Attaching Newel Post To Floor

Question i have two box newel posts to install on a straight run on the main floor.

Attaching newel post to floor.

House of forgings newel mounting kit ash grey wrought iron newel post installation kit. The ceiling below is all finished the floor that the railing goes on is a laminate wood. The posts serve as support for the entire rail system and must be securely attached to the floor. Without tearing things apart how do you attach a newel post to a floor framed with floor trusses and subflooring with laminate flooring installed over that.

I m going to assume that the posts have been cut to length that their location has already been determined and laid. Each makes the process relatively simple and easy for the do it yourselfer so don t be intimidated. For pricing and availability. My wife has accused me of overbuilding many times but i have yet to see the drawback of doing so heaven forbid someone taking a fall as a result of my efforts.

You just need 4 six inch long rail bolts. 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. Installing a solid newel post on a floor level can be done several ways with several types of stair installation hardware.

Bolting a newel post down to the top of the floor is easy. If i were attaching that newel post i would still try to figure out a way to gain access to a floor joist for attaching the replacement.