Buy a carved wooden capital: wall-mounted IKN-020 or round IKN-022 for a column — which to choose

A carved wooden capital can be purchased for a kiot, iconostasis, church portal, wall-mounted half-column, separate round column, or classic interior composition. IKN-020 and IKN-022 look similar in frontal scale and have two identical size ranges in height and width: 155 × 180 mm and 240 × 280 mm. However, they cannot be considered interchangeable. IKN-020 has a flat back face and a semi-circular abutment, while IKN-022 is designed for a full round column.

IKN-020 is chosen for an element that adjoins a wall or plane: a side post of a kiot, a wall semi-column, a pilaster composition, a portal, a niche, a cabinet, or a side part of an iconostasis. The small version has dimensions 155 × 180 × 90 mm, the large one — 240 × 280 × 140 mm. The depth is equal to half the frontal width, which corresponds to the semi-circular geometry of the lower part.

IKN-022 is needed for a full round column that is visible not only from the front but also from the side. For it, mounting diameters G 110 and 170 mm are confirmed. The large version is specified as 240 × 280 × 280 × 170 mm. In the table for the small version, it is listed as 155 × 180 × 18 × 110 mm, but the value C = 18 mm contradicts the volumetric geometry of the drawing and the logic of the large size. It cannot be corrected independently: before publication, calculation, and ordering of the small IKN-022, you need to open the DWG and clarify the size with production.

Both capitals are produced from beech or oak with "Standard" or "Prestige" sanding. Beech is suitable for opaque enamel, oak for tinting while preserving the texture. The material, size, column, base, and fastening must be selected as one system. Matching facade width does not confirm matching mounting part.

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What is a half-capital and why a flat back face is needed

A half-capital decorates the upper part of a half-column that is connected to a wall or other vertical plane.

The flat back face allows the carved element to be brought close to a portal, icon case, furniture post, or side part of an iconostasis without unnecessary round volume behind the product.

This type retains the expressive frontal ornament but takes up only half the depth of a full capital.

It is important for the buyer to look not at the word "capital" but at the bottom and side views in the DWG.

What is a round capital for a separate column

The round model completes a column that is visible from several directions and does not abut a wall with a flat side.

Its lower seating part must be coordinated with the diameter of the vertical and the central axis.

IKN-022 has confirmed diameters G 110 and 170 mm for two scales.

The volumetric geometry makes the product appropriate in the central part of an iconostasis, arch, railing, or hall.

When to buy IKN-020

The model is suitable for a wall-attached half-column, icon case, side post of an iconostasis, niche, furniture, and portal.

It is especially useful when there is no space behind the decor for a full round body.

A depth of 90 or 140 mm allows maintaining the frontal scale with half abutment.

For such a task, you can Buy wall capital IKN-020 and choose one of two sizes.

When to buy IKN-022

The model is needed for a full round column that is visible from the front, side, and diagonally.

The mounting diameter must be coordinated with the column per DWG.

The capital is suitable for the central part of the iconostasis, altar composition, hall, museum, or theater interior.

Before ordering, you can Buy round capital IKN-022 after checking size C and diameter G.

Why the frontal size does not determine compatibility

Small models of both series have the same A × B 155 × 180 mm, while large ones are 240 × 280 mm.

When viewed from the front, the customer may think that the products differ only in depth or name.

In fact, the shape of the lower part changes the entire installation method and vertical selection.

Therefore, the specification should include the type of base, not just the height and width.

What drawing IKN-020 shows

In the bottom view, a semicircular cross-section is visible, while the rear face remains straight.

A depth of 90 mm with a width of 180 mm and 140 mm with a width of 280 mm equals half the frontal width.

This proportion confirms wall-mounted application and explains why the element is conveniently placed on a half-column.

The drawing should be compared with the vertical, not considered separately.

What drawing IKN-022 shows

The lower part is built around a full circle and requires centering on the column.

For the small size, the diameter is specified as G 110 mm, for the large one — 170 mm.

The large version has a full depth of 280 mm, equal to the front width.

The small value C = 18 mm violates this logic and therefore must be verified.

Why C = 18 mm cannot be corrected by guesswork

The probability of a missing zero seems high, but the article should not turn an assumption into a product characteristic.

The small version cannot be calculated as 180 mm until this is confirmed by DWG or production.

In the publication, the discrepancy must be honestly stated and the buyer directed to verification.

This approach protects the column, capital, and project budget from mismatch.

How to check the small IKN-022 before ordering

Open the DWG card and find the designation C on the top or bottom view.

Match it with diameter G 110 mm and external dimension B 180 mm.

Check the actual value with the manager or STAVROS production.

Only after confirmation, transfer the dimension to the working drawing and specification.

Small set 155 × 180 mm

In this scale, IKN-020 has a depth of 90 mm and fits a compact wall-mounted vertical.

