Thank you so much for the idea! We have 2 boring wood posts for our front porch also whilst the neighbors have these beautiful, massive real stone pillars - so we've been trying to figure out how to "dress up," up boring wood pillars. Thanks again!!!
I enjoyed your clever post cover up idea. Here are some tips to consider: 1) Using a planer would allow for the outer layer of pressure treated fence pickets to be thinned to desired thickness rather than risking moisture damage to plywood. 2) IMO skip adhering brick to space panels since the screws and caulk in interlocks are plenty and that will make it easy to modify this in future. 3) To better center the wafer block exact true to center, drill pilot hole for a screw from under the cap at center point and another in center point of wafer. Then simply place wafer on top of cap and screw it from top down into the cap. This will allow for exact center and easier to scribe the edges of the wafer block. 4) Caulking the joints were the Genstone interlocks to each other seems critical to keep moisture out. 5) Use blue tape along top edge of the cap seams to eliminate caulk showing on top surface. 6) Using a piece of blue tape for each screw used to hold the cap in place, make a hole in piece of tape equal to the size of the screw head. Then place over each screw head on the cap to once again eliminate any extra caulk on the cap. 7) Caulk the screw threads before inserting as another sealing point.
Hmmmmm…..can’t see the whole reveal with the overhang too which I understand you will video later. Wondering if you should have done a shorter and wider stone face at the bottom then wrapped the wood in azak white board. Too bad you didn’t take the front steps off totally and done a slightly wider stoop coming out a few more inches on each side. This would have allowed a little more room when you open the front door. You did a super job on the sidewalk and front landscaping! So wonderful to see you take a house and fix it up yourself. Many men your age are clueless……..LOL!
Hi from South Australia (Adelaide) , What a huge difference it made, looks like a trip to Bunnings our hardware store. Thank you for the easy step by step. Love it. 😍😍
How do I like it? Liked and subscribed, that's how. The columns look great. And thanks for introducing new to me to exact color caulk. I ordered 3 tubes. Take care!
If you had the time and patience, I would have formed up a mold around the post and made a concrete pillar cap In situ. I've seen foam molds that give the concrete a natural stone look and you could even add some color to the concrete. Would look and feel much better and eliminate any cut lines. Could do it before or after installing the pillar wrap depending on how messy you are with pouring concrete.
Well Andrew, this is yet another stellar performance. I absolutely love the detail. Will you stain the remainder of the post above? Will this be a part of the yet-to-be-released show detailing the roof of the entry? Merry Christmas to you guys and to your family too. I am looking forward to the next video. Best. Patrick
It's a pretty cool upgrade. Not sure I would have gone through all the work to color-match the caulk, since it was a fairly neutral color, I would think there is something that coud be purchased that would match rather closely. But if you're picky I guess it makes sense.
The faux stone came out good but I'm not sure how I feel about the bare wood pole on the top half. It would have been nicer looking if you skipped the cap and just did the stone design all the way up, in my opinion. Thanks for making this video and sharing this with us
The post anchor I used has a thicker coating than just standard hot dipped galvanized plates, so I am hoping that it is not something that I experience for a long time. With that said, I probably should have done a better job of ensuring that the furring strips were not in contact with the metal in case they wick up any moisture in the future.
do you buy each brick piece seperately ? so you need to buy 4 piece for each post. $45 x 4 ??? $180 total ? and you have to buy the colour match kit as well ?
Looks amazing!!! I'm just curious if there's a piece of furniture you're never gonna be able to take back out of your house, now... Haha. I've seen that happen too many times.
The screws in the top of the caps seem unnecessary. Why not just use the construction adhesive. Caulk filled screw holes never look great, especially in a prominent area. Trim screws to join the two halves are a good idea! Great job!!!
The waste could have been cut with hole plugs. Then appropriate holes driven, but 100% did not need the f=holes in the top. Unfortunately looks awful. As you stated the adhesive and end e]screws would have been more than sufficient. (I usually do things a couple times, unfortunately 😅,as make mistakes. makes my projects more costly but a learning experience).
Great job, but one thought. To prevent water from seeping through to the wood, why didn't you caulk the sides together, in addition to the center back part?
Did you consider putting the wood wafer on the underside of the cap and using a center hole in the wafer to line up on a nail through a screw hole in the center of the cap ? Tracing the edges would give you a simple and precise cut line which would be accessible to cut once you halved the cap. It looks great, but the cost around $700 seems too high.
