Post Wraps & Sleeves
Enhance standard posts with sleeves and wraps by Color Guard.
Give Your Deck Posts an Upgrade
Pressure treated wood is great for construction, but it leaves something to be desired in the looks department. Post Wraps & Sleeves by Color Guard are the perfect solution. Made in the U.S.A., these solutions easily wrap around or slide over pressure treated posts – instantly enhancing the visual appeal and providing long lasting quality.
Which Solution is Right for Your Project?
Sleeves
Sizes Available:
2×4″, 4×4″, 5×5″, 6×6″ lengths up to 10′
Colors Available:
Vinyl
Aluminum
Wraps
Sizes Available:
4×4″, 6×6″, 7×7″, 8×8″ lengths 8.5′ and 10′
Colors Available:
Vinyl
Tips & FAQs:
Because of the properties of aluminum, it should not rust. Plus, our products are coated to resist corrosion.
Yes. If your concrete patio doesn’t already have rails built in, we recommend using Patriot Post Mount.
Installation is basically the same as installing it into a normal wood deck, except that you will be drilling into concrete – https://www.colorguardrailing.com/patriot-post-mount-installation/.
For this, you will need a masonry drill bit.
A post is a structural element of the deck, usually made from pressure treated wood or metal. It could also be a post mounting system like Patriot Post Mount.
A post sleeve is a vinyl or aluminum covering that slips over the post to give it a certain look. It is purely for aesthetics and has no structural qualities.
We do not recommend painting our product as we have not done any testing regarding that process.
Some installers have reported painting Post Wrap with a 100% acrylic bonding primer and a water-based finish coat. But, again, we have not tested this and would not recommend painting.
We recommend going to your local paint store and asking for their input.
Painting products could void any warranty.
Color guard does make a 2×4 vinyl post sleeve, available in white, tan, and clay.
However, we do not manufacture a cap or collar for that sleeve.
Smooth and Flutted 4”, 6” & 8” Post Wrap installs easily in several steps. To install you will need:
- Measuring tape
- PVC Cement (optional)
- Saw with a fine tooth blade
- Hammer
- Roofing nails recommended
- Safety Goggles recommended
Step 1Measure and Cut Post Wrap:
Measure the length of Post Wrap needed and cut to length using a fine tooth saw.
Step 2Attach Post Wrap
Place the first piece of Post Wrap against the post and fasten using roofing nails through holes provided on the fastening flange. Insert the flat end of the second piece of Post Wrap into the assembly slot of the first piece. Again, attach to the post using roofing nails in the holes provided on the fastening flange. Repeat the previous step to fasten the third piece of Post Wrap. Do not nail tight.
Step 3Complete Installation
When attaching the last piece of Post Wrap, once again begin by inserting the flat end into the assembly slot of the previous piece. Next, slide the slot of the fourth piece over the flat end of the first piece. In most applications the Post Wrap will be secure, but PVC Cement may be used. Trim post with Adjustable Post Collar, sold separately.
More information on post wraps is available here.
We do offer a 2×4 vinyl sleeve, which you can find out more about on page 10 of the Color Guard catalog. However, we do not offer a 1×4 sleeve.
Our Vinyl and Lincoln products have been certified. The documentation can be located at: https://www.colorguardrailing.com/resources/
No, all of our solar light options are rechargeable batteries.
The Patriot Post Mount can be installed into wood, concrete or composite surfaces. That said, we do not suggest securing the Patriot to deck boards alone. We recommend using a pair of 2x8s on their side attached to the deck framework as blocking so that the post is being secured to something more structurally sound that just the deck board
We also do have the SPB Kit/Underdeck Anchoring Plate available for added stability. You can find that here.
The Patriot Post Mount can be leveled up to 11 degrees in any direction. To do this, secure the post with the fastening screws, but don’t tighten all the way yet because the post still needs to be leveled.
Next, adjust the leveling screws until it is in the desired position. Once level, secure the four fasteners.
We have an installation video on this page that will walk you through the process – https://www.colorguardrailing.com/patriot-post-mount-installation/
You use the same filler for both the 36- and 44-inch sleeves.
Using the pre-drilled holes, attach the fillers. For a 36-inch post sleeve, attach the fillers in the downward direction.
To install a 44-inch Sleeve, simply attach the fillers in the upward direction.
We have an installation video on this page that will walk you through the process – https://www.colorguardrailing.com/patriot-post-mount-installation/
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