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Welcome to my audience! Today we will talk about how to give personality to your house or apartment. After all, even owners of spacious housing often cannot create a unique interior. The result is surprisingly faceless, like a picture from a glossy magazine. Elements such as decorative columns will help add originality. You can even make them with your own hands from drywall! Depending on the style of your apartment, the columns are very simple or intricate, with many decorations. If you learn how to work with this element correctly, then there will be no problems (of course, not counting the area of ​​\u200b\u200bhousing - you can’t put columns in Khrushchev).

Tools and materials for decorative columns

This list, which is given below, can vary greatly depending on what you need to get, but the main components will be needed in any case.

• Laser level. You can use the usual one, but with the laser the process will go much faster;
• Screwdriver, needed for fastening profiles;
• Metal profiles that make up the frame of the entire structure;
• Drywall;
• Fasteners and screws for metal.
• Drill;
• Marking tools: ruler, compasses, pencil, etc.;
• Metal shears or grinder.

Marking for a decorative column

The most important stage in the construction of many structures is marking. A decorative column is no exception here, although it is small in size, it still requires careful marking of the space. Start from the ceiling. Depending on what shape the decorative column will be, you need to draw its borders on the surface. That is, if it is round, then you will need to use a compass. It will be easier with a square-shaped column, but not everyone likes this shape, it all depends on your choice.

The boundaries drawn on the ceiling must be exactly transferred to the floor. To do this, you can use a plumb line, but it is also possible to carry out this action with a laser level. Moreover, not yielding in accuracy to the plumb line. After that, you should have the outlines of the future plasterboard column on the ceiling and floor.

The erection of the frame of a decorative column

We need a metal profile, on one of the faces of which it is necessary to draw lines at a distance of 8 centimeters from each other. Along these lines, it will be necessary to make cuts in such a way as to preserve the whole second side. From such incised profiles we construct a circle, which we fasten on the ceiling and floor, in the marked areas. Fastening is carried out using a puncher and dowels or ordinary self-tapping screws and a screwdriver, but only if the base is wooden.

An optional, but very necessary step will be to strengthen these circles with the help of additional profile pieces.

Now, we take metal guides 60x27 mm, from which we will make the main part of the frame. Again, depending on the shape of the column, you need to install these guides. If the decorative column is round, then they must be inserted into each groove of the circles from the profile. If it is square, then you can install 4 main columns at the corners and several additional ones every 35-40 centimeters.

It is necessary to strengthen the frame with small pieces of the profile. To do this, we insert them perpendicular to the guides, the step should be around 30 cm. In the same way, we reinforce the round column, only it is necessary to bend it in the same way as the floor and ceiling profiles that reinforce the rails.

Here, in this way, a frame for a plasterboard column is created. You can do whatever you want with it, even leave it that way if you like. But, nevertheless, he was conceived in order to sheathe it with drywall, which will create an attractive look for the future column. The cladding process is described below, but it’s worth saying right away that making a cladding of a decorative column in a square shape is much easier than the so popular round one.

Plasterboard sheathing

A triangular or square column can simply be lined with drywall sheets, without additional preparation. But when working with a round or semicircular object, you need several additional measures that will allow you to change the shape of the drywall sheet.

The easiest way to bend a sheet of this material is to make several cuts on it and bend the sheet over them. The distance between the cuts should be no more than five centimeters. They need to be done so that the second side of the sheet remains intact. It is worth noting that the number of folds must be exactly the number of guides in the frame, since each face of the KGL sheet is connected to the guide post.

You can use another method - wet. It lies in the fact that when wet, the gypsum becomes pliable. You can implement it as follows:

1. Take a spiked roller and run it over the drywall sheet a few times. This is necessary in order to allow water to seep deep into the sheet;
2. Soak the sheet with a wet rag or sponge, but keep in mind that if it is too wet, it may fall apart;
3. While the material is not dry, begin to give it a curved shape;
4. Attach to frame.

The advantage of this method is that it is somewhat faster. Also, if you use this method when covering decorative columns with drywall, unlike the first, they will not have corners, but only smooth transitions. But with all the advantages, this method can be used with sufficiently large bending radii.

How to sheathe the frame of the column with drywall

Video about the bending of drywall:

The first and second methods can be combined. A perforated sheet of drywall, with ready-made folds, can be slightly wetted, which will give it better pliability and make it easier to work with.

There are some points that should be considered before sheathing the frame. If you create a column with your own hands, then it will be a pity for you to disassemble it in order to run the wires for the fixtures that you planned to install in it. Or pipes that come from the second floor, you wanted to hide. And when the sheathing stage has come, you notice that they are leaking a little, but the metal frame prevents them from being repaired, and you did not buy moisture-resistant drywall.

Such moments should be considered in advance, and if you feel sorry for the work of your hands, then you will plan the process of work in detail, and do not disregard any trifle that may bother you.

When the decorative column is sheathed with plasterboard sheets, it needs to be processed. If you want it to be perfectly round, then process the corners (if any) with large emery. The final stage will be the puttying of the object, which will make the column even and give the necessary texture. Also, you can decorate it to your taste. After puttying with it, you can do whatever you want. Nearby, you can place structures made of plasterboard or add additional drywall elements to the product itself.

How to make a decorative column with your own hands (video)

In the modern interior of our home, a wide variety of decorative elements are increasingly appearing. Their classic manifestation is a decorative plasterboard column. This material is very plastic (with the use of certain technologies), which makes it possible to successfully sheathe the most incredible designs with it.

The presence of decorative columns in the room will help:

• visually delimit the space;
• bring liveliness and novelty to the interior of the room;
• create a chic and unique design;
• get an additional point of support;
• create an original TV stand;
• change the geometry of the room;
• create additional shelves;
• mask unnecessary elements: pipes, communications, etc.

Decorative columns in the interior

Drywall columns can be made very quickly and easily, even with your own hands.

Varieties of decorative plasterboard columns

In modern design, there are two main options for drywall columns in the cross section of the structure:

• round. This design often acts only as a decoration or to mask pipes and other unwanted elements of the room. A round decorative column would be appropriate in modern designs;

• rectangular. This decorative design allows you to place several shelves in it. Therefore, the frame of this product is always made more durable than that of round columns.

When choosing a design option, you should be guided by the size of the room. In a small space, a mini-column would be appropriate. While in large areas you can create a whole decorative ensemble of columns.

How to make a decorative plasterboard column

After the type of construction has been chosen, you should figure out how to make a drywall column. To do this, you first need to mark the place of the future construction of the column.

First you need to determine the installation location and markup. Marking is done on the ceiling and on the floor. It has the appearance of either a circle or a rectangle (depending on the type of design chosen).

Do-it-yourself marking involves the following steps:

• first draw the markup on the ceiling;
• using a laser level or a plumb line, we transfer the markings to the floor.

Note! The section of the structure can be chosen absolutely any. The main thing is that the column is stable and performs the functions assigned to it.