IKN-022 retains the same front 155 × 180 mm, but is designed for a round column with a diameter matched to G 110 mm.

The small size is convenient for a home icon case, small chapel, furniture, and local architectural composition.

The exact choice is still determined by the shape of the base.

Large set 240 × 280 mm

IKN-020 measuring 240 × 280 × 140 mm completes a large half-column or side post.

IKN-022 measuring 240 × 280 × 280 × 170 mm creates a volumetric finish for a round column.

The frontal design maintains the overall scale, so the models can be used in one project on different types of verticals.

The material and finish should preferably be uniform.

How to choose a small or large size

The small version is suitable for a compact icon case, furniture, a small half-column, and a narrow portal.

The large one is needed for a tall column, a large iconostasis, a spacious hall, and architecture designed for viewing from a distance.

The height of the capital should correlate with the column, base, and free space above.

A universal proportion of the column height cannot be assigned without a drawing.

How to leave space above the capital

The upper part should not accidentally rest against the cornice, ceiling, arch, or shelf of the icon case.

For both the small and large versions, the overall dimension A and the ornament protrusion are calculated.

If a narrow unintended gap remains at the top, the composition looks erroneous and complicates installation.

The height of the entire system is checked before ordering the column.

How to check the view from the front and side

IKN-020 opens primarily in the frontal view and logically ends at the wall.

IKN-022 should look complete from several sides because its round seating implies a three-dimensional view.

For a corner composition, it is useful to take photos of the model from different points.

This makes it clear whether a half-capital or a full round model is needed.

IKN-020 for a home icon case

The side posts of the icon case often adjoin the back wall, so a flat back face is convenient and structurally clear.

The small size suits a compact composition, the large one suits a tall floor icon case.

The capital should not cover the icon or conflict with the upper cornice.

You can choose a capital for the icon case and half-column after the complete drawing.

IKN-020 for a wall-mounted iconostasis

The half-capital suits the side verticals that are built into the plane of the iconostasis.

Paired elements are installed mirror-wise and at the same mark.

The same wood species and sanding help maintain symmetry after finishing.

The load-bearing part of the iconostasis is calculated separately from the carved top.

IKN-020 for a portal

The flat back side allows placing the capital above a semi-column at a door, niche, or arch.

The depth does not protrude beyond the plane as much as a full round model.

The size is chosen based on the width of the vertical and the overall scale of the opening.

The capital does not replace the structural lintel of the portal.

IKN-020 for furniture semi-column

The model can finish the side post of a cabinet, bookcase, display case, or tall sideboard.

For furniture, depth, door opening, and cornice position are especially important.

The small version is easier to fit into the facade, the large one requires a wide body.

Attachment to furniture is coordinated with the base material.

IKN-020 for fireplace surround

The half-capital supports the side verticals of the decorative portal and creates a classic finish.

It remains a wooden decoration and does not perform a fire protection function.

The distance to the heat source, base, and covering must be verified by the project.

The round IKN-022 in a flat fireplace composition usually creates extra volume.

IKN-020 for the library

Wall-mounted posts and side panels of book sections can receive a carved top finish without a full round column.

The large model suits a large library, the small one suits a separate furniture section.

The capital must align with the vertical axis and not interfere with opening the upper doors.

The trim is connected to the cornice and facades.

IKN-022 for a freestanding column

The round model corresponds to a column that is visible from all sides and does not adjoin a wall.

Diameter G helps determine the seating area but does not confirm full compatibility without a DWG.

The column must be centered relative to the capital and base.

For a three-dimensional composition, you can purchase a capital for a freestanding column.

IKN-022 for the central part of the iconostasis

Round columns near the royal doors are often perceived from multiple angles.

A three-dimensional capital helps maintain a finished silhouette from side viewpoints.

A large size suits tall architecture, a small one suits a more compact composition.

The seating and fastening are coordinated with the specific column.

IKN-022 for altar composition

The capital can complete a separate column, decorative railing, or central vertical element.

Circular carving supports viewing from different directions.

The material and finish are chosen together with other elements of the church interior.

A decorative column should not automatically be considered load-bearing.

IKN-022 for hall and library

In a secular classical interior, a round capital suits a freestanding column in a hall, library, or museum space.

It creates a three-dimensional architectural point, not a flat overlay.

The free space around it should allow the shape to be seen.

In a narrow passage, a large version may obstruct movement.

How to match a capital and a column by DWG

First, open the drawing of the capital and find the shape of the bottom platform.

Then open the DWG of the column and compare the outer diameter, width, top platform, and central axis.

Matching one size does not guarantee correct seating of the entire geometry.

After comparison, account for the layer of soil, enamel, or tint.

Why you cannot select a column only by diameter G

G indicates the confirmed diameter of the seating part IKN-022, but the column may have a complex upper profile, transition, or platform.