Each 11.25" x 24" panel is listed at $44.99 on the website that you linked in the description. Am I reading that correctly? You used a total of 16 panels, 8 per post. So it will cost me $720 for the panels not counting the furring material, adhesive, screws, and pillar cap. That is an absolute ridiculous price for this "upgrade".
If you're tired of boring wood posts, this TH-cam video is a must-watch. The Genstone Pillar Wrap installation is broken down into simple steps, making it accessible for anyone wanting to upgrade their outdoor space. The enthusiasm and easy-to-follow instructions turn what seemed like a daunting task into a fun and achievable DIY project.
I think that if you cut that ‘cap’ on just one side of the triangular section, then used a jigsaw to cut in the square hole for the post, then it wouldn’t be cut on three sides, and you could’ve put the cut quarter section towards the back side of the post (towards the house), instead of cutting the cap in half!
Appreciate it! Overall, probably a bit easier. I personally think that cutting stone and working with mortar is a pain, but you probably get a better look (or at least more authentic look in the end). This is definitely a bit more DIY / Average Homeowner friendly though, I would say.
@@AndrewThronImprovements I appreciate the honest feedback! I find working with mortar for a stone veneer is pretty easy, even for a beginner. You might consider doing that a future video. I think it would go over well.
I was just wondering if maybe you would have taken the square that you cut off and grinded it to a power, mixed it with clear silicone if it would have worked better
Nice job Andrew. Fun to see real-life application of some of these newer products. You do good job making the video entertaining too.
I appreciate it! Thanks for
The support 🙏👍
Thank you so much for the idea! We have 2 boring wood posts for our front porch also whilst the neighbors have these beautiful, massive real stone pillars - so we've been trying to figure out how to "dress up," up boring wood pillars. Thanks again!!!
I enjoyed your clever post cover up idea. Here are some tips to consider:
1) Using a planer would allow for the outer layer of pressure treated fence pickets to be thinned to desired thickness rather than risking moisture damage to plywood.
2) IMO skip adhering brick to space panels since the screws and caulk in interlocks are plenty and that will make it easy to modify this in future.
3) To better center the wafer block exact true to center, drill pilot hole for a screw from under the cap at center point and another in center point of wafer. Then simply place wafer on top of cap and screw it from top down into the cap. This will allow for exact center and easier to scribe the edges of the wafer block.
4) Caulking the joints were the Genstone interlocks to each other seems critical to keep moisture out.
5) Use blue tape along top edge of the cap seams to eliminate caulk showing on top surface.
6) Using a piece of blue tape for each screw used to hold the cap in place, make a hole in piece of tape equal to the size of the screw head. Then place over each screw head on the cap to once again eliminate any extra caulk on the cap.
7) Caulk the screw threads before inserting as another sealing point.
Great tips!
Great job. You can even paint the exposed 4x4's black to match your railings. That might look nice
aggree
Nice job on that. Really dresses up the front entry.
This guy is awesome I hope one day I can buy a house and do some of these projects 😅
Appreciate the support and good luck on your home buying journey 👍👍🙏
Again love your videos, just bought a house and your videos will be very helpful. Can't wait to start. Thanks again great job 👍
Appreciate it, Mike! Good luck with all the projects and congrats on the house!
It’s amazing how those panels take the look of that front door area from “nice amateur” to “professional.”
Love the look.
Appreciate it!
THAT LOOKS REALLY NICE, GREAT JOB WITH THE DETAIL WORK
Thank you very much!
Wish Andrew lived closer to me. At least I'd be hiring someone who I already know does amazing work. Good work is hard to find nowadays!
Looks very nice and I appreciate your attention to detail.
Another great video, Andrew!
Appreciate it! 🙏🙏
Great job as usual. I really like the attention you give to detail. I don't miss any of your videos,.
Thanks! I really appreciate the support! 🙏
Hmmmmm…..can’t see the whole reveal with the overhang too which I understand you will video later. Wondering if you should have done a shorter and wider stone face at the bottom then wrapped the wood in azak white board. Too bad you didn’t take the front steps off totally and done a slightly wider stoop coming out a few more inches on each side. This would have allowed a little more room when you open the front door. You did a super job on the sidewalk and front landscaping! So wonderful to see you take a house and fix it up yourself. Many men your age are clueless……..LOL!
very nice. modern n elegant. adds value to the property. thanks for the video
Hi from South Australia (Adelaide) , What a huge difference it made, looks like a trip to Bunnings our hardware store. Thank you for the easy step by step. Love it. 😍😍
Pillars look great! New to your channel and enjoying following you.
