Trimming kitchen island pedestal

[pfhlad0]

I am not a woodworker, a contractor, nor a building professional of any kind. I am a fairly handy homeowner looking for some help from those who are.


I recently had my kitchen redone. The pedestal on the island was dining height instead of counter height, so my contractor had to add 2×4’s to make it 5 inches taller, as you can see from the attached pictures. I now need to cover the exposed area so that I can paint it to match the rest of the pedestal. 

FYI — the height of the open area is about 5 inches. The diameter of the circle that needs covering is about 18 inches, making the circumference about 56 inches long.

Someone suggested 1/8″ plywood, but I’m not sure if it will bend (and hold) enough for my application.  Plus, I could only find a 4-foot long piece, so I’d have to piece two sections together to cover the entire 56-inch circumference, which I’d rather not do.

I’ve been waiting for months for my contractor to come back and do it, but I’m frustrated and cannot wait any longer. I’m hoping someone here can give me a suggestion on how to finish it myself. 


Thanks in advance.

[Cooler]

Bendy board + paint.

It is available many places and in many sizes:  https://www.rockler.com/1-4-neatform-bendy-mdf

https://www.google.com/search?client=fir...endy+board

[pfhlad0]

Bendy board + paint.

It is available many places and in many sizes:  https://www.rockler.com/1-4-neatform-bendy-mdf

https://www.google.com/search?client=fir...endy+board

Thanks so much. I saw that yesterday, but unfortunately it's only 48 inches long. I need 56 to wrap all the way around and I was hoping not to have a seam. I did a quick google search and couldn't find it in a longer length. Do you know anyone who carries longer than 48 inches?

[brianwelch]

What Cooler said...You could also use masonite, but I might suggest pre-conditioning the shape to a template prior to install to prevent splitting/cracking.
Good luck...

[Large Wooden Badger]

make the seam part of the design.  Put a trim piece over the seam and put additional trim pieces at say every quarter.

[pfhlad0]

make the seam part of the design.  Put a trim piece over the seam and put additional trim pieces at say every quarter.

Not a bad idea. I'd prefer all one piece, but at this point I'm getting desperate, so I may try that approach. Like I said, I'm not a woodworker, so things won't be as easy for me as they are for you. ;-)

[MsNomer]

make the seam part of the design.  Put a trim piece over the seam and put additional trim pieces at say every quarter.

Beat me to it.  The trim will also negate the possibility of the bendy deciding to unbend, cover any inaccuracies that might show in your seam, and negate the need to smooth the seam.

Nice design, BTW.

[stav]

You can add some flexible molding to help add texture/interest too.

[pfhlad0]

You can add some flexible molding to help add texture/interest too.

More great ideas! Thanks so much. I'll head over to Rockler and take a look at the bendy board.

[brianwelch]

More great ideas! Thanks so much. I'll head over to Rockler and take a look at the bendy board.

Have you considered using mesh tape and spackle to minimize the seams?