The beauty of the design directly depends on the accuracy of the manipulations performed.

How to make decorative columns: installation

Installation work on the installation of the frame involves:

• we prepare the base for the column with our own hands. To do this, either install the profile guides in the shape of a rectangle, or make an incision with metal scissors and bend the guides in a circle. The circle will turn out when cutting the guide profile every 5 cm. If necessary, a larger section, the distance can be increased;
• We fix the base with dowels on the ceiling and floor. The fastening should be as strong as possible to prevent movement of the product;
• in places of subsequent installation of drywall shelves, transverse guides should be made around the entire perimeter of the frame.

Do not forget to check the level when attaching the main and side profile guides. Otherwise, frame distortions are possible, which will later affect the appearance of the column.

As a result, we get a frame on which drywall sheets can be mounted.

Plasterboard sheathing

Fastening drywall sheets is as follows:

• we cut pieces of the required sizes from the plates;
• we carry out the fastening of drywall with our own hands on the side faces where built-in niches are supposed. Sheets need to sheathe the entire internal space of the niches;
• after the niches have been sheathed, you can proceed with the installation of drywall pieces along the entire length of the frame;
• after attaching the last sheet, all joints and places for screwing in self-tapping screws must be puttied and cleaned.

Very often, raster lamps are mounted in decorative columns with niches. In this case, before attaching the sheets in the place of the future niche, it is necessary to lay the wires in advance. You should also make holes in the drywall of the required size, fix the lamps in them, and only after that proceed with the installation.

Note! It is necessary to carry out the wiring, if it is planned, until the frame is completely sewn up with drywall.

If the column will carry a certain load - there will be a TV or heavy decorative elements on it, then the frame should be initially strengthened.

Strengthening of the structure is carried out in the following way:

• profile guides are cut into pieces of the desired size;
• for one reinforcement, four rack-mounted double beams are needed. They are obtained as a result of a fixed simultaneous combination of two profiles;
• in addition, it is necessary to increase the number of transverse fasteners.

After all the do-it-yourself installation work, you will get a perfectly even round or rectangular column.

The final chord in the creation of columnar structures made of plasterboard is their finishing.

Finishing a decorative column: adaptation to the interior

When the column is completely ready, it only needs to be finished to give it the necessary appearance. Most often, painting in contrasting colors is used for this, which help to highlight this element of decor.

Also, the column can be trimmed with artificial stone, decorative or tile.

You can create decorative plasterboard columns at home on your own. The main thing is to apply the markup correctly and follow the installation rules, and your apartment will become unique and inimitable original.

Making repairs in his apartment, each of us probably solved the issue of masking communications. All kinds of pipes during construction, as if on purpose, are arranged so that they can be seen directly from the threshold of the room, and they do not paint its appearance at all. Residents of monolithic-frame houses are even worse: the supporting pillars in them are often located in the most inconvenient place for the owners. Yes, and during redevelopment, if you obtained permission to remove part of the load-bearing wall, you were obliged to replace it with equivalent supports, which, to put it mildly, do not look very cool. The issue of masking such “decorations” is most successfully solved by plasterboard columns. And this option is resorted to by the majority of owners who have annoyed their eyes about the ridiculously protruding pipes and supports.

Decorative column: why drywall

Of course, the decorative column can be made of other materials. However, not everyone can afford marble, wood, malachite or granite. And in most interiors, they will look out of place - unless you finished other elements of the decor with this material. At the same time, building materials so popular today provide a lot of advantages.

1. Drywall is inexpensive and available to everyone.
2. The material is light and practically does not change the load on the floor slab, which is especially important for high-rise buildings.
3. A column of drywall sheets can be made by hand, quite easily and without any special specialized knowledge.
4. Any decor and shape of such columns are acceptable, due to which they easily fit into any interior.

And when you consider how quickly and cleanly a gypsum column is erected in comparison with other materials, it becomes clear that this is the ideal solution.

Due to the “compliance” of the material, it is possible to make a sheathing of communications of any appearance from it. However, for the most part, saving usable space in the apartment, people resort to two options for how to make a column with their own hands:

1. rectangular (special case - square) section. Such structures often have built-in niches and shelves in order to diversify the interior and increase the usefulness of the constructed column;
2. radius structures, most often having a circle or its segment in the section. Such columns look softer, and in the corner version they take up less space.

In this article, we will look at how to make a rounded drywall column, since a rectangular one is no different from building a niche, a box, or any other similar structure.

Stages of installation of a decorative column

The key to a successful, even and reliable drywall column, installed by hand, is a correctly calculated and constructed frame. In the case of its curvilinear section, fans of the wooden crate will have to abandon it: it is much easier to make the base from a metal profile, and the result will be more geometrically correct.

1. The installation of the frame begins with horizontal planes. A circle (or its segment) of the desired diameter is drawn on the floor. Using plumb lines, the sketch is transferred to the ceiling exactly above the floor.

• 2 segments are cut from the guide profile, corresponding to the length of the arc.
• The outer sides of the bent piece are cut every 5 centimeters, and the segments are bent in accordance with the pattern.
• The profile is attached to the ceiling and floor; fasteners must be between each adjacent notches.
• Racks are mounted. They are installed more often than with a rectilinear section of the structure. Their frequency depends on how narrow the column is: the smaller its radius, the closer the posts are.

That's all wisdom! The crate is ready, now it remains to decide how you will veneer it with your own hands.

Plasterboard column cladding

There are 2 ways to suggest here. Each of them has its own advantages, but also its own difficulties in execution, so decide which one you like best.

Dry casing of the column

1. A piece is cut off from a sheet of drywall, equal in length to the height of your room, and in width to the length of the arc.
2. GCR is laid on a flat hard floor so that it has free access.
3. From the front side, the surface is incised from top to bottom by about 2/3 of the sheet thickness. The distance between the cuts depends on the steepness of the bend of the gypsum column. If its radius is not too small, it is convenient to use a section of the UD-27 profile and draw a knife from 2 sides of it, then marking the sheet will not be required (there will be exactly 3 cm between cuts along the entire length). With a large column diameter, the distance can be increased to 5 cm. You should not make too large indents, because you get an angular surface that will not hide even under a thick layer of plaster.
4. We carefully wrap the workpiece around the frame, breaking along the knife lines.
5. GKL is fixed on the frame with self-tapping screws in increments of 20-25 cm.

In order for the gypsum column to acquire the planned rounded shapes, the cuts are carefully putty with the starting composition, and then the entire surface is smoothed out in several layers with a finishing putty and polished.

The disadvantage of this method is that with an awkward movement you can either make a through cut or break the sheet completely along it.

Wet Bending Drywall

The principle is based on the permeability of drywall.

1. The outer surface of the sheet cut to size is rolled with a needle roller - this will contribute to the penetration of moisture.
2. They pass along the pattern with a wet sponge or cover it with a well-moistened rag for about half an hour.
3. A drywall sheet is wrapped around the frame and, as it dries, is attached to the racks with self-tapping screws.

