One-stop fencing & railing solution
Each kit comes with two posts
Use with our guard rails
Engineered to perfection
Durable & long-lasting
Weather & rust resistant
Flexible & modern design
Form meets function
Made by CR Fence & Rail, America’s #1 selling handrail
The post works as a robust base for your system, ensuring that your deck or balcony is structurally secure and visually striking.
Specifications
Post dimensions
1-1/2" L x 1-1/2" W x 46" H
Baseplate dimensions
7-7/8" L x 1-1/2" W
Material
Carbon Steel
Finishing
Commercial Powder Coat
Color
10% Matte Black
Specifications
Post dimensions
1-1/2" L x 1-1/2" W x 50" H
Baseplate dimensions
7-7/8" L x 1-1/2" W
Material
Carbon Steel
Finishing
Commercial Powder Coat
Color
10% Matte Black
Protect your loved ones in a matter of hours
All CR Fence & Rail products are designed for simple and quick assembly, with each component and tool clearly labeled and accompanied by comprehensive instructions. If you need assistance, our support team can help via phone or chat to ensure you secure your space effectively and efficiently.
DIY EASY ASSEMBLY
From properly placing the balusters, to attaching the rails to posts or walls, our guides cover all the steps for you to protect your loves ones in no time.
MODULAR AND CUSTOMIZABLE
For a perfectly tailored fit, this Side Mount Plain Post is compatible with:
- Guard rails
- Top & middle rails
Expand your system and customize your space easily as needed.
Everything you need out of the box
All parts and core tools needed to install these posts on any surface come included with your order. No more extra trips to the store, saving you time and money.
- Plain posts
- Top rail bracket
- Hole covers
- Post cap
- Side mount base plate
- Screws
- Nuts & Bolts
- Drill Bits
- Anchor & Washer
- Ruler & Pencil
Complete Parts List
Everything you need out of the box
All parts and core tools needed to install these posts on any surface come included with your order. No more extra trips to the store, saving you time and money.
- Plain posts
- Top rail bracket
- Hole covers
- Post cap
- Side mount base plate
- Screws
- Nuts & Bolts
- Drill Bits
- Anchor & Washer
- Ruler & Pencil
Complete Parts List
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FAQs
Like any product made of metal, our posts will heat up a bit on sunny and/or hot days. However, our 5-layer protective powder coating is weather-resistant, and will prevent your railing from becoming too hot to touch. In the unusual circumstance that your railing becomes too hot, simply wiping it down with cold water will quickly cool it off again.
Cleaning your rails is easy! Our 5-layer weather-resistant coating already protects against most stains, and dirt is easy to clean off. Just wet a non-abrasive or microfiber cleaning cloth with water, and wipe the posts down to clear away any dust.
- Wood drill bit: 5/16” (M8) W x 3” (75mm) L
- Masonry drill bit: 5/16” (M8) W x 4-3/4” (120mm) L
- Wedge anchor: 5/16” (M8) W x 3-1/8” (80mm) L
- Lag screws: 5/16” (M8) W x 1.9/16” (40mm) L
When installing our posts on any type of flooring (e.g., composite wood) and it is too thin, you will need to purchase longer screws or anchors elsewhere in order for the products to be mounted properly on the inner floor.
All our rail kits are designed to be easy to install in an hour or less. As long as you’re comfortable with using simple power tools, you should be able to handle the job without any special assistance. In fact, more than 3,000 happy customers say their railings were remarkably fast and easy to install!
Depending on the type of connection and your layout, the distance will vary. However, the tolerance for any discrepancies or errors is only 1/4".
However, we suggest for you to wait for all parts and rails to arrive before you begin installing the railing system as the top rail positioning will determine where posts will be placed. Repositioning the posts, once installed, will also require more effort. As such, for the smoothest installation experience, we recommend that you wait for the top rail connectors so you can fit out the top rails and position the posts accordingly.
Absolutely! All our posts come powder-coated with a 5-layer black finish that’s made to withstand even the most extreme weather conditions. This protective layer defends against flaking, chipping, scratches, and color deterioration. Outdoor paint of any color will adhere to the protective layer — in fact, weather-resistant paint can even add an additional layer of defense against the elements, while customizing your rails to look exactly the way you want.
We’ll provide all the fasteners you’ll need, including screws for attaching the posts to wood and plastic, as well as anchors for cement and masonry. The installation process will be easiest with a handheld power drill or hammer drill, and a set of screwdriver bits — but any set of screwdrivers will work in a pinch.
Yes, the necessary bracket or top plate needed to attach any form of top rails to these posts are included.
Our railing kits come with the necessary drill bits and wedge anchors to secure the posts onto any surface, be it wood, concrete, or brick. If you are planning on installing the posts on harder surfaces like granite, you will need a diamond drill bit (5/16" x 3.5")—which provide for free. Send us a message if you need one.
To make the installation process seamless, we’ve also included a depth-measuring pencil, washers, and a hex nut driver.
For more instructions on how you can install the railing posts, watch this video:
If you need more information about the types of drills you can use with our parts, refer to this:
The different mount orientations are not compatible with each other. That means our Top Mount Posts work best with other Top Mount Posts, while our Side Mount Posts work best with other Side Mount Posts.
Generally speaking, these are the use-cases of our Plain Posts:
38”: for residential use with our railings
42”: for residential or commercial use with our railings
60”: for use with our fence kits, or with our railings for soil-install
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