Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian Decorative Columns

Our extensive range of Doric, Ionic and Corinthian decorative columns and column components is split into two categories, Full (360°) Columns and Half (180°) Columns. Please select the category you wish to view. Guidance is available on the Column Selector Guide page.

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Exterior Or Interior Use? - Our Columns and Half Columns come pre-painted with primer and can be used in either application. Select a paint suited to your needs. Remember that you can disguise rainwater down pipes inside your column where it is being used under a canopy or portico.

Full Column Or Half Column? - Whichever you choose, we can help. Typically full columns are used for interiors and new build applications, where half columns can be used against a wall or to cloak unsightly structural support on exterior applications.

Plain Or Fluted? - The choice is yours, but consider the application. Whilst plain columns are very popular, the fluted design is the easier option for cloaking steel uprights. The ridge of the flutes effectively masks the join where two half columns are used to create a full column.

Wide Or Narrow? - Imposing detached houses in their own grounds will look far more elegant when featuring a 300mm (12") diameter "slim" column, whilst more modern housing on estates lend themselves to the 200mm (8") "wide" designs. Always ensure that you allow sufficient space for access through doorways.

Tall Or Short? - Our standard range benefits from a variety of plinths. Where heights in excess of 2325mm (7'8") are required use a taller plinth and cut it down accordingly to create a suitable column.

Can I Fit It? - Any competent DIY man or woman should find the installation possible. All columns and pilasters are supplied in three sections (shaft, capital and plinth) for ease of handling and positioning. Fitting guidelines come with each column or can be downloaded from the product pages.

Decorating Your Columns - Having installed your columns, leave the adhesives to cure for 24 hours before decorating. Each column comes with a white primer, and is ready to accept a final coat of paint. We recommend water based acrylic paints, which are readily found at Painter and Decorator merchants or DIY shops. Please ensure you select a paint suitable to your application.

Whilst a high proportion of our customers finish their columns in white, you may wish to create a coloured or marbled effect.