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    Home » Home Reno » Replace Porch Posts Paint With Finish Max

    Replace Porch Posts Paint With Finish Max

    Published by Gail | Published May 20, 2015 | Updated May 14, 2021
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    Finally, I'm replacing my porch posts and painting them with my Finish Max paint sprayer. More details below.

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    My home has zero curb appeal. That’s okay, because a few years ago it was a –50. I’m making improvements slowly but surely. If I had all the time and the money in the world it would definitely be on the very top of my priority list. Who wouldn’t love to smile every time they drive up to their home? I look at magazines and daydream about changes I would like to make. b.a.b.y. steps.

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    In recent years, I’ve taken out bushes and trees. It’s time to concentrate on the front porch.

    Maple Leaf Wrought Iron Posts

    rusted-wrought-iron-porch-postsFirst up? Porch posts. ugh! disgusting, right? We put these in—well, I didn’t. The maple leaf wrought iron posts were not my choice.

     

    jamie-age-2 They’ve been here for about 30+ years. This is back in 1984—my daughter Jamie.

    I’ve been trying to get someone to replace them for about 2 years. It seems that nobody wanted to do such a small job. So, what’s a gal to do? DIY !!

     

    old-rusty-porch-postsI contacted my Cousin Terry—you may remember she helped me do Leann’s barn door last year. Terry loves this kind of stuff. This is the dreaded before.

    On the porch, blue porch post, trunk made from an old door, wind chime I re-strung, and painted storm door (with my Finish Max).

     

    Middle aged women can DIY

    replacing-porch-postsDon’t we make it look easy? If two middle-aged women can do this, so can YOU! Honestly the most difficult part was trying to find a solid area to place the jacked up 2x4’s. (we screwed two 2x4’s together). The porch ceiling is vinyl. We had a difficult time finding a solid spot to support it. Oh, and yeah, those old supports weighed a TON!

    Installing new porch posts

    tips-for-replacing-porch-posts We used 2 levels to make sure everything was plumb. For spacers we used some 2x4 scraps-to insure that the left side matched the right side.

     

    signing-our-workAfter we figured out where to place the jack, we were done in no time. My new porch posts are wood. The vinyl ones wouldn’t work on my concrete porch. Therefore my posts need to be painted. In a perfect world, I would have used my Finish Max BEFORE putting the posts in place. But, time was an issue and I needed to get the posts up while I had someone to help me.

    In this picture we are signing our work. Smile

    Yes, women can DIY porch posts!

    happy-diy-ladiesNew posts, and the porch didn’t fall down on our heads!

    Paint porch posts with Finish Max Paint Sprayer

    how-to-paint-porch-posts-homeright-finish-maxIt was time to paint the new posts. I could have used a brush, but I just love the finish I get with my HomeRight Finish Max. I taped up some plastic drop cloths.

    homeright-finish-max-outdoor-paintingThe posts were pre-primed. I used Glidden Exterior Semi-Gloss in my HomeRight Finish Max.

    cover-bushes-sheetsThere were two plants that I needed to protect, I used old sheets.

    painted-porch-postIt took me longer to hang the plastic than it did to paint them. I did three light coats, following the dry times on the can. I’m thrilled with how they turned out. The Finish max did such a great job.

    Thank you Homeright for helping me DIY stuff around this old place!

    I tackled something I had no idea I could do. One more thing checked off my list! Thanks to this YouTube video. Have you done something around your home where you surprised yourself?

    gail

    disclaimer: I’m happy to be a brand ambassador for Homeright. All thoughts, opinions, projects are my own.

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    1. Kevin

      May 20, 2020 at 1:58 pm

      I am going to remove iron post similar to what you had. My question is how did you attach the upper post to the roof of the porch.

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      • Gail Wilson

        May 24, 2020 at 6:47 pm

        Kevin,

        I honestly don't remember. I can't find any pictures to elaborate on the situation. After asking cousin Terry, we're not totally clear on how we did it. I apologize for not having more information for you.

        gail

    2. Ray

      April 09, 2019 at 10:57 pm

      Sorry you got rid of that beautiful iron work

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    3. Kaye Diehlman

      April 12, 2018 at 2:33 pm

      I just found your post on the porch posts. I'm currently looking for one like the old wrought iron ones you removed. Any suggestions as to where? I'm in central lower Michigan.

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      • Gail Wilson

        April 13, 2018 at 7:28 pm

        No, Kaye. I'm really sorry I have no idea. I had those old posts for so many years, I can't remember where we got them. If you're on facebook, I would start there and ask your friends and family for help.

        lots of luck to you!
        gail

      • pam

        August 31, 2018 at 3:31 pm

        Gail, I have 4 of the iron decorative posts. Do you have ideas on repurposeing them. I love them and hate to get rid of them.

