One of the important parts of a balustrade is the newel post. A newel post is simple in appearance, but tough in duty. It can be combined with any of the popular styles of balusters to give your home a finished, complete look. Since a balustrade newel post is usually square, some people soften its appearance by topping it with an ornate cap or emphasize its simplicity with a flat or peaked cap.

What type of project would be appropriate for a balustrade newel post? Usually, a balustrade which includes balustrade newel posts is used for small to medium sized projects or as a method for costs savings in larger project.

A balustrade newel post will come in a length which you can cut to meet your baluster's size requirements. Most of the hardware that you will need to install yourbalustrade newel post will come with the system that you purchase.