Newel Caps and Finishing Off Newel Posts

If you want to purchase hardwood and softwood Newel Caps go to our on-line shop .

1.

Square Newel Post Finish.

Square Newel Post Finish

Some people are happy to use
squarenewels.  In this example a customer purchased a Pear Stairs staircase with chamfered newels and left the top face square.  This provides a minimalist atmosphere.

2.  

Chamfered & Rounded Newel Post Finish.

Chamfered &
Rounded Newel Post
Finish

Pear Stairs customers finish newel post in a variety of ways.
Here are two further examples:

Chamfered Top and Edges - The top of a square newel post is cut at 30° on a
cross cut saw. A router is then used on the vertical edges.

Rounder Top and Edges - Here a router is used on every edge of the newel post.

Decorative Kerf

Decorative Kerf - A very attractive effect can be created by cutting to a set depth all around a newel post.  This can be cut using a cross cut saw.  A simple procedure giving a terrific effect.

Decorative Kerf

Ball Newel Cap

This is a newel cap that has been cut on a lathe or turning machine.  This is easily fitted by drilling a hole the same size as the dowel
(See Home Page - Install Newel Cap).
Manufactured in all timbers.

Softwood
 Ball Newel Cap

Ball Cap
on an Oak Newel

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Acorn Newel Cap

Produced on a lathe and provides an effective means to finish off the ends of the newel post. 
A popular choice.

Softwood Acorn
Newel Cap

Acorn Newel Cap

Shop for acorn newel caps

Flat Newel Cap

This flat newel cap provides a clean line, but finishes off the end of the newel post.
Simply use PVA glue to fix.

Softwood Flat
 Newel Cap

Flat Newel Cap

Shop for flat newel caps

Square Acorn Newel Cap

An elegant and frequently used newel cap. This is manufactured on CNC machines and lathes. A hole has to be drilled in the top of the newel post to fit the dowel.
(See Home Page - Install Newel Cap).

Softwood Square Acorn
Newel Cap

Square Acorn Cap

Shop for square acorn newel caps

Pyramid Newel Cap

Pear Stairs biggest seller. 
We sell thousands of pyramid newel caps per year. It provides a beautiful method for finishing a staircase and is simple to fit. 
We have sizes to suit all newel posts. 
Manufactured in all timbers but most frequently Oak and softwood.

Softwood Pyramid
 Newel Cap

Pyramid Newel Cap

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Mushroom Newel Cap

A simple newel cap manufactured on a lathe.  Fitted by drilling the end of the newel post.
(See Home Page - Install Newel Cap).

Mushroom Newel Cap

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Double Flat Newel Cap

This is a flat newel cap but used where two posts are joined together, the newel cap will span both newel posts.  These double flat newel caps come in a large range of sizes to fit most newel posts and widths.

Double Flat Newel Cap

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Double Pyramid Newel Cap

This is a pyramid newel cap, but is used where two posts are joined together but the newel cap will span both newel posts.
These double pyramid newel caps come in a large range of sizes to fit most newel posts and widths.

Double Pyramid Cap

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Newel Caps can be fitted upside down to compliment the newel caps on the tops of the newel posts.  This feature is sometimes called a drop newel cap.  They are held on using duct tape or a small pin nail while the glue goes off.  Many joiners now have compressors and use a nailing gun which makes holding the newel cap on, while it dries, very easy.


The picture attached shows a pyramid newel cap fitted upside down.

Most newel caps can be purchased as half newel caps from Pear Stairs.  If you have more than one it may be easier just to purchase whole ones and saw them in half.  They are fitted when the balustrade finishes against a wall as the picture attached shows.

Picture shows a Half Pyramid Newel Cap.

Shop for half newel caps

You can purchase these wood and brushed steel newel caps but they would have to be individually manufactured by Pear Stairs
and are a more specialist item. 
You would have to contact Pear Stairs for us to arrange a full quotation because they
can not be fitted on site.
They do look very exclusive and can provide a real centre piece to your house.

An alternative newel cap is to fit a continuous handrail newel cap.  If combined with horizontal turns and straight newel caps it will provide a very sleek looking staircase.
Although these joints are slightly more difficult to fix.
(See our installation guide on the home page).

Shop for continuous handrail newel caps

These horizontal newel cap turns were fitted in a house in Cambridge.  They provide a sleek elegant style.  These fittings can be made in any material from Oak, Beech, Ash, Maple, Cherry and Sapele.

Please phone Pear Stairs on 01938 553311 to ask our friendly staff. 

Shop for continuous handrail turns

These straight newel caps should be fitted at least every 2400mm for strength.  These fittings compliment the horizontal turns and continuous handrail caps.

Metal Ball Cap

The metal ball cap offers a modern
 alternative to the traditional wooden ball newel cap. The Sleek curves suit any
style of staircase.

Available in Chrome and Brushed Nickel.

Shop for metal ball caps

Metal Flat Cap.

The stunning features of chrome or brushed nickel combined with oak or white wood give this newel cap a unique look and feel that blend with both traditional and contemporary staircases.

Shop for metal flat caps

Handcarved Newel Cap

The perfect way to complete the look of your traditional staircase, our handcarved newel caps are available in a choice of styles and sizes. These highly decorative parts are also known as finials and will add a touch of elegance to your hallway. 

Shop for hand-carved finials