Concealing a square steel post in basement

[2cool2hear]

I'm trying to come up with a best way to secure framing to concrete floor because I'm afraid I'd crack the tiles if I try nail or screw through them. Thought about using nail gun adhesive but I want to see if someone has a better suggestion. What would a pro do?



Many thanks

 

[ratdoggy]

Drill and use tapcons. Use an impact driver for the tapcons.

 

[dogdog]

wrap some of those large sisal rope around it and leave it on the open? Looks nice on some cafe I went to...

 

[dogdog]

or do what ratdoggy says, they do sell glass drilling bits that drills through ceramic tiles very cleanly with some water as coolant and lube....

 

[ratdoggy]

Are you just covering the post or are you attaching framing to the floor?

 

[Zeke]

Are you just covering the post or are you attaching framing to the floor?

Good question because the OP could build a column around the post and let it simply rest on the floor. Spacers on the inside will keep it in place. And the const adhesive won't hurt.

 

[AZ Pete]

If you are just covering the post, I don't think it would be necessary to do anything to the floor. Just make the covering tight to the post.

 

[wyo george]

Just paint the post camo and nobody will see it.

 

[boomer12831]

After it is anchored to the floor, build a bar table around it. As long as kids don't bang their heads on it. I used mine for a corner post for my bar and wrapped a string of lights around it. I was happy hoe it came out. Ed.

 

[Bears Fan]

 

[404]

Good question because the OP could build a column around the post and let it simply rest on the floor. Spacers on the inside will keep it in place. And the const adhesive won't hurt.

Exactly. Gravity will do the job. If it needs to be tight to the pole expanding foam in the gap between steel pole and decorative cover will take care of that.

 

[ratdoggy]

That is a great way to conceal the post. I know I didn't see it

 

[Tronyadorable]

Build a small elbow height octagonal table around it to stand, BS and do shots;then enclose the bottom with a four sided liquor cabinet.Use cedar if you're storing weed/cigars in it too .

 

[NUTTSGT]

I'd simply make a floor base and ceiling plate out of two pieces each. Just leave the slightest gap between the base and pole. Then fill the gap with some clear silicon RTV. It should hold it in place yet allow things to "move" with the humidity change. Just attach your wood cover the the base and plate.


Don't forget to take plenty of pictures when you build it.

 

[Hpozzuoli]

The only thing you can do is box it out, paint it, or try this stuff. It's meant for round poles but if you use 2 together you can do a square column. It's called pole wrap and available at depot. Goes on with simple adhesive. I use liquid nails. You can't even see the seam in mine. I think I trimmed a few inches off it. They have different sizes.

Excuse the mess. I am moving and in the middle of packing.

 

[Beemer533]

I don't bother securing anything to the floor; I just make clamp blocks out of plywood (glued together to achieve at least 1" thickness) or dimensional lumber.
Just cut out a bit less than a half circle on each piece and screw together. I'll also put a bit of construction adhesive where the blocks contact the post to ensure they won't move...

Here is a quick sketch I slapped together, as pictures are worth a lot of words around here!

The actual number of blocks would really depend on what you are using to cover up the post (and the height of course).. Some 3/4" plywood would probably only need 2 or 3 blocks.

 

[boiler7904]

I think I'd go with Beemer's idea. You could always use self-drilling screws to hold the blocking to the tube column if needed.

 

[rsanter]

If you want a column like you sketched up, that's easy
Use MDF and cut the pieces so they fit snug around the column.
Used liquid nails ( don't need much) to hold to the column and then use some screws to hold the corners together.
Now install the trim with a finish nailer into the MDF and then paint...you are done

Alternate idea
Build a wine rack around the column

Bob

 

[kbs2244]

As much as I like the pole dancer idea for camouflaging the post
(I still remember my first introduction to the skill in San Diego)
I would have to say, that if this is just for looks, go with a good thick bed of silicon caulk at the base.
It is one of the best glues around.

I have pulled out pedestal sinks from demo sites where the pedestal pulled up the floor tile it was adhered to with caulk.
No mechanical connection.

 

[WanderingSol07]

Got a cat? Just wrap it with rope!

 

[404]

I don't bother securing anything to the floor; I just make clamp blocks out of plywood (glued together to achieve at least 1" thickness) or dimensional lumber.
Just cut out a bit less than a half circle on each piece and screw together. I'll also put a bit of construction adhesive where the blocks contact the post to ensure they won't move...

Here is a quick sketch I slapped together, as pictures are worth a lot of words around here!

The actual number of blocks would really depend on what you are using to cover up the post (and the height of course).. Some 3/4" plywood would probably only need 2 or 3 blocks.

Very clever.