Hey guys,
I have a situation that I haven’t yet run into: I need to wrap two lally columns as part of a trim package for a large basement renovation. I’ve seen the little plastic blocks that McFeelys sells but I’m not too keen on that idea, making something out of scrap plywood would work but I’m thinking there must be a better way.
I’m toying with the idea of simply building a box in two halves, pocket screwed together at their respective joints. These would then be applied to the column using a generous bead of PL Premium at the four points that meet the column. I’d then glue/biscuit/clamp/pin the two corners to make the whole deal solid.
Sound like a good idea or a callback waiting to happen?
I’m open to just about anything so let it rip.
Thanks as always,
Nick
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Hey Squash,
What I do is ramset a 2x6 to two opposite sides, then wrap it drywall, wood trim, etc. Works for me.
If I understand what you're asking, I do it this way:
I take a scrap of 2x10 or 2x12 (whatever I need for the right end size), and use a hole saw or jig saw to cut out a hole in the center the size of the column. then I cut that in half so that I have two pieces to slip around the column and glue/screw back together. I do that in three or four spots, and then there is something to frame to.
Usually these are tight enough that I don't need to glue them to the column, but PL or something could be used for that as you mentioned.
JF
Build your column around the pipe out of 1X or 2X to the size you wish. Put a temporary brace or two on it to avoid movement. Drill a 5/16" hole bottom, top and middle and shoot some expanding foam in it. Wait a day and finish as desired. DanT
I found a neat product at the local home center. It is a bunch of 1" wide by 1/4" thick slats with eased edges. They are glued to a fabric type mat. The assembly is then wrapped around the lolly column. Material was oak so it could be stained or painted. Looks like beadboad when it's done. Very easy & quick to install. Just another option...
Damn- I answered before I read yours. Oh well- great mimes think alike.
"I cut this piece four times and it's still too short."
You've found that the expanding foam holds the column wrap in place strong enough? I suppose one could go a step further and use the adhesive foam.
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No call backs so far. But yes it does seem to do a good job. I read it somewhere a few years ago and since that is all we have done. DanT
Does it need to be square? If not, look for tambor door sheet (flexible roll top desk) and since it probably won't be available in that length, you could break it up with a band or another material, or a shelf.
Wrap bending plywood around the column if the tambor doesn't exactly match the circumference.
LOL...I too was gonna say what DTHA said. I saw the stuff (tambor) at the end of the molding isle at Home Depot. I also saw something there thats specifically made to put around columns.
Nice idea for a small business...inexpensive premade fancy shmancy column wraps.
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