How to Install a post cover around a post in a basement!

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Ideal Direct Home Improvements & Indoor Gardening

4 жыл бұрын

This video is the first on youtube! Showing you a very easy way to finish your steel columns in a basement! No need to hide them in walls! I have used this method for over 25 years in my basement finishing techniques! This is especially effective when your columns are off level!
Check out the links below provided if you're looking for a professional foam dispensing gun or replacement cans and one time use for a project like this!
If you want to see how we built these posts here is the link,
• How to build a post co...
Here is a link to the gun I use, It’s a little pricey but it can last a long time if used properly!
HILTI CF-DS1 Deluxe Dispenser for Foam Insulating Sealant
Canada link:
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From USA link: Hilti
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Attention Contractors! Buy in bulk and save with this link!
USA link:
Hilti CF 812 Window and Door Pro Foam, 12-Pack
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Here is a more cost effective option for this type of Foam dispensing gun:
Great Stuff Pro 14 Foam Dispensing Gun
Canada Link:
amzn.to/2H6mwq2
USA Link:
amzn.to/38nwtJT
Here is a another great deal on amazon for a contractor or home owner that has many more use for a foam fun system and foam in the USA!
AWF PRO Gaps and Cracks Kit - Great Stuff Pro Gaps and Cracks Fireblock Foam Sealant 24 oz (12) - AWF Pro Foam Gun (1) - Great Stuff Foam Gun Cleaner (2) - Closed Cell Expanding Foam.
amzn.to/2J980PO
Foam replacement cans:
LePage 1482482 Quad PRO 598g Window & Door Insulating Foam
amzn.to/2H2P0RF
This is a link for a foam can and nozzle, but is more for a one time use, but great quality
foam and a much more affordable cost.
LePage Quad Window and Door Insulating Foam, 453g
Canada Link:
amzn.to/312wekD
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@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

Hello everyone! I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy! If you need more info on the foam and foam guns, please check out the links in the description. If you want to see how to build columns here is our link kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ntmZgt2dnr65oHU.html

@pedrogarcia8375 4 ай бұрын

Hi my frind the fomer is enough to hold the wood

@ryanlahr4783 Ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. I just finished painting my finished posts and they look great! Wo much better than framing with drywall. The only wtep i added was taking a sander and rounding off the corners a little bit.

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 Ай бұрын

That’s great news! I’m so happy to hear that you liked this video! Thank you for watching!

@patriotmd 2 жыл бұрын

First hit on my KZfaq search for insight on how to do this exact thing. Now subscribed.

@jimmyt5274 4 жыл бұрын

So cool to be able to look back at all the little things you did for us Edward to get to the finished product! We’re extremely satisfied with your level of professionalism and the work you did! The end result was way beyond our expectations! Thanks again!

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jim! It was a pleasure doing the work for your family! I promised a Masterpiece and delivered! I appreciate everything especially your kind words! Stay safe and Healthy! Happy Canada Day!🇨🇦

@Golden_Mustang 3 жыл бұрын

I have a few posts I need to cover in my basement and this is the easiest, and most ingenious, method I have seen. I would have never thought of it on my own. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Avid DIYers like myself thank you!

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and your kind comment! I have been doing that way for over 20 years, works like a charm! Always a pleasure! Stay safe and healthy! And stay tuned for more video’s!

@kirkhateswork 3 жыл бұрын

This video needs more views! Super helpful thanks mate!

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! In time it will get more, we can always share the video,😉 Thanks again for your kind words and watching the video! Please stay safe and healthy and stay tuned for more videos coming soon!

@AAME9126 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this , I followed all the steps as you did in the two videos . My poles covers came out really great !! Thank you so much ...God bless

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

My Pleasure! Thank you for watching and I’m so happy to hear that these videos helped you out! You’re very welcome Adrian! Stay safe and healthy!

@glubboy08 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid ! You’re the best

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@dekelaurel8289 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic! Been racking my brain trying to figure this out. Really great video.

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Deke! I’m happy to hear that my video helped you! I have been installing post covers like this for 25 years and works like a charm! I hope you subscribed, there are a ton of videos coming soon and we might have a few more in our library that may help you with other projects! Have fun!

@jefferystalks8232 4 жыл бұрын

First to watch! Great video Edward! Wow! I’m just completely in awe! Who would of thought?!! 👍🏻 you’re amazing! Always a pleasure to watch you on the big screen! Please keep sharing with us! Omg I had to add my wife’s reaction to that basement and the bar! She’s like why do you tease us like that, we want to see the entire job!

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 4 жыл бұрын

jeffery stalks thank you very much! And congratulations on being the first! I always appreciate your great comments! Oh and hmmm,,, the reveal of that basement should come soon. Hang tight! I have to catch up on tons of videos and editing! Always a pleasure to hear from you and your wife!😉 hope you and your family are safe and healthy! Thank you again!!!

