What can I do with large column going through living/dining room?
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If it is a chimney you may want to check if there are any leaks at the roof line-that could be causing the bubbling. We opened our chimney so the brick showed through in the bathroom and I loved it
Why not rock it to give it a new look
Cover all four sides with bead board or any wall board, paint and consolidate a family photo gallery on it. It will look intentional, an interesting focal point.
There might be oil based paint under there that is causing the latex to bubble. You might try covering the existing surface with paintable wall paper and then you can finish it however you want. I am in the process of covering some poorly installed stair risers with a bead board patterned paintable wallpaper in a house we are preparing to sell. That stuff covers a lot of sins. I purchased mine through Home Depot online and picked it up at the local store.
Are corners difficult to wall paper?
That looks like a great place to cover it with a decorative rock.
yup def rock it
Wrap it with burlap, then hang your framed artwork or photos on it.
You could get a carpenter to cover it in wood paneling to match the style of your house's woodwork. Then stain or paint to your choice. If it is not very big, there are companies that make kits to cover them. I have seen them in magazines like This Old House or Family Handyman, etc., to cover basement columns.
My tablet was slow displaying your picture. Could this be a chimney? It looks about the size of one...a friend has one going right up the middle of her house.
When papering around corners,, overlap the paper about 1/2 inch . Don't worry about matching pattern if you are painting over it.
I used to be a decorator and there are things you can't get rid of so embrace them and make them a focal point. Try a tissue paper paint treatment. And paint it colors to go with your decor. I have done them in dark stains and also colors of beige to look like marble columns. http://themagicbrushinc.com/tissue-paper-101-a-tutorial/. It's an easy treatment to do.
First you need to determine if the column is load bearing. Go to Youtube for instructions on how to identify. If it is load bearing you will need to distribute the load with either a laminated beam or a steel one. This can be really expensive. Another option if the column is load bearing is to reduce the size of the column but let it remain where it is in a smaller version. Still can be expensive. Or, make that column a feature by beefing it up to be shelving or a water feature or an art wall using downward lighting to grab everyone's attention with its good looks and creativity.. Splurge on a really nice piece of art or wall sculpture. Or add faux stone to make it look intentional and part of your overall plan.
If the column is not load bearing, cover your floors and tear it out. Patch the ceiling and enjoy your new open room.
I would place a little bar unit or bookshelf on one or both sides.
Here are a couple more ideas.
http://meccinteriors.com/designbites/creative-ways-to-incorporate-support-columns-in-design/
http://www.espacebuzz.com/article/des-petits-jardins-d-interieur-super-mignons-trouvez-votre-inspiration-a-travers-ces-31-cliches/
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20163779/
http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/2015/05/wine-rack-la-pinterest.html
It is really easy to do and the beauty of it is you can't make a mistake. Since the paper is wadded up and wrinkly, who is going to know there is a mistake?
Have thought about covering it in fabric? Measure the column, and buy fabric you like could be a colorful print, or an great textured look. Buy the length of cloth the height of your column, and cut to 1 in wider than the total width of combined sides. cover your floor to protect it. Use liquid cornstarch to dip cloth...might need an extra set of hands. Start at top of column smoothing as you go down one side. Carefully make sure cloth is not crooked. Continue with each side and overlap the 1 inch extra cloth. Try to pick fabric that does not fray easily and compliments your room.
If you simply want to paint, use Zinsser oil based primer- it should cover any surface, and you can paint over with latex. It does have a strong smell, just so you know, and not as cheap as Kilz, but works great. Or, you could use wood planks to cover it all the way around.
Wallpaper is back in! How about some of the new style grass like wallpaper Such as some of the ones here:
https://www.designyourwall.com/t/grass-cloth-and-naturals
I still feel that you might have some type of leakage there if you are getting bubbling You might need to have the chimney caulked. Good luck
Well depending what your budget it, you could add a smaller wall on each side and a add fake fireplace. Here are few photos to help with your project💫