Specifications
These PVC Column Pedestals are a decorative wrap designed to look like they are supporting the column when installed. They can also be used as a newel post wrap or pedestal stand. Made with 4 panels of 5/8″ thick white cellular PVC with lock miter corners, they install quickly and easily. We ship column pedestals knocked down (flat) and ready to install. Low maintenance, rot proof, water proof, and insect proof.
How To Use Pedestals and Columns Together
These pedestals are most commonly used with our PVC Column Wraps or Fiberglass Polymer Columns. The top platform is 1″ thick, and is 2″ wider than the pedestal shaft, or body. When used as a column pedestal, the top platform will have a “V” cut to allow for installation around a load bearing support.
- PVC Column Wraps are light enough that these pedestals will support their weight and you can simply place the column on the pedestal. In this scenario, the column and pedestal are used to wrap an internal structural post.
- If using our Fiberglass Polymer Columns, you’ll want to order the column full height and use these pedestals as a wrap around the column. In this scenario, the Fiberglass Column can be used as the structural member and the pedestal wraps the bottom 1/3 or so. The column base would simply sit on top of the pedestal.
For use as Newel Post Covers
This product can also be used to wrap a post that is not the full height, such as a railing newel post. Newel Post Cover Trim Kits have either a flat top platform or a peaked (pyramid) top. The flat top platform is 1″ thick and 2″ wider than the newel shaft. The top platform will not have the “V” cut like the pedestal, but simply be a solid smooth platform. These are sometimes paired with our Poly Finials. Peaked caps are ~2 1/4″ wider than the shaft, and do not have a top platform.
For use as a Pedestal Stand or Plant Stand
If you are using these as a Pedestal Stand, you’ll want to order it with the Flat Top Newel Post Trim Kit. These kits have a top platform that is not cut like they would for wrapping a full height column support. Keep in mind that these are not load bearing pedestal stands, so if you have a heavy planter you’ll need to support it internally with a load bearing post.
How To Choose a Size
- Height: Pedestals are typically around 1/3 the total height, with the Column accounting for the top 2/3 or so. The shaft, or body of the pedestal is 1″ less than shown. The flat top trim platform is 1″ thick so the overall height finishes at the stated height. Keep in mind your railing height when ordering your pedestals, if applicable.
- Width:Typically you’ll want to order the Column Pedestal 4″ wider than the column you are using with it to make sure the column base will fit on the pedestal platform. For example if you’re using a 10″ Column, you’ll want a 14″ Pedestal. We will review your order in detail before production to make sure your pedestal/column combo work together both functionally and aesthetically. Net shaft width is 3/8″ less than the listed width.
- Custom sizes available. A common example would be if you want a wide rectangular column pedestal that has two columns on it. Just email us what you need and we’ll send you a quote. That’s just one of the advantages of buying American made products from a U.S. company.
Does this material need to be painted? The white PVC material itself does not require any painting, however the product may collect dust and appear dirty over time. The PVC surface is smooth but the raised or recessed panel areas have been milled and will be a rougher finish which may collect foreign material. Also, the adhesive used in installation may be collection points for dirt. For these reasons we recommend a finish paint after installation so it will look more finished and be easier to clean and keep clean. This is true whether used outside or as interior column wraps.
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