Installing Newel Post Over Carpet

Another way to install newel posts is the angle bracket newel post fastener installation method.

Installing newel post over carpet.

Post to post it is important to understand the difference between post to post balustrade systems and over the. Step 16 paint the newel post bottom rails and spindles first. To install the steel mounting plate on the newel post scribe an x on the bottom of the newel from corner to corner. It really isn t necessary as they will get over it.

Then attach one angle bracket to each side taking care that the angle bracket does not extend below the bottom of the post. You could then cut a hole in the underlayment slightly smaller than the size of the newel and insert a couple of 2x s glued and screwed together about a foot or so long and fasten to the underside of the underlayment with construction adhesive and a couple of angled screws. Place the mounting plate on the bottom of the newel aligning the center hole over the center of the x and the other 4 holes over the diagonal lines. Installation instructions for lj 3006 newel mounting plate 1.

Over the post balcony balustrade installation over the post half newel installation installing final rail and newel chapter 3. Since you will be installing over a laminate floating floor you will have to cut the flooring out anyway. Holding trim molding a little high really makes their job go easier. As long as the newel post has good support from adequate bolting etc.

We usually work pretty well together as trades since the trim goes down before they get there. Using the angle brackets as a template mark and predrill the holes into the post. Step 15 caulk the newel posts and the tops and bottoms of the new spindles.