• Once your tubing is at the ideal length, Loosely assemble the foot rail by sliding the tubing through the brackets. Do not attach tubing to brackets with setscrews, nor brackets to wall, just yet.


• Mark where your brackets will go with a pencil on the wall or bar face. The bracket requires a solid backing at least 3/4-inch deep to hold screws in place.

 

Installation

Once you are comfortable with the placement of your brackets and rails, it’s time to attach them to your bar or wall.

• Begin by attaching the brackets securely to the wall with mounting screws along the first straight section of your bar.


• If a corner occurs, first securely attach the elbow to the installed foot rail. Then, attach the second loosely assembled foot rail section to the elbow.


• Once brackets are firmly installed, secure loose tubing to the brackets with setscrews.


• Then attach end caps, if you have purchased them, and secure finials and elbows. Some end caps require setscrews, however some simply attach into or over your tubing.


• Pilot holes may be necessary to attach setscrews. See How to Drill Holes instruction.


• When a wall flange is used, slide the flange onto the tube before securing the section of foot rail to the bar. A flange may replace a support bracket if mounted to a solid backing.

 

Special Circumstances

For any of the circumstances below we suggest that you wear safety goggles and gloves for protection. Cut edges of this metal are very sharp.

Cutting Tubing
Splicing
Drilling Holes
Wall Anchors


 

Cutting Tubing

Sometimes you may need to cut tubing to make it the perfect size for your bar. Our tubing comes in lengths from 2-feet to 8-feet. So, for example, if the front face of your bar is 9- feet you will need to buy an 8-foot piece of tubing and join it with a 2-feet piece of tubing. Then, you will need to cut the 2-feet piece and join both sections.

We suggest that when you are installing your rails, you always measure twice! This will ensure that your cut lengths are correct.