What can I use to cover pillars?

What can I use to cover pillars?

Fresh Coat of Paint When working with unpainted wood, always prime the pillars first so that the wood doesn’t soak up a lot of paint, and then apply two or three coats of a color of your choice. If the pillars are clad in vinyl, paint is still an option.

What is column wrap?

A column cover or a column wrap is an architectural column that goes around a structural support (wood post, I-beam, lally column, etc.) Column covers are purely aesthetic or decorative and are not load-bearing or structural.

How do you cover metal columns?

1. Step 1: Cut plywood boards. Our metal columns were 21″ x 1″ x 8′.
2. Step 2: Attach a foundation to the top and bottom of the columns.
3. Step 3: Attach the plywood boards.
4. Step 4: Attach 1″ x 5″ boards to the side.
5. Step 5: Attach moldings.
6. Step 6: Caulk and fill in with wood putty.
7. Step 7: Paint.

How do you cover a wrought iron porch column?

1. Cut plywood boards. Our metal columns were 21″ x 1″ x 8′.
2. Attach a foundation to top and bottom of the columns. We then attached 1″ x 1″ boards on either side of the column at the top.
3. Attach the plywood boards.
4. Attach molding and caulk and fill in with wood putty.
5. Grab your sprayer.
6. Add paint and begin.
7. Enjoy the new look!

How do you cover a column with wood?

1. Step 1: Cut Boards to Length.
2. Step 2: Cut and Install Bottom Blocking.
3. Step 3: Cut and Install Top Blocking.
4. Step 4: Nail On the 1x6s.
5. Step 5: Add Decorative Trim.
6. Step 6: Seal Gaps.
7. Step 7: Prep and Paint.

How do you decorate columns?

How To Decorate A Column In The Middle Of Your Room

1. Paint. Painting your column the same color as the rest of the walls in your room can create a cohesive look to your space.
2. Molding. Adding molding to your column can give it a classic sophisticated look.
3. Tile.
4. Brick.
5. Wood.
6. Stone.
7. Marble.
8. Mirror.