The link you gave is for people who do not want to redo sheetrock or flooring. It's not very solid.
I either open the floor or the ceiling below and drop the newel post into the recess and bolt it to the framing member.
If you have to repaint, you repaint.
Ron
I either open the floor or the ceiling below and drop the newel post into the recess and bolt it to the framing member.
If you have to repaint, you repaint.
Ron