DIY Stair Railing Makeover Baluster and Newel Post Revamp

This DIY stair railing makeover project is a beautiful, modern remodel of our outdated stair railing baluster and newel post. I designed this stair railing using metal as well as wood in a horizontal orientation for a contemporary look.

I chose steel conduit as my metal because I could cut it with an angle grinder to my desired length, measuring about 1/4″ less than needed so I could wiggle it into place.

For the wood newel post, I bought 1/4″ thick MDF and used a brad nailer to attach it to the existing post. I couldn’t access the newel post through the basement ceiling, so I just built off what was already there and I knew was stable. I bought the topper and bottom skirt as pre-made pieces. They were originally meant for outdoor decks, but I didn’t see why I couldn’t have them indoors. Building my own newel post with parts instead of buying a pre-made one saved me more than $100.

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Enjoy my stair baluster transformation, step by step!