The result is an ideal surface that does not require multi-layer puttying. The disadvantages of the method:

1. With an excess of water, the sheet may simply fall apart.
2. During fastening, due to the moisture content of the gypsum board, the screws are often too deeply recessed into the material. Therefore, experienced drywall workers advise to temporarily fix the sheathing with wide tapes around the base and wait until it dries out a little.

Well, how and with what to finish a decorative column of plasterboard sheets with your own hands depends on the general design of the room and its purpose. Everything is suitable - from painting and wallpaper to tiles and Venetian plaster.

Decorative columns in the interior (photo)

Columns in the interior of the apartment are considered an element of luxury and emphasize the status and taste of the owners of the house. However, in this topic we will focus on plasterboard columns, which are increasingly finding their way into modern design and fit perfectly into a classic and austere style, in Baroque and Provence finishes.

Types of plasterboard columns in the interior of the apartment

Drywall columns are divided into two main types:

• round;
• square.

Round columns are usually installed in rooms with a Provence finish, can be installed in plasterboard arches and complemented with marbled figured stucco or simply painted to match the general tone of the room. Decorative plasterboard columns not only emphasize the style of the arches, but also create the effect of more space. Square columns are used in high-tech and modern rooms. The steel column structure can be finished in wood or used as a niche.

The result is a false column, which, at first glance, is difficult to distinguish from a wooden one, but it is much cheaper in cost and not inferior in appearance.

Purpose of decorative columns

One of the main purposes of the plasterboard column is to decorate the interior and zoning the space. Columns help distribute usable space in trendy studio layouts. Columns can serve as a useful structure for hiding pipes and other communications and electrical wiring. Some columnar designs include built-in internal drywall shelves, which can provide additional storage space.

Necessary tools and materials: how to make a column

Drywall tools:

1. Screwdriver - for screwing screws and self-tapping screws into hl and a metal profile.
2. Perforator - a tool for drilling holes of different diameters in concrete floors.
3. Shears for metal - used for cutting a metal profile.
4. Laser level - allows you to make markings for mounting the frame. Can be replaced with a hydraulic level with a paint cord.
5. Building level - used for smooth installation, both horizontal and vertical parts.
6. Drywall cutter - helps to quickly and accurately cut sheets. Alternatively, you can use a paint knife and a ruler.
7. Edge planer - chamfers the transverse edges of drywall, useful for square columns. Can be replaced with a paint knife.
8. Roulette - for cutting the structure.
9. Hammer - for driving dowel nails and fitting the profile.
10. A set of crowns in case of need for holes of large diameter, for example, for sockets.
11. Spatulas of several sizes - for finishing columns.

Materials:

1. Drywall - can be used both wall and ceiling. It all depends on the location of the column and the mechanical impact on it.
2. Metal profile - you can use wall and ceiling, it all depends on the diameter of the structure and the complexity of the design.
3. Connectors between profiles - mainly used for non-standard ceiling heights.
4. Screws for metal.
5. Dowel nails or anchor wedges.
6. Serpyanka tape - for sealing joints between drywall.
7. Primer.
8. Putty for finishing the column.
9. Acrylic water-based paint for drywall or other decorative material for finishing the column.

How to make a round or square decorative column

Do-it-yourself installation of a drywall column can be divided into stages, and in particular:

• preparatory work;
• design and layout;
• assembly and installation of a frame from a profile;
• plasterboard sheathing;
• decorative finish.

Each of the above examples of work should be done on two types of columns, these are round and square. The principle of installation of both varieties is quite similar, however, each type of design should be considered separately.

Do-it-yourself installation of a square column

First of all, you should prepare all the necessary materials and tools. You need to have a clear idea of ​​​​the appearance of the structure, its location. Video review of the process of installing a square drywall column.

How to mark up a decorative column

The layout of the future structure begins from the ceiling, where the base of the column should be marked. Two parallel strips should be drawn between the walls. The width of future columns will depend on the distance between parallel lines.

Marking each of the structures with lines that will connect parallel strips, you need to make sure that the angles correspond to 90 degrees.

Further, with the help of a laser level, the markings are transferred to the floor. As an alternative to the laser level, you can use a plumb line fixed at the corners of the marking. Important! The future appearance of the structure depends on the correctness of the drawing and marking! Marking should be treated with particular care.

Assembly and installation of a frame from a profile for a column

Then you can start installing the frame. Based on the drawings on the ceiling and floor, the profile is cut out and installed using dowels of nails.

A vertical profile is attached to the resulting frame base using metal screws. Their number depends on the location of the column and its width. If it is installed at a certain distance from the wall with a width from corner to corner of 50-55 cm, then at least eight such parts will be needed. . The vertical parts of the frame are necessarily reinforced with horizontal profiles with an approximate step of 50 cm.

During the installation of the frame, you must constantly monitor the evenness of the vertical. You can use a plumb line or a simple building level. In some types of frame, additional metal profile inserts can be used, where sockets or side lights will be installed later. All the subtleties of the future design of the column should be calculated at the stage of installing the frame, including the conduct of all communications.

Sheathing of decorative columns with plasterboard

Before facing the frame, the GKL sheets must be cut with a pencil or marker. Cutting is made according to the size of the frame. Drywall is cut into the desired lengths with a paint knife or cutter. The prepared parts are fastened end-to-end with metal screws. If necessary, holes are cut out on the sheathed column using a drill with a nozzle.

Decorative finish of the column

A column sheathed with plasterboard should be prepared for decorative finishing. To do this, the entire surface of the drywall must be treated with a primer. Glue a sickle on the horizontal seams, and install metal corners on the vertical ones. Apply the initial layer of putty on the seams and places where the screws are screwed. After that, you need to apply a general layer of putty throughout the column. After the first layer has dried, a finishing putty is applied.

Decorative cladding of columns is completely dependent on design ideas. They can be finished with decorative plaster, wallpapered or simply painted with water-based paints. It all depends on the budget, as the price of finishing material varies significantly.

Installation of a round decorative column

A round column, unlike a square one, has no corners, so it is easier to mark up the structure. First of all, you need to find a point that will serve as the center of the column. Next, you need to use a compass, which you can make yourself from a rail, a nail and a pencil. With the help of a compass, a circle is drawn from the center point.

And in order to duplicate the size on the floor, a plumb line is used and again a compass.

To make the frame round, you should cut several pieces of the profile, leaving one section intact. Fasten to the ceiling and floor along the contour of the mark, bending the profile. It should be noted that the distance between the segments should not exceed 5 cm. After installing the frame base, vertical racks are inserted into it, preferably thick-walled ones and fastened with self-tapping screws.

The interior of the apartment often includes elements of the classics. This allows you to make the home extraordinary, give it a certain spirit of romanticism and grace. If the environment contains objects that are not purely applied, but decorative, then it no longer looks boring and monotonous, but as something creative and alive. Such architectural elements as columns and arches have long been used as load-bearing structures and at the same time decorate the facades of buildings and the interior of the premises.

