Note: Recommended adhesive for installation is Gorilla Glue.
Warning: precision-machined edges of Poly-Classic Craftsman column components can be extremely sharp. Use of appropriate personal protection equipment is required.
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1. Measure overall opening from floor to beam or soffit (must have structural pressure-treated post or lally column for load support.)
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2. Trim shaft pieces to 2 1/4" shorter than opening - 2" for cap/base, 1/4" for expansion (1/4" if not using cap and base - each part is 1" thick). ALWAYS trim from BOTTOM ONLY - top end is marked.
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3. If you are going to use screws, pre-drill/countersink all panels. See joint diagram on next page to determine which edge to pre-drill.
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4. Lay 3 panels flat and apply adhesive to center joints. (Poly-urethane glue is recommended. Follow manufacturer's instructions.)
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5. Assemble 3 panels, using E-Z lock joints.
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6. If you are not using screws, finish nail 3 panels together.
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7. If using screws assemble 3 panels together using coarse thread galvanized screws (deck screws).
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8. Slide 3/4 base around post.
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9. Glue 1/4 piece of biscuit (supplied). Center and attach to floor/pedestal with appropriate fasteners.
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10. Slide assembled 3-sided column around support (on top of base).
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11. Slide 3/4 cap into place on top of column panels*
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12. Raise cap to beam/soffit, center and attach. There should be 1/4" between column and cap platform.
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13. Apply adhesive to final panel.
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14. Assemble final panel to column using E-Z Lock joints.
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15. Screw or nail final panel to secure.
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16. Glue 1/4 cap piece and slide into place. Pin-nail cap moulding to top of column.*
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17. Using mitre saw, cut base trim pieces to fit around bottom of column.
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18. Use column shaft to mark cut lines for mitres (cut long and work your way shorter for best results).
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19. Apply adhesive to moulding and pin-nail into place.
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20. Caulk using latex caulking compound to fill any gaps in nail or screw holes.
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21. Clean surface of column with cleaner recommended by the paint manufacturer. Paint with 2 coats of acrylic latex paint.
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