@josemalave3193 Жыл бұрын

Will be trying your method soon… thanks for the video.. assuming you use MDF 1x6?

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 Жыл бұрын

I actually ripped it down from a full sheet , the end result for size is approximately 1 x 6. You can use any material as long as you have a little room from the steel post to the inside of the shell. I have a video on how I made them just to demonstrate. Check that video out! Thanks for watching and don’t forget to subscribe!

@saugatools402 5 ай бұрын

Hi, can you drywall over them? I want to know if you can attach drywall panels to the MDF. I have a pole beside a wall and wanted to make it connected like a corner. Let me know, it would help to know if its sturdy enough.

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 5 ай бұрын

Why not just frame it in and drywall it? Or use osb plywood to make a box like I did instead of using mdf. I think it would be a waste to use mdf and drywall over it. Make a plywood box, install it with foam and drywall over it. If you install the post cover the way I show, it is super solid, you would be amazed. Hope that helps !

@saugatools402 5 ай бұрын

@@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 I have existing wall on the corner thats why, 5/8 MDF is cheaper than plywood and I would hope its more straight too. Let me know what you think.

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 5 ай бұрын

@@saugatools402 only you know what you have, I would have to see it. I’m sorry I couldn’t help.

@ChicagoMakoy 3 жыл бұрын

Hello edward, can i use the loctite brand instead of hilti?coz loctite is cheaper. I hope you can reply,im in the middle of doing my post right now,still undecided what to buy coz im on a budget. Thanks.

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

Of course you can!

@ChicagoMakoy 3 жыл бұрын

@@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 thank you so much, you save my day!!!

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChicagoMakoy thank you for watching and It makes my day, when I can help people! Have fun!

@1230camron 11 ай бұрын

How many cans of foam would you say it took to do the whole job for both posts?

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 11 ай бұрын

Great question! I didn’t use the full can . You don’t have to do the entire cavity, just basically spots and like a few rings around the post. Hope that helps!

@sammyjimsmith6100 8 ай бұрын

Can these post covers be bought or do u saw them.?

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 8 ай бұрын

You can buy them at your local building store and you can build them if you want to like I did in this video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ntmZgt2dnr65oHU.htmlsi=c44G1MI9dAIIIboK

@mikemcclelland9551 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Edward, I'm following this install step by step in my basement and have a couple questions. I see there is a gap left at the bottom when you remove the shims, so the cover is actually completely suspended by the foam. MDF is a relatively heavy material and I'm wondering if you've ever had an issue with the foam deteriorating over time and the post cover dropping? Is this gap created on purpose in case there is movement in a floating floor? Thanks for your video's! You have been very helpful.

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a great question Mike! The primary reason for the gap is to be able to use the shims on the bottom and top to be able to in install the post with ease. I will be honest to tell you that the foam in the covers has never failed to this day. We have been using the foam and this system for over 20 years. The gaps will all be covered with a base and crown. You can leave a smaller gap if you’re confident to install with ease. You can leave any size gap, Mike, I have shared what we do, take this video as a guide to help you. I hope this answers your question. Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for more videos and please stay safe and healthy!

@mikemcclelland9551 3 жыл бұрын

@@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 It does help. I am installing over a Dricore floating subfloor which may have slight movement, so a gap might be a benefit. Thanks for your quick reply.

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

The gaps can be whatever you want as long as the last finish trim covers, you’re good. To be honest I would install the posts after the finished floor is installed. I show all of this in the video.

@mikemcclelland9551 3 жыл бұрын

@@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 Unfortunately, the LePage foam product you have linked to won't ship to the states. I did a little poking around and came across this product also from Henkel. It looks to be the same product from the same manufacturer only marketed for the U.S. I hope this is helpful to other folks south of the boarder. Thanks for all your tips & tricks, Edward! OSI QUAD Foam Gun or Straw, 16 Ounce Can (1927125) amzn.to/3a80yzu

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 3 жыл бұрын

Mike sorry about the bad link! My apologies. The quad is great I have used it before. As long as it doesn’t over expand it will be fine, when you foam, just do the same as I did. Let it cure and go back to it to make sure it doesn’t take the post out of shape. That’s the only trick. Thank you and I really appreciate your feedback! Always a pleasure! Stay safe and healthy Mike!👍🏻

@ryanwhitehouse5861 Жыл бұрын

Look nice, but I don’t understand how you’re preventing rotation of the columns in the event of an impact or from someone leaning on an edge. Unless you’re somehow using L-brackets at the top, there’s no way that the foam is strong enough to prevent rotation around a cylindrical lally column.

@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan, The foam sticks to the column and the cover, as the foam expands it fills the cavity to have a perfect fit. I have been doing this for over 25 years and I have never had any cover move in any way. No brackets needed. If you follow the instructions in this video you will see how solid the cover is. Try it out, and let me know how it worked out for you, try banging and try to rotate the cover when all the foam is set. Thanks for watching and looking forward to hear how it worked out for you.