Covering Wrought Iron Porch Post
If you re feeling more ambitious you can get into more complicated projects like octagonal or round columns.
Covering wrought iron porch post. First off if you cover the current metal posts you will have a very odd looking surface if you don t like it now i don t think you will like it when it s covered. Wrought iron porch post windows doors front yard not only adds curb appeal and wood fence inground pet fence please click here to be built to concrete or wood fence farm fence wrought iron hooks are. Cut and install top. Find columns at lowe s today.
You can change the appearance of an iron post by building a faux column around the post making it appear that the column you built is a structural feature. And then i cut six more pieces to go on the front and back of the post. 1 16 of 317 results for wrought iron porch columns. Choose new posts to replace the old ones.
I would do something first to stop the rusting and seal the iron. At the minimum you should apply a coat of rustolium s rust killing primer the black stuff not sure of the exact name. I started by cutting six 5 inch long pieces of 1 x 4 lumber for each post and attaching one piece to either side of the post using exterior construction adhesive and 16 gauge 2 inch nails. A square column is the easiest to build.
Cut boards to length cut four 1x6 boards to length based on the ceiling height. How to replace a wrought iron porch post step 1. Covering ugly wrought iron porch railings. Tools and materials step 1.
These will be the column shaft. These had to be ripped down to the correct width using my table saw. Insert a temporary support post between the porch ceiling and the porch floor a few feet from the post you are. You will need to place pieces of plywood on both sides of the iron to create a sandwich secured with screws in between the openings and also add wood on the ends.
Center each piece on the inside bottom of. If you like the look of wrought iron you can have custom posts made. 4 6 out of 5 stars 124. Simshoe split style post cover skirt shoe for hand stair rails.
5 0 out of 5 stars 3. Cut and install bottom blocking cut four pieces of the 1x1 to 1 1 2. With colonial style elements wrought iron design high end black silk finish and seeded glass uql1106 by urban ambiance.