Arches and columns are often used in a classic interior style.

Decorative decoration of arches in your apartment

Columns and arches in the apartment today perform mainly not a supporting, but a decorative function.

An exception is the deliberate use of columns as supports in a large area.

The arch has long been considered the overlapping of the curvilinear shape of the openings in the wall, the spans between the columns and supports

Arches were used not only in the architecture of buildings, but also in the construction of bridges, and as engineering structures they were strictly symmetrical and were calculated according to the strength of materials formulas.

Each part of the arch has its own name. Eg:

• The cross section of the top is called the capstone
• Section near the support - with a heel stone, fifth arch or impost
• External fornix - extradosom
• Internal fornix - intradosom

Types of arches

Arches in shape can be of the following types:

• triangular
• Round or semicircular
• gently sloping
• oblique
• Lancet
• horseshoe
• Planar elliptical parabolic
• concave etc

An arch in a blind opening in a wall is called a blind arch..

By style, these types of arches are distinguished:

Arches can be different both in shape and style.

Today, the fashion trend is asymmetrical arches.

Purpose of arches

Arches are used when they want to emphasize the organic design, the dominant smoothness of lines.

This technique is used for:

• Building façade and railings
• Combining two zones into one
• Division into zones
• Interior design elements:
  niches, windows, doors, mirrors, etc.

Combining two zones into one occurs when removing interior doors:

Arches are used to divide the room into zones

• The living room is combined with a corridor or kitchen
• Kitchen space - with a loggia

At the same time, the arch visually expands the space, creating a perspective. At the same time, the premises remain separate units.

Arches diversify the design of a long corridor and at the same time also divide it.

The original design of the corridor of the arched structure

A rectangular opening in a wall is also considered an arch..

arch materials

For the design of arches, different materials are used.

• Arches made of stone, concrete, brick look monumental
• Wooden arches are more decorative and create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort.
  Both stone and wood are a versatile material used for both exterior and interior decoration.
• For interior decoration, you can also use drywall, fiberboard, PVC, chipboard

These types of materials are not used for finishing external arches..

How to make an arch with your own hands

It seems that such a curvilinear structure as an arch is extremely difficult to do with your own hands.

In fact, it is very simple to make it, especially from drywall..

For this you will need:

• U-shaped metal profile
• Self-tapping screws and dowels
• drywall sheet
• Drill, jigsaw

Sequencing:

1. Marking the position of the arch
2. We fix a metal profile to the wall, ceiling and floor
3. We strengthen the frame with crossbars so that the drywall does not sag
4. We cut a piece of the profile for the arch every 2 cm, bend it and screw it to the frame
5. We cut drywall and sheathe the frame with it on both sides
6. We cut the upper part for the arch with a jigsaw
7. We produce putty surfaces and seams

Video: DIY simple arch

Columns in the interior of a modern apartment

As we have already said, columns in a city apartment are used mainly for decorative purposes today.

Columns in the interior can be both decorative elements and supporting structures.

However, in a loft-style room and wherever there are no partitions, the column can also bear the load..

The upper part of the column is called the capital, the lower part is called the base. The capital can also be a decorative ceiling decoration.

Columns are made today from materials of this type:

• Marble, granite
• Brick, concrete
• Drywall
• Polyurethane

Today, the decoration of columns and arches with artificial stone or polymer concrete is also popular.

Finishing columns with drywall do it yourself

Dry bending drywall sheet

Marble and granite are, of course, expensive materials, and they have to look for alternatives.

Columns made of lightweight drywall look like real ones. It doesn’t even come to mind right away that these are empty shells, that is, hollow objects (false columns)

In the manufacture of such columns, the most difficult thing is the frame.

The column can be rectangular or round. There is also another variety - pilasters. They refer to the columns conditionally. This is actually half of the column protruding from the wall.

Consider first how to make a rectangular column of drywall.

1. Two bases are made from a metal profile (upper and lower)
2. The contours of the base are compared using plumb lines
3. The bases are fixed to the ceiling and floor with dowels
4. Profile racks are attached to the corners of the bases
5. All sides of the frame are reinforced with crossbars
6. Then plasterboard is sheathed and the final finishing is finished with a plaster mixture.

Video: Do-it-yourself column decoration

How to make round columns

Round columns made of drywall are made according to the same principle. They are also easy to make with your own hands. But the manufacturing process is more laborious:

1. First, circles are drawn on the ceiling and floor, also with the help of plumb lines.
2. Cuts are made on the profile for the bases at a distance of 5 cm
3. Profiles are combined with circles and fastened with dowels
4. A sheet of drywall on one side is notched along the entire length, also at a distance of 5 cm between the notches
5. The finished sheet is bent around the frame, the cuts are sealed with a plaster mixture and left to dry.
6. Then attach the sheet to the guide profile
7. Make the final finish, complementing the stucco if necessary

Polymer concrete in the interior of apartments

Column coated with liquid polymer concrete

What if drywall and stucco are not your favorite type of finish, and you prefer an interior that is more close to the natural style?
Then the columns are not made of drywall, but, for example, made of polymer concrete or artificial stone

The texture of these materials is similar to the texture of natural stone - granite.

Polymer concrete (plast cement) - a combination of concrete, epoxy resin and filler (quartz sand, granite chips, etc.)

Polymer concrete is much more expensive than conventional concrete.

Finishing the column with polymer concrete

It is easier and cheaper to first make a column of ordinary concrete, and then apply the top layer of liquid lightweight polymer concrete.

You can do it like this:

• We assemble the bases and the frame in the same way as in the manufacture of drywall columns
  (In the bases we make additional crossbars for attaching reinforcement)
• We insert reinforcement into the frame and sheathe it with pieces of plywood (in one of the pieces we leave a hole for pouring concrete)
• We make concrete pouring
• After hardening and drying, remove the plywood
• We spray polymer concrete from the plaster gun on top of the column

It is also possible to apply a layer of polymer concrete, for example, on the countertop, on the outer wall of the fireplace, etc.

• It is also possible to produce interior items from polymer concrete by pouring into a mold that must be pre-designed.

However, this method is expensive and requires equipment.

What complements the interior in a classic style

Columns and arches in the interior of the apartment are not the only elements in the classic style.

To complement the interior can:

• Bas-reliefs and frescoes made of decorative plaster
• Items in vintage style:
  • antique candlesticks and vases
  • Venetian furniture, etc.

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Humanity has been familiar with columns for a very long time - at least several millennia, if not tens of thousands of years. Previously, they were used exclusively as supporting structures for the vault, but today their task has changed somewhat - such a thing as decorative columns has appeared, which have become a popular decoration for human housing.

