How to Cover Metal Columns | Covering Wrought Iron Column Makeover | Upgrade Your Porch Columns |

[@hazeld7197]

Wow, you are right on time. I was looking for a way to update my front porch. Thank you so much!

[@nica.rivera]

You're welcome 😊

[@DoItYourselfandSave]

This is exactly what I'm looking for - we have identical ugly "before" patio columns. The "after" results here look great, thanks for the detailed video --

[@mlv11]

I was looking for just this kind of video cause I too have the metal column. I will use PVC instead since it's more humid in my area. Thank you!!

[@nica.rivera]

PVC does not sound bad, I think anything that works to cover those columns would be better. Thanks for your sharing, I would love to see the before and after.

[@RelentlesslyPerfect]

hi, did you find rectangle PVC?

[@mlv11]

@@RelentlesslyPerfect I found a couple companies that sell the columns or you could buy the longer PVC sheets and cut it yourself. In my case, I decided to just paint the columns black. Made it pop more with the background.

[@DawnieQuel]

I think a weatherproof trim at the bottom to match the molding at the top would be nice as well 😊

[@nica.rivera]

That is not a bad idea, thanks for your input.

[@MrRiceboy777]

Beautiful transformation. Good job!

[@lisalisa1812]

I needed this! Thank you for sharing!!

[@nica.rivera]

Glad it was helpful!😀

[@angelamonroe7737]

Nice job. I have these columns on my front porch. I bet it would look more updated if I put the columns on and think it's something I can do on my own. so thank you for sharing!

[@nica.rivera]

I think that if i can do it, anyone can :)

[@jeffhenderson934]

Good stuff Nica, thanks for the insight. Only thing I have left I’ve never done is the fancy molding around the base. I’m thinking buy twice the molding I need and have at it with the miter saw.

[@lopo8811]

Thanks a bunch! I really needed your step by step! ❤

[@Littlepinkbus]

Thank you so much for this video, you have made it so easy to do and you walked me thru it so easy thank you again I will be doing God willing

[@nica.rivera]

Im happy you found it helpful. Thank you for your comment, and im sure you'll do fine.😊

[@barbm8822]

I want to do this but with a more waterproof material. I live where it’s very wet and the rain comes in right where I would need to cover the posts. Would Pvc work?

[@nica.rivera]

Hi Barb, Absolutely! If you live in a more humid or wet place, I would definitely recommend to go with PVC, composite, or any other waterproof material.

[@paulineriley8782]

this is on my todo list

[@msp9810]

Question: why is the concrete necessary? Can you not just put the panel on the porch floor?

[@nica.rivera]

The reason I build a block of concrete was to avoid wetting the wood when I water pressure the patio floor. In general is best to avoid water from wood for several reason like water damage, mold and mildew, decay and rot, etc. and because I'm in California I really don't have to worry about rain. If that's your case I would recommend to have a barrier, a thin plastic foam sheet called “sill seal”, between concrete and wood. 😉

[@torcmr]

Very nice job

[@bigtime37ja]

Very nice job.

[@nica.rivera]

Thank you! 🙂 overall this was a huge project that im glad im done with. 🥵

[@Jasonsdesignshop]

Nice Job! Better then my early video! Nice editing too!

[@nica.rivera]

We all gotta start from somewhere. 😁 I appreciate your comment. Thank you.

[@mlh169]

Excellent

[@nica.rivera]

Thank you 😊.

[@katherinecampostagami5740]

What size boards did you use for the sides?

[@nica.rivera]

I actually had to cut them to size, but they were 3 inches wide and .25 inch thick. 🙂

[@katherinecampostagami5740]

@@nica.rivera was that for the longer side or the shorter side?

[@nica.rivera]

The front panel is 9.25 inch wide and the smaller side panels are actually 2.75 inch wide. Hope this helps.

[@katherinecampostagami5740]

@@nica.rivera it does! Thank you!

[@Littlepinkbus]

Q, for you how did you finish the bottom

[@nica.rivera]

Hi SanSan, I build a block of concrete for the bottom and I simply sat the wood panels on top. I definitely love how looks now, my house is old but it doesn't have stay looking old. Thank you for asking. 💜

[@kirklandmcghie6496]

Okkkkkkkkkk nice

[@dennisfriske5929]

SUPPER

[@seanjoys7360]

Can we get the update lol

[@seanjoys7360]

Wtf