Newel Post Installation

Today we are going to show you how to install the Newel Post Mount by Color Guard.

Pairing perfectly with our Architectural Vinyl Railing and available in 38- and 44-inch heights, this kit comes fully boxed and includes steel post, high density fillers, adjustment leveling plate, screws and the newel post sleeve in White, Tan or Clay.

Like our Patriot Post Mount, the Newel Post Mount is rated for 500 pounds of pressure, and unlike a typical wood post, won’t warp, twist or split.

Before you install, you will need to gather your tools – including drills, a ½ inch wrench, speed square, level, 3/8 driver and 11/64 drill bit. And, don’t forget your safety glasses.

To install, first add the adjustment screws to the post base.

Determine where you are going to mount the post, and mark four mounting holes for pre-drilling, then drill.

Secure the post with the fastening screws, but don’t tighten all the way yet because the post still needs to be leveled.

Adjust the leveling screws. The Patriot Post Mount can be leveled up to 11 degrees in any direction.

Once leveled, secure the four fasteners. Use the included instructions to determine the top and bottom fillers and newel post direction.

For this model, the bottom is 10 3/4. Once that it determined, use the predrilled holes to attach bottom fillers.

Using the pre-drilled holes, attach the bottom fillers.

Slide on the Newel Post Sleeve, then insert the top fillers. Snap on our easy-to-install vinyl post collar

Top it off with a cap and you’re done.


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