Before You Order Your Bar Foot Rails

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.