Custom Wood Balusters & Columns
We manufacture high-quality, custom wood balusters and columns for residential, commercial, and architectural applications.
Choose from multiple wood species and a wide range of styles, including turned balusters, square balusters, porch columns, and interior support columns. Our team can match historic profiles or create custom shapes for new builds, restorations, and more.
Optional secondary operations such as sanding, notching, tapering, or pre-drilling are available.
Simple changes with custom woodwork can make a statement about you and your home!
Examples of Wood Balusters/Spindles, Columns, & Newels
Species Commonly Used for Wood Balusters and Columns
We offer custom wood balusters, columns, and spindles in a wide range of domestic and imported species, with options suited for both interior and exterior applications. For exterior use, weather-resistant species such as Cedar, Cypress, Mahogany, and Sapele are most commonly recommended.
For interior projects, we frequently work with Cherry, Maple, Oak, Pine, Poplar, and Walnut, all available in stain-grade or paint-grade finish.
If you’re unsure which wood species is best for your project, our team can help you select the right material based on durability, aesthetics, and budget.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Wood Balusters & Columns
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Newel posts are the larger, structural supports at the beginning, end, or turning point of a staircase railing. They anchor the handrail and provide stability to the entire railing system. Most staircases require at least one newel post. We offer a variety of styles and sizes to match your balusters and architectural design.
The choice depends on the style of your project. Turned balusters are great for traditional, decorative, or historic interiors and exteriors. Square balusters work well in more modern or Craftsman-style homes. We can also match existing profiles or help you design a custom option to suit your needs.
The terms are often used interchangeably, but “baluster” is typically the broader architectural term for the upright support between the handrail and base rail of a staircase or railing. “Spindle” is more commonly used in residential or informal contexts. At H.A. Stiles, we often use them interchangeably, but manufacture both to the same high-quality standards.
Yes, we regularly produce small-batch parts for specialty architectural projects that require unique specifications. We also can provide these items in bulk. Get in touch with your requirements to see if we’re a good fit for your needs!
We can include pre-drilling, notching, and other secondary operations to simplify installation.
Yes. All columns and balusters can be custom turned to your exact dimensions, including variations in taper, shape, or height.
Both are available. We can provide products raw, pre-sanded, or pre-finished depending on your specifications.
Yes. We offer both paint-grade and stain-grade options depending on the wood species and your finishing goals.
We work with a wide range of domestic and imported woods. Popular species include Cherry, Maple, Oak, Pine, Poplar, Walnut, Cedar, Cypress, Mahogany, Sapele, and more.
We work on both residential and commercial-scale projects, including custom home builds, historic restorations, and other architectural packages. Contact us with your needs and we’ll see if we can help!
Yes, many of our columns and posts are designed to function as structural supports. We’ll work with you to meet your load-bearing specifications.
Yes. We manufacture wood balusters and columns for both indoor and outdoor use. Exterior-grade species and finishes are available to improve durability.