Learn how to install stair parts in Part 1 of our series, focusing on securing newel posts professionally for a sturdy and polished staircase. #StairInstallation #DIYStairs #HomeImprovement State Dept ...
Q-I’m in the midst of renovating my first old house. The staircase leading to the second floor has an oak handrail with spindles and a curlicue thing on top of the post at the bottom of the stairs.
Q: I’d like to upgrade the handrail system of my staircase. How are the newel posts typically fastened to the floor? A: Often, a newel post will be fastened with a metal bracket that surrounds its ...
Staircase handrails rely on the newel post — the large post that anchors the handrail at the bottom of the staircase — for support. If the post is loose, the railing becomes wobbly and offers little ...