Newel Post Installation in Memphis, TN

Newel posts are the focal point of wood stairs. Re-Stair offers professional newel post installation services in Memphis, TN, to ensure your stairs have newel posts that will turn heads in a good way.

We have a variety of newel post designs for you to choose from—turned newel posts, box newel posts, and even custom newels. Contact us anytime for a free quote on custom newel posts! We regularly turn and manufacture custom newel post profiles from all available wood species. If you can dream it, we can make it! Learn more about the different newel post styles and their uses below.

Balustrade systems can be broken down into two main categories: post-to-post and continuous.

Post-to-post systems are systems in which the handrails are mounted in between newel posts. Several variations of turned newel posts and virtually all box newel posts are used in post-to-post systems. These posts are often topped with decorative touches such as balls, acorns, spheres, and so forth.

Continuous or Over-The-Post systems are those in which the handrail attaches to the top of the newel post and continuous uninterrupted. Newel Posts used in Continuous Balustrade systems are generally Turned Newel Posts or Wrought Iron Newel Posts that correspond with their post-to-post counterparts with the exception that they are either dowel-topped, pin-topped or tapered to accommodate the handrail. Handrail fittings are used to make transitions around corners and often include an expanded “bubble” that fits over the top of certain turned newel posts. These types of handrail fittings are called Tandem or Capped fittings.

Finally, there is the third option. It is not unusual to have both continuous and post-to-post systems in a single balustrade utilizing the two associated types of newel posts. An example of this is a post-to-post system that terminates with a volute at the start of the stair.

Once you’ve decided which of the two balustrade systems you would like you can then determine which type of post you want. There are basically two styles of post; these are Turned and Box Newel Posts.

Turned Newel Posts

are solid wood posts that come in a variety of designs. Most models are designed with variations that work in either post-to-post or continuous systems. In addition, most models include variations that will accommodate any situation, such as differing lengths, top block sizes, etc. These top blocks include the standard smaller 5” to 6” top blocks, often called starting newels and larger top blocks of 10” to 13” which are often called landing or transition newels. These transition newels allow for two handrails to attach to the top block at differing heights, such as at an intermediate landing on a stairway. Turned newel posts are available in a wide variety of styles, sizes, wood species. They’re also available with pin tops, dowel tops or tapered tops to accommodate continuous systems and in plain, fluted, twisted, and beaded designs to suit different tastes. Most turned newel post designs are used in conjunction with matching wood balusters

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Box Newel Posts are hollow boxes that include caps, bases, panels, carvings, plant-ons, moldings, inlays, and more. All our posts are manufactured from solid wood (not veneers) in a wide variety of standard species. Box posts are available in rectangular and tapered designs. Box newels require a post-to-post system. They have a commanding size and profile and are an excellent choice for many balustrades.

The newels at Re-Stair are hand turned to order. We ship almost everything in a week or less.

At Re-Stair, box newels are our specialty. Our box newels are handmade at the mill with impeccable quality control. We also offer competitive prices on exotic species of wood such as Brazilian cherry, hickory, black walnut, and white oak. The best part about shopping with Re-Stair? We provide professional box newel post installation. Instead of spending your time fumbling over installation instructions, you can sit back and admire your new stairs. Contact us at 901-RE-STAIR to learn more about our newel post installation services in Memphis, TN, and to book a consultation.