Half turned solid wood newel post for balustrade

Turned half post in solid wood for balustrade

Solid wood turned half-post for balustrade

Name: Solid wood turned half-post for balustrade
Brand: Levigne
SKU: BTS120DE
Price: 21.9 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

Solid wood half turned post H 120cm - 70x34mm section, turned profile in traditional classical style. Fixed against a wall or stringer: flat rear face for screwing, turned front face facing the balustrade. Beech, fir or pine. Raw untreated, suitable for painted finish. Compatible with WoodUp turned posts and turned balusters for a cohesive assembly. Sold individually. Finish to be applied before installation. Interior use only — beech, fir and pine are not suitable for outdoor use.

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Solid Wood Half Turned Post H 120cm - Wall Support for Traditional Balustrade

This solid wood half turned post measures 120 cm in height with a section of 70x34 mm. Its turned profile, characteristic of traditional classical balustrades, is identical to the visible face of a full turned post — which guarantees perfect visual continuity between freestanding posts and wall posts within the same installation. Available in beech, fir or pine, it pairs with full turned posts Solid wood turned post and turned balusters Solid wood turned baluster to compose a balustrade with an entirely worked profile.

Its half-thickness section (34mm) allows it to be fixed directly against a wall or stair stringer, with its flat face in contact with the wall surface. Supplied raw and untreated, it accepts paint, stain or oil depending on the desired finish. Reserved for interior use only — beech, fir and pine are not suited to permanent outdoor exposure without reinforced treatment.

Main features

Feature	Value
Available species	Beech / Fir / Pine
Height	1,200 mm
Section	70x34 mm (half thickness)
Profile	Turned - traditional classical style
Intended use	Wall support or stringer connection
Finish	Raw untreated
Use	Interior use only
Sold	Individually

Key points

✓ Turned profile - perfect visual continuity with full turned posts Solid wood turned post
✓ 70x34mm section - flat face for wall fixing, visible face identical to full post
✓ 3 species - beech (fine pinkish-white grain), fir (economical golden tone), pine (stable)
✓ Sold individually - for wall ends of the balustrade
✓ Interior use only - the available species are not suitable for outdoor use
✓ Raw untreated - free choice of finish to harmonise with the overall assembly

Installation advice

Fix the half-post against the wall or stringer using long wood screws (≥ 80 mm) and appropriate wall plugs. Allow for 3 fixing points distributed along the height to ensure rigidity. The flat face must be in direct and even contact with the wall — check the wall is plumb before fixing. A packing shim may be required if the wall is not perfectly vertical. Apply the finish before fixing to easily cover the visible face of the turned profile.

Maintenance and protection

Indoors, apply a varnish (2-3 coats) or oil-wax before installation. The turned profile has hollows that are difficult to access once fitted — finishing before installation is strongly recommended. Clean with mild soapy water. Check the tightness of the wall fixing screws once a year.

WoodUp Advice

What to know before buying: the half turned post must always be fixed against a wall or stringer — it is not self-supporting. The flat rear face must be in full and even contact with the support along the entire height to avoid any play or vibration. Apply the finish before mounting on all faces, including the rear face: once screwed against the wall, this area will be inaccessible with a brush. Combine it with a full turned post (ID 627) at the free end for a coherent assembly.

Frequently asked questions

Is this half turned post compatible with the full turned posts Solid wood turned post?

Yes. The turned profile of the half-post is identical to that of the full post — the visible face is the same. In the same installation, freestanding posts Solid wood turned post and wall posts Solid wood half turned post form a visually coherent assembly with no discrepancy in profile or template. Order both in the same species to ensure colour consistency.

Can this half turned post be paired with straight (non-turned) spindles?

Technically yes, but the result is mixed — a turned profile post with straight rectangular spindles creates a stylistic contrast. For maximum visual coherence, pair turned posts (Solid wood half turned post, Solid wood turned post) with turned balusters Solid wood turned baluster. Straight spindles Solid wood straight spindle pair better with straight square posts Solid wood straight post 120cm.

How many wall half-posts are needed for a 2-metre balustrade?

For a 2m balustrade starting and ending against a wall: 2 wall half-posts (one at each end) + no full floor post if the walls are load-bearing at both ends. If the installation is open on one side (open staircase side), replace the half-post on that side with a full post Solid wood turned post with a floor plate.

Can turned beech be painted white easily?

Yes. Fine-grained beech is the species that gives the best results with white paint. Apply a bonding primer with a fine brush, working it into the hollows of the turned profile, then two coats of satin acrylic paint. For the deep hollows of the turning, use a fine brush to avoid missed spots. The result is clean and uniform on beech.

Can the beech half turned post be painted white like the balusters?

Yes, it is in fact one of the most common uses of this profile. Laminated beech is the ideal species for a white lacquered finish: very fine grain, uniform surface, excellent primer adhesion. Sand with 120-grit paper, apply a primer undercoat then two coats of water-based lacquer paint. The result is uniform with the turned balusters from the same WoodUp range.