It looks amazing! I love your attention to detail!
Appreciate it, Sheree! Thanks so much for watching 🙏👍
Adds a really nice touch to the entrance.
Appreciate it!
Very nicely done - for my own personal preference I would have made the stone bases a little thicker, but it still looks very nice.
I hear ya on the thickness! Thanks for watching 👀
Great job, young man!
i love that ive seen the overhang projet from start to finish but i just found out its a secret haha. cant wait to see that video to brotha
Please don’t leak 😂😂 and I appreciate it bro!
Great video! Thanks for the idea!
Looks great! Nice job!
Paint post same color as railing or stain. Honestly awesome transformation.
Great improvement! Good job. 🎉
SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL
Thank you for sharing this video
I love it when someone takes an old house in disrepair and completely transforms it.
Appreciate it! It’s coming along 👍
This is nice. Good job bro.
Window flower boxes.
👍👍
Looks. Awesome. Thinking I would of wrapped to the top to make stone pillar look
Outstanding job with attention to detail. Thanks for sharing!
Looks great. Can you use a brad nailer to fasten it all together?
Nice work getting ideas for my 4post car port
Great video, and a great finished product.
How do I like it? Liked and subscribed, that's how. The columns look great. And thanks for introducing new to me to exact color caulk. I ordered 3 tubes. Take care!
Excellent job
If you had the time and patience, I would have formed up a mold around the post and made a concrete pillar cap In situ. I've seen foam molds that give the concrete a natural stone look and you could even add some color to the concrete. Would look and feel much better and eliminate any cut lines. Could do it before or after installing the pillar wrap depending on how messy you are with pouring concrete.
Wel done and very nic included the forgots...cord pugs in, cuts out make one not feel alone
Fantastic work 👏
Thanks a lot!
Looks like it's a lot of work but the end result is amazing
GREAT JOB!
Well Andrew, this is yet another stellar performance. I absolutely love the detail. Will you stain the remainder of the post above? Will this be a part of the yet-to-be-released show detailing the roof of the entry? Merry Christmas to you guys and to your family too. I am looking forward to the next video.
Best. Patrick
Thanks Patrick! I’m still contemplating staining - TBD. Thanks for the support and Merry Christmas to you and your Family as well!
Cool. Looks good Andrew. Again...learning lots
I appreciate it, Mary! Thanks for watching!
Great job, well done.
The trust issues comment at 1:16 killed me 😅
Haha thanks for watching!
Looks great man
Nicely done! Very informative. Thanks!
That’s a great job. The posts are in excellent shape. How would you improve wooden posts that are from the 80s?
Rip out and start over.
Can you make a video how you put those rails? I’m trying to find out how to replace in my front porch
Looks way better great project!
Thanks Sean! Appreciate it!
Nice work man! The only thing that I would do different is I would stain the 6 x 6 boards the color as the word on your address numbers
That’s a good call. I will be staining soon!
Looks great! I'd paint or stain the top of post though
Thanks! I think I am going to stain it.
I love it. Where do u get the material and cost
It’s beautiful, great job.
Thanks!
Looks good. Gives me ideas.
Look good nice job
Looks awesome!
Thank you!
How bad do they warp in the heat?
It's a pretty cool upgrade. Not sure I would have gone through all the work to color-match the caulk, since it was a fairly neutral color, I would think there is something that coud be purchased that would match rather closely. But if you're picky I guess it makes sense.
The color match caulk came with the kit. But if it didn’t, I would agree with you 👍
The faux stone came out good but I'm not sure how I feel about the bare wood pole on the top half. It would have been nicer looking if you skipped the cap and just did the stone design all the way up, in my opinion.
Thanks for making this video and sharing this with us
I hear you! I think I may end up staining it or something 🤷♂️
@AndrewThronImprovements that's a good idea. Could even do some simple wood carving in it
@@E.Hunter.Esquireno
love the posts job.
How do you handle a rusted anchor plate?
The post anchor I used has a thicker coating than just standard hot dipped galvanized plates, so I am hoping that it is not something that I experience for a long time. With that said, I probably should have done a better job of ensuring that the furring strips were not in contact with the metal in case they wick up any moisture in the future.
@@AndrewThronImprovements is there any way of replacing the rusting one?
Nice job. Now you can color match some exterior paint and hit the upper part of the posts.
Good job.
Nice touch!
Excelente trabajo!! 👌👏♥️
Thanks!
do you buy each brick piece seperately ? so you need to buy 4 piece for each post. $45 x 4 ??? $180 total ? and you have to buy the colour match kit as well ?
