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. 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. There is a huge range of options available, from the more traditional turned newel posts to the contemporary square or square twist styles. 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. Learnhow to install newels on stairs, with our newelvideo installation guide for installing box newels, and a link to a PDF for how to install turned newel posts. This video covers both new installs, and how to replace a newel post.

Newel posts are built to be sturdy and safe, meaning they are often wider than the handrail and baserail. They are wither a finishing point of a staircase of a mid way point that facilitates a change in direction. As well as full newel posts, we also offer half newel posts for fixing to walls Featuring the 4444 Pin Top Rope twisted newel from the Victorian Series, this stairway is sophisticated and ornate. Turned newels are especially popular with the Scroll Series Iron Balusters, pictured here, as they complement the waves and turns of the balusters. 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 This project features the a 4791 raised panel box newel and fits extremely well with the straight lines of the wrought iron balusters and floating treads. The detailing on the raised panel adds that extra bit of intrigue to the stairway.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. 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. You should use a long newel base with a winder newel post. What is the size of the peg on the newel post? We have worked with a range of interior designers and architects often to create more modern interiors; we find that bespoke steel and other metal designs are popular for creating a beautiful blend between modern and classic style. 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.

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. 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 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. When you buy and fit new stair parts, you need to be aware of the building regulations related to stairs and ensure you comply with these. 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.

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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. 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.

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. Turned newels, like box newels, are offered in many variations. Usually, they are significantly thinner than box newels and may contain various kinds of rope twisting, fluting, and reeding. StairSupplies™ uses a precise, German engineered lathe for turned newels that is computer controlled for repeatable perfection. The turned newels are then hand sanded until they are completely smooth, offering no splinters or sharp corners. Turned newels, offered in any wood species, are the perfect statement piece at the beginning of a decorative stairway. They offer unique designs that, though often smaller than box newels, look perfect on an ornate stairway 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. 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?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? Pegged newel post—Generally the more decorative part of the post. The post has a 50mm diameter peg (also known as a dowel) on the bottom, and the post peg fits into a 50mm hole in the newel base. Oak is a hardwood, which means it’s extremely tough and resistant to dents and scratches. Its distinctive tiger-stripe grain makes oak newel posts a great, eye-catching addition to traditional or modern homes. 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. 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.