Staircase renovation - part 6: How to replace newel posts

[@JoannaForbes1]

You are a genius! Thank-you!

[@ursamajor6546]

Fantastic - thank you!,

[@ilikethingsfromjapan]

daft question but... my newel post starts at the 3rd step.... how would i go about installing a new newel post at like the first step. is that a big job?

[@Georgequinnstairpartsplus]

Hi there, yes it could be a big job as you will be altering the structure of your stairs - best advise would be to get in a local professional if you intend changing the structure.

[@keithbyrne4872]

joining the newel to the old newel doesnt look the best any other ideas so its oak throughout

[@Georgequinnstairpartsplus]

Hi Keith, you have 2 options here, you could replace the newel base to match the oak newel post or perhaps clad the base with oak sheeting.

[@graemepae100]

Great advice.....terrible jokes lol