Support Column

by DoItYourself Staff

If you are thinking of redoing your basement, you are probably wondering how to hide a support column. The column is used to hold your home in place, so it cannot be removed or moved around.

The best way is to work around it, here are a few ideas to hide your support column.

Build a large box around the pole and use crown molding to make it look decorative.
Move a large piece of furniture like a couch or entertainment center right next to the pole so that it is not as noticeable and not in anyone's walking path.
Build a shelf around it.
Make a seating arrangement that wraps around the pole.
Hide the column behind large pieces of furniture.

Painting a Support Column

Sometimes a support column will look much nicer if it has a fresh coat of paint. Since it is metal, the column must first be primed before it can be painted. Pick out a neutral color that will match the floor or walls, this will make it blend in. Spray paint is best for this project because it won't leave behind stroke marks and will only require one or two coats.