The diameter of 110 or 170 mm must match not by chance, but in a specific contact zone.

Fastening and centering also depend on the internal structure.

Therefore, the column and capital cards are read together.

How to check the column top platform

The surface must be flat, horizontal, and match the seating part of the capital.

A beveled or carved transition can leave gaps and shift the product.

For IKN-020, additionally check the rear face's abutment to the wall.

For IKN-022, control the center of the circle.

How to account for coating thickness

Enamel, primer, and tinting change the actual dimensions of the seating assembly.

A thick layer inside the abutment can make the connection too tight or disrupt the plane.

First assemble a dry joint without finish, then test the selected technique on one set.

Painting should not hide geometry errors.

How to check the centering of a round capital

The column axis and the center of IKN-022 must align along the entire height.

Even a slight shift is noticeable when viewed from several sides.

Marking is done before fixing, using control diameters and vertical alignment.

Paired columns are checked simultaneously.

How to check the symmetry of two half-capitals

IKN-020 is often installed in pairs on the sides of a kiot, door, or iconostasis.

The height, offset from the central axis, and ornament position must match.

A difference of a few millimeters becomes noticeable in the frontal view.

It is better to order both parts in one batch and lay them out side by side before finishing.

Can I select IKN-015

Column IKN-015 has a confirmed size of 1200 × 160 × 160 mm, but this does not automatically prove compatibility with IKN-020 or IKN-022.

The width of 160 mm is close to some mounting parameters, but the shape of the top platform is more important than the overall width.

Before ordering, you need to compare the column and capital dimensions using two DWG files.

Without such a comparison, a complete set cannot be guaranteed.

Can I select IKN-018

IKN-018 is a different carved vertical with its own geometry.

It cannot be declared suitable based solely on style and the church decor series.

The buyer should look at the carved column IKN-018 and compare the top node with the selected capital.

Compatibility is confirmed by the drawing, not by a photo of the ornament.

Can I choose IKN-019

IKN-019 can be used in an iconostasis and church composition, but has its own mounting dimensions.

For IKN-022, the outer diameter of the upper part is especially important; for IKN-020, the shape of the wall abutment.

Before assembly, you can match the vertical to the carved capital and check the dimensions.

If the drawings do not match, a different element or transition is required.

How to choose between IKN-015, IKN-018 and IKN-019

First, decide whether a wall-mounted or round vertical is needed.

Then compare the height, outer dimension, top platform and installation method.

Ornament and visual similarity are considered only after geometry.

This way the buyer avoids a situation where beautiful parts cannot be joined without rework.

Why a column base is needed

The base completes the vertical from below, distributes visual weight and connects the column to the floor, furniture or plinth.

It is not chosen separately from the capital and shaft.

The shape of the base must match the round or wall-mounted structure.

The dimensions of all three parts are collected in one drawing.

How to view IKN-012

IKN-012 is a carved column base with its own geometry.

It can be part of a church architectural system, but compatibility with a specific capital is not confirmed by a single name.

Before ordering, it is worth buy carved base IKN-012 only after comparing the drawings.

The lower and upper mounting platforms must match the column.

How to view IKN-021

IKN-021 also has a separate card and dimensions.

It cannot be automatically assigned as a universal base for IKN-020 and IKN-022.

For the project, you can check the dimensions of the base, column, and capital in the overall system.

If the geometry differs, a coordinated transition is needed.

How to assemble the base, column, and capital

First, choose the type of vertical: a wall-attached half-column or a full round column.

Then select the capital based on the base shape and the base based on the bottom geometry.

After that, check the overall height, axes, finishing, and installation.

Buying three beautiful parts without a general drawing does not guarantee an architectural set.

Why a decorative column is not load-bearing

IKN-020, IKN-022, carved columns and bases are decorative items.

They do not replace a building column, floor support, or structural element of the building.

If the composition covers the load-bearing frame, the load is taken by a separate structure.

In the article, the load capacity cannot be assigned based on the size of the wood.

How to choose church decor with one system

The category includes capitals, columns, bases, gates, crosses, and overlays.

The same style helps to assemble an iconostasis or a kiot, but each node is still checked by dimensions.

For a general selection, you can select columns, bases, and capitals in the church decor section.

The specification should separate visual compatibility and seating compatibility.

How to use the capital filter

The filter helps to see models of the same type and compare shape, size, and material.

It is useful if IKN-020 or IKN-022 are not suitable in terms of geometry.

The customer can buy carved church capitals after checking the base type.

You cannot choose only by similarity of leaves and scrolls.

How to choose carved decor for a church

A church composition requires consistency of columns, capitals, bases, gates, and icon frames.

The main principle is first the architectural scheme, then the ornament and finishing.

The general context reveals material about how how to choose carved decor for a temple.

