Designed to fit onto new or existing staircases where the old newel post is being replaced
Please note, we only list Pine and Oak currently on the website. Please contact us direct regarding Hemlock, White Primed, Ash and Sapele stair parts.
Use the drop down boxes above to select the length and timber of the newel base you want
The newel bases come in two types, full newel base and half newel base. The Full Base can used with any Newel Posts that has a 50mm spigot dowel. The Newel Bases come pre-drilled in the top to accept 50mm spigot dowel newel posts
Use a strong adhesive such as Joiners mate to glue the Newel Post to the Newel Base together and for an even stronger joint we recommend screwing through the newel base and into the spigot dowel of the newel post. Counter sink and screws so that they can be plugged or filled hiding them from view
Newel bases are supplied in two designs, each with it specific purpose on a staircase
The full 90mm x 90mm Full Newel base. This is the most commonly used base on most stair configurations. It is designed for the bottom of the stair case, top of the staircase, intermediate posts and used as mid posts and corner posts on a landing.
The 90mm Half Newel base. Used up against a wall to finish the handrail run. This base is fixed by screwing and gluing it directly to the wall using suitable fixings.
Fitting Colonial Newel Posts
Newel bases and Posts are fitted first followed by base rails and handrails.
Remember that the handrail height needs to be 900mm.
The newel base at the bottom of the stairs is housed over the stair string (the side of the staircase) and fixed into position fixing through the side of the post and through the string using tapered dowels or suitable wood screws. Screws should be countersunk into the timber so they can be plugged or filled to match the timber
Top posts and landing posts are fixed using a lap joint to the joist under the floorboards at the top of the stairs and secured using suitable wood screws. Remember to always drill pilot holes into hardwoods.
You can use Zip Fix UT Newel Post fasteners if you prefer. These secure the post to concrete or timber sub floors
Half newel posts are glued and screwed directly to the wall.
We recommend laying out your stair components to ensure handrail heights are 900mm before you cut any existing newel posts
Handrail heights on the staircase are measured from the front bullnose of a step to the top of the handrail.
Spindles must not allow a sphere 100mm in diameter to pass between two spindles
If you are unsure please contact us or your building inspector for new builds
You can download the Cheshire Mouldings Benchmark Fitting Instructions manual from here
We deliver to UK Mainland only. We charge £10 shipping for orders up to £150. Orders over this have a flat fee of £15. However, our couriers do deliver to most offshore locations but charge a premium which unfortunately we have to pass on. Contact us for prices to Isle of Wight, Scottish Isles, Northern Ireland and Channel Isles etc.
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We wrap and pack your order to ensure the product reaches you in the condition it left us, however, occasionally transport damages do occur. On the day of your delivery please check all products are present and in good condition.
Should you decide to return the products you must notify us of the refund within 14 Working Days of receipt of the goods. You have a further 14 days to return the goods to us.
Deliveries are made using a 3rd party carrier, due to the weight and length of our product we cannot give timed deliveries, however, we can specify a suitable day when you can be available to accept and sign for your order. Our 3rd party carrier does not give pre-delivery calls prior to the delivery, it is an all day delivery slot.
Deliveries are made using a 3rd party carrier on pre-arranged delivery days where possible. Delivery times shown on Go Banana are estimated, if we have not contacted you to arrange a specific delivery day then please email us to confirm. A note of the delivery day will be found on the sales invoice - If we haven't emailed please check there.
You will need to be available to help unload and sign for your order. When you sign for your order you are accepting that the goods are all present and received in good condition.
We advise that all customers:
1) Check you are signing for the correct number of parcels
2) Check all parcels are addressed to you
3) Check that all parcels are undamaged - if there are any signs of damage to any of the parcels ensure you sign and write "damaged" on the delivery slip
4) Open all parcels on the day of delivery to check all products have been received in good order and complete
5) Contact us on the day of delivery if there are any issues with your order
6) Blueprint Joinery will replace any damaged products on a next working day service.
IMPORTANT: If the above is not acceptable to you then we can pick and pack your order ready for you to collect or send in your own transport. Please do not buy our product if you do not accept the above delivery statements.
