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Protect Pier Post Bases

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A neat little trick that a Pro Painter Taught Me! #painting

What happens here

For wooden pier posts that sit on stone or concrete bases, cut pieces of cardboard to fit snugly around the base of each post. Create a slot in the cardboard so it can wrap around the post without leaving gaps. This acts as a barrier, preventing wood stain from getting onto the non-wooden surfaces and keeping them clean.

Goal: Prevent stain from touching stone/concrete pier post bases.

Tools and materials

  • Cardboard — Creating custom protective covers for post bases
  • Utility Knife — Cutting the cardboard to shape