Looks great!
Thanks!
Lot of good ideas.
Thanks!!
Nice work
Looks great! Is there a reason you didn't use real stone? Is real stone not good for outdoor use? Nice job in matching the paint for the silicon!
Fantastic 😊
CHINGON!!! GREAT JOB !!!!...
Unbelievable! I love it!
I really appreciate it!
Use a grinder with a cut off wheel to cut the cap. Would be faster for ya. Good job on the project
Looks amazing!!! I'm just curious if there's a piece of furniture you're never gonna be able to take back out of your house, now... Haha. I've seen that happen too many times.
Appreciate it! And I think I’ll be ok 🤞
The screws in the top of the caps seem unnecessary. Why not just use the construction adhesive. Caulk filled screw holes never look great, especially in a prominent area.
Trim screws to join the two halves are a good idea!
Great job!!!
The waste could have been cut with hole plugs. Then appropriate holes driven, but 100% did not need the f=holes in the top. Unfortunately looks awful. As you stated the adhesive and end e]screws would have been more than sufficient. (I usually do things a couple times, unfortunately 😅,as make mistakes. makes my projects more costly but a learning experience).
Very nice job. Oscillating multi tool would make those cuts in the top very easy and clean.
nice and simple. good job!
Thanks Pam!
Awesome, but are you going to paint the woos column on top?
I’m going to stain them!
Where u buy those pillars ?
Great job, but one thought. To prevent water from seeping through to the wood, why didn't you caulk the sides together, in addition to the center back part?
Is there a rule of thumb for the height of the bricks?
Did you consider putting the wood wafer on the underside of the cap and using a center hole in the wafer to line up on a nail through a screw hole in the center of the cap ? Tracing the edges would give you a simple and precise cut line which would be accessible to cut once you halved the cap. It looks great, but the cost around $700 seems too high.
Each 11.25" x 24" panel is listed at $44.99 on the website that you linked in the description. Am I reading that correctly? You used a total of 16 panels, 8 per post. So it will cost me $720 for the panels not counting the furring material, adhesive, screws, and pillar cap. That is an absolute ridiculous price for this "upgrade".
I was intrigued in this product too for my 4 porch pillars until I used their calculator...Insane pricing!!
@@chrisb6865that’s a lot of money for plastic!
Not enough attention to this comment/sentiment. Too many praise-bots on TH-cam.
Curb appeal isn't cheap.
@@salvadorvalladolid2076 Overpriced, over hyped nonsense in this case
If you're tired of boring wood posts, this TH-cam video is a must-watch. The Genstone Pillar Wrap installation is broken down into simple steps, making it accessible for anyone wanting to upgrade their outdoor space. The enthusiasm and easy-to-follow instructions turn what seemed like a daunting task into a fun and achievable DIY project.
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🍀👍🍀😊nice job.
Interested to know if this is a time saver vs real stone/concrete?
Saves time. Hella much more expensive.
I think that if you cut that ‘cap’ on just one side of the triangular section, then used a jigsaw to cut in the square hole for the post, then it wouldn’t be cut on three sides, and you could’ve put the cut quarter section towards the back side of the post (towards the house), instead of cutting the cap in half!
I see this rotting like crazy inside. Hello from Finland
These look nice, it would have been nice (but more work...) to make a little ledge for a pot to sit on as well.
Looks great. Recently subscribed to your channel. In the end, do you think this was truly easier than just doing a real stone veneer?
Appreciate it! Overall, probably a bit easier. I personally think that cutting stone and working with mortar is a pain, but you probably get a better look (or at least more authentic look in the end). This is definitely a bit more DIY / Average Homeowner friendly though, I would say.
@@AndrewThronImprovements I appreciate the honest feedback! I find working with mortar for a stone veneer is pretty easy, even for a beginner. You might consider doing that a future video. I think it would go over well.
Good job!
Thanks!!
I was just wondering if maybe you would have taken the square that you cut off and grinded it to a power, mixed it with clear silicone if it would have worked better
For the color match caulk? Maybe! I have mixed saw dust with wood glue before as a wood filler - so that sounds similar
Nice indeed !
It came out amazingly good. 👍🏾
Thanks Chantell!
Great job
Thanks!
I think is better to use hardy plank instead of treated wood to fill the gaps, is my opinion.But definitely I like how the post looks with the panels.
My final thoughts on the final results: Man I wish you lived near me❤