      • Gail Wilson

        September 04, 2018 at 10:30 pm

        No, Pam I'm sorry to say I don't. Especially if they are as heavy as mine were.

        gail

    4. Mel

      May 29, 2017 at 9:07 am

      Your posts look great! Did you have to thin the latex paint to use your sprayer? I was getting ready to paint shutters and on my paint (sherwin williams) it says I don't need to dilute it but I haven't used this home right sprayer yet and was nervous it will be too thick. Figured I'd get a second opinion. Thanks!

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      • Gail Wilson

        May 30, 2017 at 10:30 pm

        I always thin and strain my paint. Is your paint water based or oil? You will love how easy it is to spray your shutters. Might I suggest you start on a piece of scrap wood or a spare thrift store find? That way you can get a feel for it before you tackle your shutters.

        good luck, have fun!

        gail

    5. Michelle

      October 14, 2016 at 3:42 pm

      I need some of those wrought iron posts - where can I find some?

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      • Gail Wilson

        October 14, 2016 at 8:49 pm

        Those are over 30 years old, so I have no idea. 🙂

        gail

    6. Joyce T.

      June 17, 2015 at 12:34 pm

      Please come help me with my old rotted porch posts!!.

      Did you consider just building a facade around the old wrought iron posts to make them look like wooden pillars without having to jack up the porch & pull the posts out? That looked like the hard part.

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        June 17, 2015 at 7:19 pm

        Joyce,

        The original porch posts were barely supporting the porch due to rust. But, that would have been a great idea otherwise! Smart girl!

        gail

    7. Terri Hughes

      May 26, 2015 at 4:56 pm

      Gail, you and your sister did a great job on the new porch posts. Very nice!!!!

      Reply
    8. chris aka monkey

      May 26, 2015 at 4:23 pm

      super woman xx

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    9. Sylvia

      May 23, 2015 at 9:46 am

      Great improvement. The old wrought iron supports just didn't go with the style of your home. Now, you must paint the porch ceiling haint blue since you are in the South and all.

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    10. Patricia

      May 23, 2015 at 1:24 am

      I have no idea how this got in under my radar...
      I can't believe you tackled this just the two of you... middle aged women... hahahaha!
      Thanks to cousin Terry... for giving you a big ol' hand too.
      and it didn't fall down on y'all. Great job.... girls!
      Patricia

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    11. Debbie

      May 22, 2015 at 10:14 pm

      They look great!! You can do everything!!
      Debbie

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    12. Trish

      May 21, 2015 at 10:37 am

      Good for you . I don't think there is anything you can't do.

      Reply
    13. cassie

      May 21, 2015 at 8:51 am

      SOOOOOOO much better! i am all for vintage details, but i typically don't like ornate iron work on a house.

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    14. Suzanne

      May 21, 2015 at 12:21 am

      You make everything look easy, but I know projects like this take time and skill. You are amazing!

      Reply
    15. Mindi

      May 20, 2015 at 7:08 pm

      Wow! Amazing job, it totally looked easy and your new porch columns look so good!

      Reply
    16. girlfromwva

      May 20, 2015 at 4:36 pm

      what a great job!!! congrats!

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    17. Laurel Stephens

      May 20, 2015 at 10:58 am

      You guys did make that look easy. I love the new porch posts, Gail. They look great!

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    18. Julie @ follow your heart woodworking

      May 20, 2015 at 8:45 am

      Those posts are just lovely! Now how will you repurpose the old posts?

      Reply
    19. Amy

      May 20, 2015 at 8:41 am

      You two did an amazing job. Can't wait to see how you repurpose the old posts.

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    20. Carmen

      May 20, 2015 at 7:54 am

      You two are just amazing

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    21. Christina

      May 20, 2015 at 6:55 am

      Gail, You and Terry did a GREAT job!! Wow, I love the finish you got with the Homeright Finish Max! Oooo now to repurpose those heavy old posts. :)) Do I see a garden trellis in their future. :)))

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        May 20, 2015 at 9:01 am

        Christina,

        Thanks for your comment!

        Those old posts have been scrapped. They are so heavy there was no way this old gal could even try to repurpose them. I do know my limits. LOL

        gail

    22. Nance Greenwell

      May 20, 2015 at 4:33 am

      Great job! This gives me hope to do a similar job myself. Thanks!

      Reply

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