Square Paint-Grade Columns

Square, Wood Column Splitting Fee to split any of our wood columns in any of the ways shown on drawing. We will contact you to confirm the sizing of each of the panels before splitting the column shaft. (max 10 ft high)

The column shaft or stem is un-primed MDF and is made up of four sides 1/2" thick that go together using our lock mitre joint for easy assembly.  Shipped unassembled so that it can be used to wrap a jack post, lolly post or an existing support.

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Traditional Square, Paint Grade Column - The shaft is made up of four MDF un-primed sides that go together using lock mitre joints for easy assembly. They are unassembled so that they can be used to wrap a jack post, lolly post or an existing support. We provide all the trims shown (pre-cut).

The Tuscan smooth column has a classic look dating back to Roman times, characterized by its wide base. It can stand on its own or it can be wrapped around an opening as a casing to give it a sense of elegance. The shaft is 96" long (8ft).  The outside dimension is 7 ⅝" square and the inside is 6 ⅝" with the panels being ½" thick MDF, to be primed and painted after installation.  The base and cap are made from primed MDF and only suggested for indoor applications.  The base adds 3" making the footprint 10 ⅝ ".  Everything you see in the photograph is cut to size.

Square, Recessed Column

Square columns are a great alternative to the round columns which are more common. Square columns are hollow and so therefore not load bearing however they do give the illusion of bearing a great weight. All Elite Recessed Paneled Square Column kits come unassembled and can be installed with or without an existing support post, an existing wall, or may stand alone.

These square columns are a perfect match to our Recessed Wall Paneled Wainscoting. A modern paneled look, characterized by its clean lines. It can stand on its own or it can be wrapped around an opening as a casing to give it a sense of elegance.

Square, Wood, Half RECESSED PANELED column made from unprimed MDF. The column shaft is 7 5/8" wide, made with 1/2" thick MDF, making the inside opening 6 5/8" square. The column is available in 8ft and 9ft heights. The 9ft version includes a 1ft column shaft extension that is assembled on site. The panelled portion is about 38" high, also made in paint grade MDF. The shaft goes together like a puzzle, using lock mitre joints for easy assembly. All the smaller pieces in the panel kit, and capital/astragal, do require assembly.

The Traditional Fluted column has a classic look from our colonial past, characterized by its taller, thin base. It can stand on its own or it can be wrapped around an opening as a casing to give it a sense of elegance. The shaft is 96" long (8ft). The outside dimension is 7 ⅝" square and the inside is 6 ⅝" with the shaft panels being ½" thick MDF, to be primed and painted after installation. The base and cap are made from either Poplar or Primed MDF and only suggested for indoor applications. The base adds 3" making the footprint 10 ⅝ ". The capital trim adds 4 ⅜" to the top portion making it 12". The base trim is 5 ½" high. The flutes stop and finish at about 2 ½" from the top and bottom of the shaft as shown.

The 7' version of this column is also 8' long but the flutes are 12" shorter with the excess to be cut off on site. The 9' version has a 8' shaft with flutes that are 12" longer than the 8' version. The extra foot is shipped separately to be added to the shaft on site. See our Flute Sizing chart  for complete details.

Square, Wood, Half FLUTED RECESSED PANELED column made from unprimed MDF. The column shaft is 7 5/8" wide, made with 1/2" thick MDF, making the inside opening 6 5/8" square. The column is available in 8ft and 9ft heights. The 9ft version includes a 1ft column shaft extension that is assembled on site. The panelled portion is about 38" high, also made in paint grade MDF. The shaft goes together like a puzzle, using lock mitre joints for easy assembly. All the smaller pieces in the panel kit, and capital/astragal, do require assembly. 

The Tuscan FLUTED column has a classic look dating back to Roman times, characterized by its wide base. It can stand on its own or it can be wrapped around an opening as a casing to give it a sense of elegance. The shaft is 96" long (8ft). The outside dimension is 7 ⅝" square and the inside is 6 ⅝" with the shaft panels being ½" thick MDF, to be primed and painted after installation. The base and cap are made from either Poplar or Primed MDF and only suggested for indoor applications. The base adds 3" making the footprint 10 ⅝ ". The capital trim adds 4 ⅜" to the top portion making it 12". The base trim is 5 ½" high. The flutes stop and finish at about 2 ½" from the top and bottom of the shaft as shown.

The kit includes: 4 - 8ft panels that make up the shaft of the column; 1 architecturally correct Tuscan base; 4 pieces of 3" Georgian crown and banding to create a capital; mounting brackets; tape; and even the MDF glue. Everything you see in the photograph is cut to size. The column is shipped unassembled so that it can be used to wrap a jack post, lolly post or an existing support. The shaft is made up of four sides that go together like a puzzle, using lock mitre joints for easy assembly. All the smaller pieces also require assembly.

The 7' version of this column is also 8' long but the flutes are 12" shorter with the excess to be cut off on site. The 9' version has a 8' shaft with flutes that are 12" longer than the 8' version. The extra foot is shipped separately to be added to the shaft on site. See our Flute Sizing chart for complete details.