Along with popularity, this element of decor has acquired a very low cost - the manufacture of only one decorative column can result in a decent amount. You can make it cheaper, but it can really be done only at the expense of quality deterioration. There is another option, from which the quality of the column does not suffer at all, but rather wins - this option provides for the independent production of such a decorative element, which will be discussed in this article. Together with the Dream House website, we will consider in detail the options that will allow you to make decorative columns with your own hands, if not simply, then at least not very difficult.

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Decorative columns: types and their features in manufacturing

Almost all decorative columns that a person uses in one way or another to decorate his living space can be divided into types according to three criteria.

And the third sign by which decorative columns for the interior can be classified is the material from which they are made. It is worth talking about this in more detail, since both the characteristics of the product and the technology of its manufacture depend entirely on the material.

What to make a decorative column with your own hands: materials and their features

The choice of material should be taken responsibly - as mentioned above, the life of the columns and the complexity of their manufacture by one's own hands depend on it. Among the most common materials from which decorative columns are made today, the following types can be distinguished.

1. Decorative foam column. We can say that this is the cheapest option, but you can not count on the full-fledged production of columns from it. Styrofoam for columns will have to be purchased. This is a kind of fixed formwork in the form of cylinders cut along. They are installed in the right place, after which their internal cavity is poured with concrete - a kind of molds that are not removed after the concrete dries. The technology for making such columns with your own hands seems to be simple, but as for finishing and operation, there are several pitfalls here. Plastering foam is very difficult - this time. And the second drawback is that it is soft (this material is great for stone or mosaic finishing, but not for plastering and painting).

   

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2. Decorative columns made of wood. The option is excellent, especially if you plan to use a lot of wood in the interior of the room. Making high-quality wood columns is not as easy as it might seem at first glance - at least you can’t do it with ordinary home tools. At a minimum, you need a lathe, on which the column is turned in parts, and they are already assembled into a single product by installing anchors.

   

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3. Decorative plaster columns. For their manufacture, molds are needed - today this is not a problem at all. Gypsum columns are made by casting, which is very easy to do at home. This is a definite plus of this material, but besides it there are also minuses. First of all, this is a complex and painstaking technology for finishing the columns, as they say, to the standard - the gypsum product is puttied with a very thin layer in order to eliminate various kinds of shells formed during the casting process. After that, it is cleaned and only then mounted and painted. By itself, this process is simple, you just need to be patient, especially when it comes to columns of complex configuration, decorated with bas-reliefs. By the way, in almost the same way you can cast columns from concrete.

   

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4. Decorative stone columns. This material is remarkable in that the columns made from it do not require finishing. Of the minuses, one can note the fact that they are not suitable for every interior. In most cases, they look massive and look good only in large rooms. It can be said that decorative stone columns are in some way similar to foam plastic columns - both materials are used as fixed formwork. That is, first, a cylindrical formwork is constructed from stone, similar to brickwork, which is subsequently filled with concrete. If the core of the column is reinforced with metal, then it can also perform load-bearing functions. Styrofoam columns can be reinforced in the same way.

Drywall. Here is another material that can be used to make decorative columns with your own hands. This method of making columns should be discussed separately - oddly enough, but in home repairs it is used most often.

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How to make decorative plasterboard columns with your own hands

Despite the fact that almost anything can be made from drywall, there are still problems with the columns of the classical cylindrical shape - it is very difficult to make them, although it is possible. They are made gradually - in the sense that at first a multifaceted structure is made with many small planes, which are subsequently smoothed out with putty. This business is by no means for home craftsmen - this is a serious job that requires capital theoretical and practical skills. It should also be noted here that in many respects the complexity of manufacturing a cylindrical column of drywall depends on its diameter - the thicker the support column, the easier it is to give it a smooth outline.

Another thing is the columns of a rectangular shape or some other angular configuration. They are very easy to make, and they are mounted according to the principle of manufacturing boxes, which are used to mask pipelines and other communications. If we are talking about decorative columns of such a section, then it is better than drywall, the material for their manufacture cannot be invented.

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Decorative columns: finishing options

As you understand, not every material from which modern decorative columns are made can boast of the absence of the need for finishing. And those who have this dignity have an appearance that can please all people. In general, one way or another, the decoration of these interior elements has a place to be and cannot be dispensed with. There are not so many finishing technologies, and all of them can be counted on the fingers of one hand.

1. Painting. The easiest and most inexpensive option for decorating columns. Suitable for almost any type of material - concrete, gypsum, wood, and, of course, plasterboard columns. Only columns made of decorative stone and similar materials are not subject to painting.
2. Decorative plaster. This option for finishing columns is attractive in that it allows you to give the product a look that is almost one hundred percent similar to the look of natural polished stone - for example, marble, the surface of which is obtained using. For independent implementation, this is a very complex type of finish, although not hopeless - if desired, this technology can be easily mastered.
3. Mosaic. Despite the fact that this is a good way to decorate columns, it still has one significant drawback - it is far from acceptable for every room. In principle, in some way this moment depends on the type - if it is a small natural pebble, then it is quite possible to use such material for decorating columns in halls, and other similar premises of an apartment or house.

There are other materials for finishing a clone - designers, in an attempt to jump over each other, vying with each other, offer to use a variety of non-standard materials. For example, in their opinion, it is possible to finish a column with almost any floor covering - with the same success, this element of the interior can be draped with fabric. In general, everything here is without restrictions.

And in conclusion of the topic about decorative columns, only one thing remains to be added: to say that the independent production of columns is a very laborious process that will not guarantee that you will really like the end result. If you have already decided that such decor should be in your home, then it is better to turn to professionals about its manufacture. Alternatively, the columns can be purchased ready-made - the most popular in this regard are polyurethane decorative columns, which do not require final finishing.

Those who prefer to emphasize the peculiarity of their home by using such an interior element as columns, know that they symbolize reliability, prosperity, wealth and luxury. To achieve the desired effect, it is necessary not only to choose the right materials, but also to successfully arrange all the elements of the column. We will figure out how to properly use the columns in the interior of the apartment, and what materials to give preference to.

1. Columns as an interior element

First columns were used in ancient Egypt in the construction of the pyramids. They were made of stone, they were a cylindrical pillar, which reached a height of about 10 meters. It was after this that their wider use began. In classical architecture they served for support arched vaults, taking on a significant load. In the modern version, you can find free-standing columns, on the tops of which there are small statues. Such elements serve as decoration, making them more majestic and emphasizing the viability of the owners. There are several varieties – semi-columns And pilasters. The first protrude from the plane of the wall by about half its thickness. They can perform both a decorative and practical function and support load-bearing structural elements. The pilaster looks like a full-fledged column, but does not have entasis, that is, a smooth transition from a larger diameter at the bottom to a smaller one at the top. This approach is used for eliminate visual concavity effect pillar. It can serve as a supporting and decorative element.

Basic structural elements

Any kind of column consists of their three basic elements, that play a specific role.

