I m installing some newel posts for a client today.
How to install newel post to floor.
I have two box newel posts to install on a straight run on the main floor.
Mounting the post through the floor is by far the strongest most durable and probably the best method but the difficulty is such that it is rarely if ever required.
I m installing some newel posts for a client today.
Nonetheless the do it yourselfer with little or no experience can attach a newel to a concrete floor in less than one hour.
So my personal favorite is the hanger bolt.
Finally my personally recommended method of newel post installation unless you mount the post into the floor.
The floor framing consists of clear span floor trusses with 1 1 2 inch top cord not enough to fasten anything to.
Step 1 cut your newel post to length.
The posts serve as support for the entire rail system and must be securely attached to the floor.
When drilling post drill 1 1 2 hole first.
However attaching a newel post to a concrete floor is difficult.
Lag must be installed into solid bracing.