Newel Posts Architectural Feature
Modern staircases aren’t merely functional; they’re a major architectural feature of every home so does Newel Posts.
For upscale staircases that stand the test of time, wood offers both refinement and unparalleled durability.
Why choose our newel posts?
Superior colour matching for an impeccable uniform finish
Smooth uniform finish cuts down on construction time
Wide range of finish options to suit any project at no additional cost
Answers to your questions
All about The use of newel posts
Newel posts are the pillars of an open staircase, or in other words, a staircase that isn’t enclosed by two walls. There are generally one or two at the bottom and at the top of the stairs.
Also named squared posts, they are followed by a series of wooden or metal balusters. Their solidity and stability is highly important, as they provide the base for the handrails, which people use for support. They are available in a variety of styles, and they are often the most ornamental part of a staircase, particularly in colonial and rustic decors.
Available Products
Square Posts manufacturing process
Square posts designed at Menuiserox are laminated and range from 2-ply to 5-ply, depending on the thickness. They are created by gluing pieces of hardwood together under pressure. They are available in different lengths and thicknesses, and offer a beautiful finished surface on all four sides.
Square Posts
Menuiserox manufactures square posts ready to be personalized by customers to suit their needs or the style of staircase they’re building. This step is called turning. If a customer purchases them for turning, Menuiserox ensures that they are built of solid wood—free of knots and cracks—for smooth turning.
Available Options
The following options can be added:
- Corners: square four sides or four radius corners (1/8″ or 1/16″)
- Turning
- Sanding four faces
A wide range of wood species
Menuiserox’s newel posts are manufactured in red oak, maple and poplar, all domestic hardwood species found in southwestern Quebec and the northeastern United States. By working within a radius of 600 square kilometres, we limit our carbon footprint.
Other species like white oak and ash may also be available upon request.
A variety of wood species
Menuiserox is a strong advocate for using domestic species to manufacture its staircase parts. These species can be sourced from local suppliers, which also allows Menuiserox to reduce the carbon footprint of its products.
What’s more, domestic species offer higher quality wood compared to wood from other species available on the North American market, thanks to their colour and their hardness. Hardwood species that grow in cold climates like Quebec offer highly sought‑after colours—during the winter, tree growth slows down, which has a direct impact on the colour of the wood.