2. Appointment in a modern interior

Many are surprised why columns in the interior are still actively used by many designers. The answer to this question is very simple - even the most ordinary room can look completely different if it contains at least half-columns, not to mention a full-fledged element. It acquires shades of antiquity and nobility. Especially successful is the use of this technique to delimit a vast space, which includes several functional areas. The role of load-bearing or decorative elements is also very easy to realize with the help of columns. Let's take a closer look:

• Support function. When many dismantle interior partitions, freeing up more free space, thereby violating the original idea of ​​the builders. To avoid destruction use columns as a support for floor slabs. You will mark the boundaries of several rooms, support the ceiling, and bring unique sophistication to your new interior. support columns must be made of durable materials and have a sufficient diameter. You can use stone or metal.
• Decor It is very easy to diversify and ennoble any room by decorating it with columns. In the interior it is better to use double elements, that is, depending on the area, two or three structures can be located in one room at once. They must be made in the same style. So they will create a single harmonious composition, rather than divert attention from one to the other.
  Very interesting, but not so pretentious, look semi-columns, which is framed, for example, beautiful in the living room or. Remember that having planned to build such a binding element within your walls, you need to start with it, and only then select the appropriate furniture and decoration for the entire room. If it so happened that at first you, and then decided to supplement it in such an unusual way, then be sure to coordinate their appearance with the style of the room.
• Zoning with the help of or partitions they are used everywhere, but rooms separated from each other by a colonnade are rarely found in ordinary apartments. colonnades it is customary to call a group of small neat columns that are placed on the same line and made in the same style. The dining room separated from the living room in this way will become the center of attention of all your guests.
  In addition, you can combine beauty and functionality and make one of the sides of the columns, which is directed inside the dining room, with hidden small inside lockers for storing spices, small dishes and other things needed on the farm. And if it adjoins one side of the structure, then you can make open cells in it for storing wine bottles or glasses, place lights or bar accessories. In the same way, the loggia is separated from the bedroom, allowing the sun's rays to penetrate the room to a greater extent.
• We hide flaws. Modern apartments are equipped with a large number of various appliances. Obviously, in such a situation, throughout the dwelling will be divorced many electrical cables which must be carefully torn off, as they greatly spoil the aesthetic appearance. They will come to your aid false columns, which are made of wood or. Such elements, as a rule, have an internal frame to which wires are attached and are equipped with a door. Semi-columns on both sides of the TV zone will perfectly hide everything superfluous.
  

As you can see application Very varied, and can combine several functions at the same time, so do not neglect this type of interior design. Just keep the proportions and remember that this is a great option for rooms with low ceilings. After all, the columns are nothing more than vertical lines that visually pushing the space and make it taller and more spacious. Colonnades made of thin elements of light shades do an excellent job with this.

3. Manufacturing materials

The choice of material for the construction of columns will be completely depend on their destination and style accessory.

• Stone and brick are very durable materials, which will serve as a good basis for load-bearing elements. On the other hand, they have a significant weight, so take this into account when choosing the number of columns and their thickness. The apartment needs correctly calculate the mass, so that it does not go beyond the limits of possibly permissible loads on floor slabs in accordance with building GOSTs. It is wise to design these supporting structures when building a new country house. If you are only aiming to decorate the room, then use the stone in as a finishing material.
  brick elements will perfectly complement the interior, made in the Scandinavian style or in. Stone structures are suitable for country-style rooms, and marble ones perfectly emphasize sophistication. Small fragments, decorated with stone, will fit well into other styles, especially if they overlap with the decoration of the floors or the fireplace area.
• Metal would be appropriate in modern interiors, for example, in hi-tech style, kitsch or minimalism, the cold surface of the metal with its characteristic reflections, will perfectly complement the overall picture. You can play in contrast with the general wall decoration and emphasize the features inherent in the room. Especially unusual look black or white matte surfaces. It is not necessary to carry out the entire structure from solid sheet metal, you can sheathe the frame metal panels, which will greatly reduce the cost of the process.
• Tree due to its versatility, strength and durability, it is used in almost all styles for the manufacture of any items. Differs in natural beauty and unique invoice. carved trunks and capitals decorated with various patterns testify to the good taste and well-being of the owner of the house, because such elements cost a lot of money and are rightfully considered real a work of art. They are capable of both a decorative role and the role of load-bearing structures under light loads.
  Classical style, country, , Scandinavian, eco and others, where the use of natural materials is preferable, will not do without wooden columns. The tree can be painted, you can simply open it, in any form it looks stylish and noble.
• Concrete- Very lasting And durable material that complements the sense of unfinishedness inherent in the style loft. Such an element does not even need to be additionally designed. In this case, two functions will be combined - decorative and practical. But you should not load the room by erecting a concrete pillar just to emphasize one or another feature of the interior. Such elements are only provide support if necessary bearing structures.
• Drywall- the favorite material of many designers, which allows you to quickly and at low cost radically change and decorate the most boring interior. This material is good for its pliability, it can be cover with any kind finishing materials. An undoubted advantage is light weight such structures.
  To achieve visual appeal, it will be enough to finish the drywall surface with finishing putty and simply paint them. Well, if you show a little imagination and veneer walls or, you will not distinguish such columns from those that are really made of natural materials.
• Polyurethane- This modern material white color, having a dense structure, has a very wide range of applications. He can be tough can bend which makes it possible to make structures of unusual shapes from it. Polyurethane columns fit absolutely to all styles.They are sold ready-made, in various diameters with a smooth or faceted surface. As a rule, there are several versions of the base and capital for one pillar, which are already decorated with artistic bas-reliefs or other elements. There are also semi-columns with the possibility of selecting the necessary elements. This material goes well with both, and with, and with stone, and other materials with which you, in the future, decide to decorate the walls. In a word - a win-win for undecided people.

4. Style features

Columns are called pay attention to the most interesting parts of the interior. They must complement and it is advantageous to emphasize traits without contradicting him. There are especially good directions in which it is recommended to use these elements.

• Loft as the main design style of the entire room, undoubtedly wins when using columns as decorative elements. It is considered a projection abandoned production premises, which assume the presence of supporting elements. Only they should look like rough, unfinished structures made of rough materials, such as metal, brick, or raw concrete. Rough textured surfaces, limited colors and strict forms - that's main features elements made to match the loft style. After all, against the background of such unfinished elements, modern technology or furniture is perceived as a luxury item, which is what the performers need to achieve.
  
• Antique style involves the use of expensive natural materials, which are designed to emphasize luxury and splendor. Not even paired elements are suitable for this style, but whole colonnades made of natural marble, jade, malachite. Of course, the cost of such a monolithic structure will go off scale beyond all permissible limits, therefore, in order to reduce the cost of the product, they use only lining from these materials. The use of cheap materials is unacceptable in this option, otherwise you risk spoiling the appearance and atmosphere of the entire room.
  
