Adding Decorative Wood Post in Wall Opening

Wood posts can add to the interior of a home in decorative ways, as well as provide a convenient place to hang coats. Installing decorative wood posts in a large doorway, under porch eaves or between adjoining rooms can increase the visual interest and beauty of your home. A decorative wood post can be a simple stained, cylindrical pillar or an elaborate work of art with carving and painting on it.

Tape measure
Circular saw
4-foot level
Wood shims
4-inch screws
Drill
Wood filler
Paint

Instructions

- 1
  Measure the vertical height of the wall opening where you are planning to put the decorative wood post.
- 2
  Measure the wood post and be sure it is the right size for the opening. Trim the post if necessary so that it is 1/16- to 1/8-inch less than the opening with a circular saw.
- 3
  Position the post in the opening. Check it with a 4-foot level to be sure it's perfectly vertical by holding the level against the side of the post in several different locations.
- 4
  Tap wood shims in between the post and the floor to secure it in place. Permanently secure the post by driving 4-inch screws at an angle through the base of the post into the floor and through the top of the post into the header over the opening.
- 5
  Cover the heads of the screws with wood filler then paint or stain the post to match the decor of the room as desired.

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