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BOB'S COLUMNS
ELEGANT AND ECONOMICAL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COLUMNS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Instruction for installing 6, 8, 10 and 12 inch columns which use ABS Plastic Caps and Bases

1. Trim the pipe shaft slightly shorter than the height of the vertical span.

2. Place the cap and base on the shaft as illustrated and tape securely.

3. Stand the column in place and level it.

4. Secure the column with metal L-brackets and or blocking and screws both at the top and bottom. (not Included)

5. Spread adhesive sparingly on the underside of the base foot and press firmly into place.

6. Use small Brad nails or fine finishing nails on the edge lip to pin in place if required, and caulk the edges.

7. Repeat procedure for cap installation.

8. Use an alcohol based cleanser to thoroughly clean all dust, dirt, oil and grease off of the column, cap and base.

9. Prime with BEHR PREMIUM PLUSŽ 434 Interior/Exterior Oil-Based Primer or KILZŽ Original Primer. Follow dry time directions for the primers, then topcoat with any BEHR PREMIUM PLUSŽ or BEHR EXPRESSIONSŽ topcoats or equivalent.

Instructions for installing the Larger sized Custom Polyurethane Caps and Bases 14" to 28"

1. Trim the pipe shaft slightly shorter than the height of the vertical span.

2. Place the cap and base on the shaft as illustrated and tape securely.

3. Stand the column in place and level it.

4. Secure the column with metal L-brackets and or blocking and screws both at the top and bottom. (not included)

5. Spread adhesive on the underside of the base and press firmly into place.

6. Use Screws to pin the base into place if required.Fill the screw holes with auto motive body filler as directed. Finish with glazing putty and caulk the edges.

7. Repeat procedure for cap installation.

8. Use an alcohol based cleanser to thoroughly clean all dust, dirt, oil and grease off of the column, cap and base.

NOTE: THESE ARE DECORATIVE COLUMNS WHICH BY THEMSELVES ARE NOT INTENDED FOR STRUCTURAL SUPPORT. HOWEVER THE HOLLOW CORE ALLOWS THE INSTALLATION OF WOOD OR STEEL SUPPORT POSTS INSIDE THE COLUMNS WHICH IS RELATIVELY EASY TO ACCOMPLISH IN NEW COSTRUCTION OR MAJOR REMODELING. THE COLUMNS CAN ALSO BE FILLED WITH CONCRETE TO CREATE STRUCTURAL PILLARS, BUT YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ENGINEER OR ARCHITECT ABOUT REINFORCING THAT MAY BE REQUIRED.

WHERE A COLUMN MUST BE INSTALLED AROUND AN EXISTING STRUCTURAL POST WHICH CANNOT BE MOVED, IT IS NECCESSARY TO CREATE A SPLIT COLUMN. CLICK HERE FOR INSTALLATION INFORMATION ON SPLIT COLUMNS.