• Egyptian the style is limited to a certain theme, which is transmitted to absolutely all objects in the room. Color spectrum, usually also limited and includes blue, green, red and some of their shades, such as coral and olive. Surface columns in this case can only be smooth and must be decorated with floral ornaments. Textured and rough surfaces will contradict the chosen style.
• is one of the simplest styles for columns. You can use materials such as gypsum, artificial stone or polyurethane. If you give preference to carved wooden columns, you can emphasize the luxury of this historical style.
  
• involves the use asymmetrical shapes, which give originality, and due to the predominance of smooth curved lines, such columns in the interior attract attention and seem to hypnotize. Such elements will definitely not go unnoticed.
  
• ethnic styles to which provence And country, actually quite varied. Arches look very harmonious in such rooms, and if you add them on both sides with columns on which they supposedly will rest, you can make the space more open and interesting. Perfectly complement the interior elements of wood or brick.
  
• Classic suggests solid materials and strict correct forms. Such an interior looks solid and expensive, but at the same time restrained and elegant. Wooden columns of regular shapes, decorated with carved pillars or, on the contrary, smooth ones, but with bas-reliefs on the base and pilaster, are just right for such premises. Wood is best used in it in kind, only slightly giving it a shade with a stain or opening it with a transparent varnish. This will make its natural shade more saturated and.
  

5. Unusual finishes

By themselves, the columns are called decorate And ennoble the room in which they are located, but if we are talking about drywall or concrete structures, then their surface needs additional cladding. Most good options finishes we will consider in more detail.

• Mosaic gained a lot of popularity in the modern interior. It is lined with it, individual fragments or the bath itself, in order to somehow diversify the overall picture. Very convenient option- already, plain or with an ornament, which consists of small squares 2 × 2 cm in size. Mosaic elements are placed on flexible basis and are sheets of different sizes. The most running one is 35 × 35 cm. This design makes its use very convenient, especially on radius and curved surfaces. A very interesting type of mosaic are honeycombs. The hexagons that underlie this pattern have been used for a very long time, and now, this is the latest trend in the design world. It is worth noting mosaic from natural stone, glass, mirror And metal mosaic. The latter option is usually made to order and can have different shapes. This is great alternative metallic panels, more interesting and different. It is advisable to coordinate this design option with a decorative or frame around the picture. This technique will not allow this element to go unnoticed. Columns lined with metal mosaics will look great in a high-tech, minimal or loft style room.
  
  
• . Yes, you read that right, you can really give your columns a natural look with this cladding material. Otherwise it is called "stone wallpaper", because it is a material rolled into rolls. Despite his flexibility, he really completed from natural stone, more precisely, from its very small fractions glued to a textile surface. This is the perfect option for finishing of round elements.
  Flexible stone is very different small weight, lower cost compared to ordinary stone and exactly repeats the natural color of various types. natural texture preserved by a special type of production. The surface of natural stone is pre-leveled, carefully impregnated with a special adhesive and a piece of textile is applied. When the glue dries, the fabric is removed along with the top layer of the stone. The thickness of this coating usually does not exceed 3 mm. It can be produced not only in rolls, but also in the form of plates. Installation does not require special skills from the performer and resembles the process of wallpapering.
• Decorative panels attract many with its affordable price and a variety of choice of materials and textures. At your choice, aluminum and even glass panels. They are very durable, do not require special care and are easy to install. This type of finish is suitable for facing rectangular or a lot of bare columns, but not round. Wood panels are very expensive, so there are varieties that are made from several layers of pressure-pressed wood. It's over available option, since only the first layer is made of valuable rocks. Remember that the lock connections must have special impregnation, protecting from moisture. Most used - plastic panels, which are more affordable than wooden ones.
  Their surface can be both smooth and imitate various textures. Finished matte or glossy coating, which is antistatic, that is, it does not attract dust. aluminum panels have a unique visual effect, which is explained by a unique pattern. It is often done by hand. Caring for such panels is very simple and consists in periodic wiping with a cloth dampened with window cleaning liquid. Panels from acrylic glass can be very varied. They can be decorated in a variety of ways, ranging from shells inside, various leaves, stones to air bubbles. With the help of such material, located on dark surfaces, you can create unique compositions.
• plaster molding favorably complements the columns in a classic style. Columns decorated in this way will look rich and presentable. Variety of forms and sizes will allow you to choose decorative elements for every taste. You can decorate the column trunk with stucco, but smooth structures with beautiful bas-reliefs on the base and capitals look much more impressive. For greater expressiveness individual fragments of the pattern can be painted with gold paint, symbolizing wealth and prosperity. Despite the chic appearance, environmental friendliness and more than a century of appreciation, gypsum stucco has a number of disadvantages. This is an impressive weight of large elements, fragility, poor water resistance and discoloration after some time.
  Although true connoisseurs consider the yellowed color and small cracks on the surface to be evidence of antiquity and vice versa, they strive for such an effect. Do not forget that having bought the desired shape on the Internet or in a store, you can easily make plaster fragments yourself.

More standard options finishes, such as wood, artificial stone or plaster, also look very decent.

6. DIY columns

Indeed, such an exquisite decor element as columns is quite possible to do with your own hands. You do not need to spend an impressive amount of money to give your home a touch of luxury and pomposity. We will consider the three most simple manufacturing options.

