Hello:

Newbie at this.

Getting ahead of myself on planning for this this project, but would like to
ask:

When installing new balisters (or are they really called spindles ?) for a
railing system, can the balister be screwed into the floor thru an existing
rug, or
must a cirular "plug" be removed first so the balister sits (firmly) on the
wood ?

Is there a name for the double pointed screws that are used ?

Thanks,
Bob