Staircase Newel Posts
Standard Staircase Newels
Pear Stairs Square, Stop Chamfered and Stop Ovolo newels are easy to purchase and construct.
Standard Square Newel Post
The ultimate in
uncomplicated design.
The clean lines of the square newel will never go out of fashion.
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Stop Chamfered Newel Post
A contemporary but classical style, shown here in Pine, that perfectly highlights the natural beauty
and texture of the wood.
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Stop Ovolo Newel Post
A modern, simplistic look infused with timeless elegance creating a stunning balustrade.
Shown here in Oak.
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The above newels can be used as shown in the drawing below. This is the cheapest means for manufacturing staircases.
Length of Newel
The length of the newel to purchase for the landings, top and bottom of staircases are, in most cases 1500mm long, it depends on the style of staicase and how deep your trimmers are. Pear Stairs sell more newels this length than any other length available.
If you are renovating a staircase then the length of the other newels are taken by first measuring the length of the existing newels. Then purchase the next largest newel length in the chart below:
Standard Newel Lengths
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1500 mm
2400 mm
3000 mm
3600 mm
4500 mm |
So for example, if you measure an existing newel at 2050mm you have to purchase a newel 2400mm long. You can cut it to length when it arrives on site.
Turned Staircase Newels
If you want to change the top half of the newel to a fancy design, this is also easy, first you need to decide which style of turned newel you require (that will sit on a base newel). Your choice of style includes: Georgian, Fluted Georgian, Oxford, Fluted Oxford, Provincial and Twist, see below
Georgian
The Georgian style is our most popular choice. Shown here in Pine, it is available in 70mm and 83mm in addition to our Standard 90mm. With its elegant but simple design it will suit most styles of home.
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PST-1 |
PST-2 |
PST-3 |
PST-4 |
PST-4-PULPIT |
PST-5 |
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Fluted Georgian
The fluted version of our Georgian range is shown here in Hemlock. The fluting adds an extra touch of elegance to this classic design.
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PST-1 |
PST-2 |
PST-3 |
PST-4 |
PST-4 PULPIT |
PST-5 |
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Oxford
The Oxford style is an alternative design to the Georgian, a more rounded look but still distinctive and attractive in any home. It is shown here in Ash.
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PST-1 |
PST-2 |
PST-3 |
PST-4 |
PST-4-PULPIT |
PST-5 |
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Fluted Oxford
The beautiful Oxford range is enhanced by elegant fluting. Shown here in Sapele.
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PST-1 |
PST-2 |
PST-3 |
PST-4 |
PST-4-PULPIT |
PST-5 |
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Provincial
For those who desire something a bit different, the Provincial range offers style and sophistication. Shown here in Oak.
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PST-1 |
PST-2 |
PST-3 |
PST-4 |
PST-4-PULPIT |
PST-5 |
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Twist
A more traditional design which can be used on its own or with a plainer style to create a stunning look. Shown here in Hemlock.
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PST-1 |
PST-2 |
PST-3 |
PST-4 |
PST-4-PULPIT |
PST-5 |
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NOTE: All of the above fit onto a base newel, you now need to work out (for the style you have chosen) which part to purchase and fit on a base newel i.e. which one of the newel types (PST1, PST2, PST3, PST4, PST5 and Pulpit) do you require for the correct application:
Staircase Newel Types
The following is an explanation of how you choose the correct newel type:
PST- 1
Usually used to match older staircases, more vogue nowadays to use the longer PST-3.
A PST-1 is rarely used nowadays. Was used at the bottom of a staircase.
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PST-2
Used where the rake is at 900mm but the landing is at 1100mm
(say for a public staircase),
again rarely used, so used in special situations where handrails meet at different heights.
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PST-3
The most used newel post type that Pear Stairs has in stock. Used in landings, especially where the horizontal landing rail meets an up coming sloping rail.
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PST-4
Used on the inside corner of a winder stairs with
four winder steps.
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PST-5
Used where the handrail passes over the top of the continuous handrail newel.
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Pulpit
Used on the inside corner of a winder stairs with
three winder steps.
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Below are drawings showing different configurations of newel post types:
Example 1.
This is called a "dog leg" staircase with a bullnose step.
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Example 2.
This is a quarter turn staircase with landing.
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Length of Base:
To work out the length of the base for your turned newel.
For Landings, bottom of stairs and top of stairs
you require a PST-3 (turned newel) and 700mm newel base.
See below:
For your other newels you can measure the existing length. Take off the turned newel length, then go the next size up for your newel base, see below:
Standard Base Lengths |
500 mm
700 mm
915 mm
1375 mm
1500 mm
1800 mm
2100 mm
2400 mm
2700 mm
3000 mm
3300 mm
3600 mm |
Example
So, if your existing newel is 2407mm you would choose a newel base as follows:
2407mm - 790mm =
1617mm
Nearest next largest
base size =
1800mm
Order PST-3
with 1800mm Newel Base
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Alternatively just look up the charts that Pear Stairs use in order to save you time. See below:
If you are concerned at all about your choices, remember you can always phone Pear Stairs on 01938 553311, we are a very friendly helpful company.
Pear Stairs sell newels in all shapes and sizes, but remember if you have any questions don't hesitate to phone us about your newel choice. We are a very friendly company, phone Pear Stairs on 01938 553311.