Floor To Ceiling Newel Post

The first method to install newel posts is to use a newel mounting plate.

Floor to ceiling newel post.

This post to floor spring bolt is made of stainless steel and designed for professional quality installation of newel posts. Attaching a newel post to a floor system is made easier with this newel attach kit. This kit provides the stability and strength required of newel posts and will match other unfinished hemlock stair parts. If you could find a big enough one you would have to fill in the bottom of the posts and drill a brass insert to thread the molly bolt into.

A steel plate is first screwed to the bottom of the post then the plate itself with the attached post is screwed into the floor. L shaped brackets attach to the newel with anchor to the floor system with wood screws. I show how to. Locate the center of the post base as well and mark it with a pencil.

Once the anchor is attached to the post it is then set onto the floor. In this video i show how to fit or replace a stair newel post to a wooden floor using the zipbolt slip fit newel post fastener fixing kit. Always make sure you have appropriate backing on the floor itself and that you are aware of and avoid any electrical wires plumbing etc. It makes a solid secure connection and can be used on landings and balconies.

Designed to install one hemlock box newel with a 5 in. Using the post to floor spring bolt eliminates unsightly plugs and unsafe installation methods to attach newels. Then drill a hole in the floor to insert the molly and turn the post until it s snug enough. Step 2 drill into the concrete with a hammer drill fitted with a 9 16 inch masonry bit.

You just need 4 six inch long rail bolts. Post anchors consist of steel sleeves that fit over the end of the post with pegs or a tube that is set into the post itself. But you will still get flex from the subfloor. This kit installs in minutes and will save time and money.

Locate and mark the center mark for the newel post and place a pencil mark on the concrete where the newel post will be set. Bolting a newel post down to the top of the floor is easy.