How to Add Finishing Touches to a Portico
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Step 1: Create the Base
To create the base around each column, measure three sides of the post. Transfer these measurements to a 5" base trim molding. Cut 45-degree angles on the molding for the corners.
Step 2: Join the Pieces Together
Add wood glue to the corners of three sides of the molding, and join pieces together. Assembling three pieces will allow you to dry-fit the pieces and check the angles. Add the three pieces to the column.
Step 3: Attach the Last Piece
Measure for the last piece. Cut, test fit, glue and nail it to the other three pieces of molding.
Step 4: Nail the Unit
Use a torpedo level to make sure the entire trim box sits level on the post -- not the porch. Nail the entire unit to the column using the trim nailer.
Step 5: Create the Capital
Create the capital at the top from 1 x 4 stock. Clamp a board to the work surface, and use a router to cut a decorative edge into the wood to create an ogee profile.
Step 6: Nail the Sides
Measure the sides of the columns, and cut on the miter saw. Nail them into place.
Step 7: Add Top Capitals
Add the trim pieces against the canopy underside. Add the trim around the top of both columns to add top capitals.
Step 8: Caulk the Seams and Corners
Fill all the holes with indoor/outdoor wood spackling. Caulk all the seams along the base and capitals -- and caulk the corners of the 1" trim.
Step 9: Sand and Paint the Columns
Sand the spackled areas and paint the columns, capitals and bases. Add multiple coats of paint as needed.
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