Newel post set into the ground or into a concrete landing or floor first off as shown above a newel post doesn t have to connect to the stair at all.
Fitting a newel post to concrete floor.
Different methods of installing newel posts and fastening newel posts to the floor or concrete.
Step 1 choose a newel post design.
Describes several ways of how to install newel posts including the use of a mounting plate angle bracket hanger bolt and keylock.
Drill into the concrete with a hammer drill fitted with a 9 16 inch masonry bit.
How to install a stair newel to a concrete floor step 1.
The flange will serve as the post holder and will be mounted to the concrete using concrete bolts or anchors.
The bit must be at least 6.
Determine the best design for the post and purchase it along with an accompanying post flange.
It can be supported independently such as by setting the post base into the ground completely independent of the stairway itself outdoors as in our photo from the base of a hiking path up to.
The flange will serve as the post holder and will be mounted to the concrete using concrete bolts or anchors.
When purchasing a post flange buy one with a set of anchors.
Determine the best design for the post and purchase it along with an accompanying post flange.
Make sure that the post fits the opening of the flange completely.
Step 1 choose a newel post design.