• columns from foam. As unrealistic as it may sound, we will do it! We would recommend doing semi-columns from this material. We will need foam sheet, clerical knife, plaster mesh and corner, finishing putty, fine. The foam sheet must match the thickness of the desired size of the finished column. Before starting work, you must markup on the wall in the place where the future structure will be attached. In order to provide strict perpendicularity to the floor and ceiling, use or plumb. Draw two lines to match the width of the element. Now let's start cutting the workpiece. draw on a sheet of foam circuit and carefully cut off the desired fragment with a sharp clerical knife. To avoid unnecessary work on leveling the edges in the future, try to keep the knife as level as possible. Remember that every real column must have a base and a capital, and ours will be no exception, so leave room for them. Now it's time to attach the foam pole. Apply liquid nails to the side that will adhere to the wall and lean. At this stage, you will need an assistant to press down and up at the same time. Hold the part for a few minutes so that the glue grabs. By the way, instead of liquid nails, you can use. Remove excess adhesive immediately with a damp cloth. Now let's make the base. We are making a rectangular classic column, which means that the base will be a small square. Cut it out and attach it to the wall in the same way. If you still have a gap between the post and this part, cut out small rectangular parts and glue around the perimeter. This will make it even more natural. We do the same from above, so it will create the feeling that the ceiling is supported by a full-fledged column. Can show more fantasy, than we are, and make a capital of two parts. That is, between the usual rectangle that is adjacent to the ceiling and the pillar, add a trapezoidal element. On it in the future, you can attach decorative elements. If you're very indoors and don't have enough foam sheet length, glue a multi-piece pole together. At this stage, be careful about cutting. The closer the details fit together, the less noticeable they will be in the final result. The joints must be well greased with glue. When the whole composition is assembled, let's move on To design. plastering styrofoam very uncomfortable putty is very bad on it because of its slippery surface. To avoid difficulties, we will carry out plastering work in two stages. First you need to place a plaster mesh over the entire surface of the foam and apply the first thin layer of putty, leaving the mesh visible. After complete drying, apply another final coat, which should hide All flaws. If you were unable to maintain the straightness of the edges, then you can hide this by placing perforated corners under the grid. The surface should be smooth and without cavities or protrusions. To achieve this result, apply putty in one direction even layer. Small pores or risks must be rubbed with fine sandpaper. Do not press too hard, the foam is still a soft material. When you start to like the appearance of the surface, wipe it with a soft cloth to remove dust and proceed with painting.
  Choose paint in contrasting shades with respect to the color of the walls. This way your columns will be more visible. For a change, you can use mother-of-pearl or gold paint in certain areas. Gluing gypsum stucco on such a structure is not desirable because of its weight. It is better to cut out all decorative fragments from the same foam and plaster.
• columns from stenoflex. Another inexpensive option for the manufacture of columns at home. For those who hear about such material for the first time, let's delve a little into the details. Stenoflex is a gray polyethylene foam and is used to insulate water pipes.
  Issued in two options: in the form of a cylinder with an inner hole with a diameter of 6 to 140 mm and a wall thickness of 25 to 45 mm, and in the form of a bundle with an outer diameter of 6 to 80 mm. As you can see from the dimensions, this material will fit For making more thin And graceful columns, and even colonnades. We will decorate the TV zone with paired semi-columns. To do this, we use stenoflex with a hole inside. Also we need liquid nails, ceiling profile (ordinary baguette), decorative polystyrene profile, polystyrene foam. We start with the markup, as in the first paragraph. Now you need neatly cut cylinder along the thin strip that you find on its surface and unfold. You will end up with a semi-circular shape. Apply liquid nails to the ends at the cut point and lean against the wall. You can leave space for the base and capital, or you can make them around the body of the column. By the way, sold finished fragments already decorated with various bas-reliefs, you can use this option. Now Let's start lining. Plastering this material is unlikely to succeed, so we will glue a decorative polystyrene profile on it. Start from where the cylinder meets the wall and work your way around. The whole profile may not fit and will need to be cut, so start gluing from the more visible side. Now glue the top and bottom pieces. We have them purchased, but you can make them from polystyrene foam or from an ordinary baguette. When you paste over a semicircular column with a baguette, you will have gaps that are easy to hide with a bending polystyrene profile. The finished result will pleasantly surprise you.
• columns from drywall. What just did not make from this material. Its advantage is that it can be done as rectangular, so round poles. A special series of flexible drywall for parts with a small radius of curvature will make any of your ideas a reality. True, such sheets are much cheaper, so we will get by with the usual LGK. As always, begin With markup. Now we will make a stand-alone structure. Let's start with a simpler shape - a rectangular one. We will need: LGK sheet, metal profile, fasteners. Decide on the location and size of the edges, this is necessary for the manufacture of the frame. In the desired location, you need to do the same markup on the floor and ceiling, following the contour of the future column. To avoid bias top and bottom, use a plumb line. Cut the profile and fix it according to the markup with dowels and. Now insert the four guide profiles inward and secure them to the bases. Sheathe the frame with drywall, fix special corners at the corners and putty the surface.
  The base and capital can be decorated with a carved ceiling baguette. Now consider the process production of a round column. The materials will be the same. On the floor and ceiling, draw a circle of the desired size. Mark the center with a plumb line, and then use a compass. To repeat the contour, the profile must incise every 4-5 cm.
  Lay the circle on the floor and ceiling and secure with self-tapping screws. Now fix the profile guides inside them. Measure the circumference with a centimeter and cut the required fragment from the drywall sheet. Throughout its length make cuts similar to the incisions on the profile. Gently sheathe the frame with such a broken sheet. Now the hardest part - must be puttied first cuts, and after their complete drying, the entire surface. We advise you make a template rectangular plywood, on one side of which a semicircle will be cut corresponding to the radius of the column. Apply putty to the trunk, lean the template against it and move it from bottom to top in a smooth motion. This way you can achieve a more round shape. Then decorate your design however you like. Columns made by such methods differ little from monoliths.

DIY decorative foam columns can decorate your interior. Antique style in architecture and interiors always arouses admiration and delight. This is a classic of the genre - simplicity and completeness. But sometimes to embody such perfection at home is simply impossible. All columns and pillars in the old style are very expensive, and in combination with the work of the master, and in general - fabulously expensive. But there is still one loophole, which I propose to use. You can do it - do-it-yourself decorative foam columns. Let's get started!

Required building materials:

• Styrofoam;
• corner plaster for finishing works;
• putty;
• a bag of tile adhesive;
• putty knife;
• blade for cutting metal or wood.

The first step is marking the walls.

It is necessary to imagine exactly where exactly the foam columns will be located and how many pieces are needed. It is also very important to visually imagine the thickness of the columns, because the choice of foam depends on this aspect. If the room is large and with high ceilings, then you can safely buy polystyrene No. 5. With such polystyrene, the columns will turn out to be thick and wide, reminiscent of their antique relatives. The optimal column width is half the width of the foam sheet. Using a level, beat off on the wall and draw the borders of the column with a marker, where our heroine will later paste.

The second step is the preparation of the foam.

The selected foam must be measured, beat off the middle from the width of the foam, and draw a cut line along the length of the foam. In other words, just cut into two long halves.

It is convenient to cut the foam with a blade for cutting metal or wood. To do this, you will not need additional tools, hold one edge of the canvas in your hands, and carefully cut the other along the drawn line on the foam. Prepare the required number of foam halves.

The third step is the birth of the column.

Foam halves on one side must be smeared with tile adhesive,

then stick it on the wall.

The foam should be pressed strongly, but with feeling, because it breaks very easily. A few minutes is enough for the glue to grab and hold the foam in place. Under the first part of the column we sculpt the second and so on. With a room height of 3 meters, and there are also such, it is necessary to assemble a column of three halves of foam.

The fourth step is the base of the column.

Columns, to look beautiful, must have a beginning or base. It is also not worth buying, because it can be made from pieces of foam.

Cut cubes and rectangles of the desired shape and glue to the ceiling at the beginning of the column in a circle, as if forming a footboard, which conveys the feeling that the ceiling is supported by the column.

The fifth step is putty work.

Since our columns are made of foam plastic, which has not very even corners, and is also afraid of damage, it is necessary to use a plaster corner for finishing work. Paste the two corners formed at the column with a corner. After drying, you can start puttying work.

The first layer of putty should be very thin, as if simply covering the base of the column and strengthening the structure. You can also use a plaster (construction) mesh, which will greatly facilitate the course of plastering work, and strengthen the column itself.

The second layer of putty should be the final element in the work on the decorative foam column, after which only painting.
An antique zest in a modern interior is ready!!!