Explore Our Newels Collection
Complete your staircase with our high-quality stair newels and newel posts, available in a variety of traditional and modern designs. Built for strength and style, our newels are the perfect finishing touch for any stair project.
At Richard Burbidge, we offer an exceptional range of stair newels designed to suit all staircase styles.
A newel post is the pillar that supports the handrail on a staircase, our newel are available in a wide variety of timbers, including oak, pine, hemlock and a white finish. Match your newel with your newel cap for a seamless finish.
For more information on Newels for your project, read our newel post and caps product guide.
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Newels FAQs
Are newel posts hollow?
Our newel posts are solid laminated sections of timber which are tested for compliance with current British standards.
How are newel posts attached?
Our complete newel posts are tested and designed to be installed traditionally, either centrally to the string of the flight and riser or half-lapped onto the landing joists/trimmer.
We also offer modular posts that can be inserted into existing posts that have been cut down to form bases. In both cases, you should refer to our fitting instructions.
How far apart should newel posts be?
The spacing between newel posts depends on the staircase design, handrail length and the system you chose, all our ranges are independently tested, and our technical team can advise on maximum centres between posts.
How many newel posts do I need?
The number of newel posts required per staircase is dependent on the design and layout. Most staircases have the following:
- 1 starting and 1 finishing newel post, positioned at the base and top of the staircase.
- 1 newel post for each landing
- 1 newel post per direction/height change, to support the transition
For very long staircases you may require additional newel posts for stability and to meet local building codes.
How tall should newel posts be?
The length of a newel post depends on their position, the staircase design and British standards. Newel posts should be a minimum of 100/150mm above the top of the handrail for aesthetic balance. Current UK building regulations for domestic properties are 900mm stairs and 900mm landing handrail height. Newel posts overall length can vary from 1200mm to several meters depending on the configuration.
If you have a non-domestic project, please contact our technical team for support.
Should newel posts be painted or stained?
The decision to paint or stain newel posts depends on the aesthetic you are looking to achieve, the newel post material and the overall style of your staircase. Painting your newel posts can provide a modern look in a wide variety of colours, whereas staining newel posts can enhance the posts' natural beauty by highlighting the natural wood grain and texture.
Some homeowners even decide to have a combination of both, where they stain newel posts but paint their balusters or handrails for a contrasting design look.
What are newel posts?
Newel posts are vertical components in a staircase that support the handrail and balustrade system. They are typically positioned at the bottom, and top and when a change in height/direction on the staircase or landing occurs.
