Newel post half—Used on landings where the end of the balustrade meets a wall, a half newel post is the ideal way to finish off the balustrade, adding extra strength and a smart finish. Half posts attach directly to the wall and sit flush against it. When changing newels on a staircase, it’s often easier to change the half newel completely. Construction : All of our newel posts, no matter which design or length, are made from solid timber. No veneers or cladding is used in the construction of our newel posts. No, as the peg on a newel post sits in the hole in a newel base. What building regulations affect newel posts? There are two main types of newels: box newels and turned newels. Both are great choices to give support to your stairway and they only differ in terms of stylistic preferences. Let’s take a closer look at the differences between them.

A newel post is the upright post that sits at the top and/or bottom of the balustrade to support a staircase banister and secure the balustrade. Newel posts don’t just give a balustrade structure and strength, they also offer the perfect opportunity to add a decorative touch to your stairway. Complete newel post—These incorporate the newel base and newel post to make a complete unit. In some cases a newel cap is already attached. If you’re attaching a new newel post to an existing newel base, you’ll need to drill a new 50mm hole into the existing base before you can fit the peg to the newel post. You can do this with a 50mm drill bit or hole saw.

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If you already have a newel cap that needs fitting, read our guide How to replace newel caps. How can I fix a wobbly newel post? As with many of our products we are able to construct and supply balusters from both cast iron and fabricated steel. We have a range of cast patterns from the Victorian era right through to more contemporary designs. Half newel posts are used to attach a balustrade to a landing wall. They also provide an attractive finish to the balustrade and help to tie-in the overall look of the staircase.

If you’re replacing the newel completely, you can do this either by using the zip bolt newel post fastener or by fixing below floor level. Continuous newel posts—This style of newel is used along with handrail fittings to create a continuous flowing handrail across the top of the newels post. Rather than having a square head at the top of the newel, it has a round peg which sits into a hole on the corresponding handrail fitting.You should use a long newel base with a winder newel post. What is the size of the peg on the newel post? Newel base—The square part at the bottom of the newel post. It has a shaped top and a pre-drilled 50mm hole. The 50mm diameter peg on the newel post sits inside this hole. If you’re cutting down an existing newel post, don’t cut it too short as newel posts come in fixed lengths. Wobbly newel posts can be annoying and dangerous. If your newel post becomes loose, you should be able to fix it yourself with these top tips from a staircase fitting expert. UK Stair Parts also have a range of fixing kits and accessories available for staircases, stair rails, stair spindles and banisters. Have fun browsing our range of Newel Posts below.

When fitting your newel posts, you need to ensure there is sufficient room for the handrail to be fixed into the newel post at the correct height. What else are newels used for? It’s essential that you attach the newel post securely as it needs to endure a lot of wear and tear. The peg on a newel post is 50mm in diameter. Does your newel post measurement include the length of the peg?

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As well as choosing the type of newel post you want, you’ll also have to make a decision on the style that’s right for your home. The 4240 Craftsman Series, square box newel, which this project features embody simplicity and elegance. The straight lines of the newel enhance the cable rail that takes the place of the balusters. It’s a different take on traditional box newels, but the Craftsman Series Box Newels are perfect for modern, contemporary stairways. Choosing your perfect newel post is essential to finishing off your staircase. Your Newel post should tie in with the rest of your staircase and the styling of the downstairs of your home. This is why we offer a variety of styles including the Chamfered, Full Ovolo, Georgian, Square, Provincial, Roman and Windsor. Using a sure-tite newel fastener is recommended for installing newel posts as it is one of the strongest mechanical fasteners available. When you install your newel post, StairSupplies™ recommends that you clamp a level to both sides of the newel to make sure that it is installed plumb. Recent Newel Projects StairSupplies offers three different types of newel post caps. Each of these options are purely decorative and it comes down to stylistic preference in which you prefer. The pyramid cap is, as the name would suggest, a triangular cap that culminates in a single point at the top of the box newel. This cap works especially well with simpler box newels, such as the plane box newels because it adds a little more visual interest. The flat cap is recommended for some of the more ornate box newel designs, as you will want the emphasis to be on the beautiful fluting, recessing, or raising on the faces of the box newel. This cap is unassuming, yet elegant as it does not take away from the rest of the box newel. And the beveled cap is a mixture between the pyramid cap and the flat cap, as it features sloping edges. This cap perfectly complements box newels that already feature some kind of rounding in the faces, such as the chamfered box newels or the fluted box newels. How to Install Newel Posts

Newel posts are available as a Newel Posts, Pin Newel, or Base Posts. All posts are available in 90mm² or 115mm² square and most posts have a 160mm² or 220mm² top (where the handrail fixes). A newel post is always a fixed length usually 750mm–850mm long (excluding the peg). The newel base makes up the remainder of the height of the newel post. A: StairSupplies™ recommends that you stay within the same series of box newels for one project. However, many customers have built beautiful stairways by utilizing different newels from the same series. If you are unsure, please call us at 1 (866) 226-6536 and a StairSupplies expert will be happy to help you. Building regulations stipulate that a domestic property can have a handrail height of 900mm for both stairs and landings. Commercial properties should be a minimum of 900mm on stairs and 1100mm on landings. Pin Newel is used when there is already a base post in the staircase. This saves a lot of work and is equally as strong once fixed.A newel post is a structural upright post that stands at the beginning and end of a staircase which supports the handrail.Newel posts unlike balusters are almost always made of metal. This breakdown of the separate elements will help you determine what parts you need to suit your particular staircase. View a White Oak Stop Chamfered Newel Post here. You can find out more about oak stair parts by reading our frequently asked questions here. Volutes, the swirl on the handrail you see at the bottom, are very commonly used with our turned newels. This project uses a beautiful 4010 Pin Top from the Colonial Series and is paired perfectly with Scroll Series Iron balusters and double basket balusters to emphasize the baluster’s natural curves. We pride ourselves on being able to supply high quality Stair Parts anywhere in the UK at the most competitive prices available. With over 40 years’ experience in designing and manufacturing bespoke timber staircases for Builders Merchants, Joiners and the General Public, we understand the importance of delivering the right quality product on time at the right price. As we manufacture all our own timber Stair Parts, we are able to save you the traditional costs of sourcing your staircase spindles and newels by supplying direct from our own factory here in the UK.