A new comparative article helps solve the exact question of half-columns and round columns.

How to choose a wooden capital in the general catalog

First, determine the type of vertical, then the frontal size, material, and style.

IKN-020 and IKN-022 show why a single size A × B is not enough.

For a wider selection, you can open a general guide to architectural decor.

After that, the buyer returns to the specific item card.

Why stylistic similarity does not replace a drawing

Both models use classic plant motifs and may look like part of one collection.

But the same ornament does not determine the shape of the lower platform.

An architectural detail must first align with the vertical, and only then support the style.

Therefore, DWG is more important than an enlarged photo of the carving.

Beech under white enamel

Beech is suitable for church and interior projects where the capital must receive an opaque white, light, or colored layer.

Enamel unites the capital, column, and base into one system and helps hide differences in natural grain.

On deep carving, the layer must remain thin and even.

A test coat is needed before finishing the entire pair.

Beech for colored enamel

The color can be linked to the iconostasis, icon case, portal, or furniture.

Dark enamel enhances chiaroscuro and makes the large IKN-022 more massive.

Light finish softens the volume and suits the wall-mounted IKN-020.

The capital, column, and base are painted in one batch.

Oak under tinting

Oak is chosen when it is necessary to preserve the natural texture and tie the decor to the wooden iconostasis, furniture, or panels.

On a large capital, the wood grain is more noticeable.

In recesses, the tint may appear darker; on protrusions, lighter.

The effect is checked on a sample before the main batch.

Beech or oak for a church interior

Beech is suitable for opaque enamel, oak for transparent tinting.

The choice of wood species must match for the capital, column, and base.

Accidental mixing of materials is especially noticeable on paired elements.

For restoration, the sample is compared with the existing wood and coating.

Sanding "Standard" or "Prestige"

Both models are available in two surface preparation options.

The specific difference and current configuration should be checked in the product card before ordering.

No sanding is a ready-made enamel, tint, or protective coating.

Paired capitals and related elements are selected with the same option.

Why you cannot mix sanding options

Different preparation may become apparent after painting through gloss, absorption, and relief detailing.

On symmetrical capitals, the difference will be especially noticeable.

The column, base, and top finish must go through one painting cycle.

The marking is preserved until the work is completed.

How to avoid flooding acanthus leaves with enamel

Deep ornament requires thin, even layers.

Excess primer smooths out the edges of leaves, volutes, and plant transitions.

Side lighting helps to see loss of detail.

The technique is adjusted on one sample.

Can gilding or patina be used

Such effects belong to project finishing and are not confirmed as standard ready-made card configuration.

They can be considered after checking compatibility with beech or oak and the base coating.

Round IKN-022 provides more side surfaces, so the finish must be uniform on all sides.

Wall-mounted IKN-020 requires a careful transition to the wall.

How to finish paired capitals

Two parts are laid side by side and the wood grain pattern is compared before staining.

Primer, color, tint, and finish are applied from the same batch.

After drying, the elements are examined again under the same lighting.

Only then is installation performed.

How to finish a column and capital with one system

The test assembly includes the upper part of the column, the capital, and a section of the base.

This shows whether the material accepts the coating evenly and whether contrast appears at the joint.

For oak, the transparency of the layer is especially important.

For beech, the uniformity of the enamel is controlled.

How to prepare IKN-020 for installation

First, check the flatness of the wall and the shape of the half-column.

The back face of the capital should fit without a significant gap.

The lower semicircular section is compared with the top of the vertical.

Dry fitting is performed before final finishing and fixing.

How to prepare IKN-022 for installation

The round column is checked for diameter, verticality, and horizontality of the top platform.

The center of the capital is marked on the drawing and on the part.

The small version is not installed with size C = 18 mm without clarification.

First, assemble the control unit.

How to install a wooden half-capital

IKN-020 is placed along the axis of the wall vertical and pressed with its back face against the prepared surface.

The fastening must account for the wall material, column, and the weight of the element.

Glue alone is not a universal solution for any base.

Paired parts are checked with a level and for symmetry.

How to install a round IKN-022

The capital is centered on the column and the evenness of the overhang around the circumference is checked.

The method of fixation is determined by the project, the vertical material, and the possibility of concealed fasteners.

Do not hold the element only by thin carved protrusions.

After installation, inspect the joint from all sides.

Is mechanical fastening needed

For a large, high-mounted, or heavy decorative element, mechanical fastening may be required.

The solution depends on the base, size, and operating conditions.

Fastening points are designed so as not to damage the thread.

Installation using only adhesive cannot be promised without calculation.

How to choose adhesive for wooden decor

The composition must be compatible with the wood, wall, column, and finish coating.

Adhesive suitable for MDF or plaster is not necessarily safe for tinted oak.

In this section you can choose adhesive for wooden decor and check the instructions.

A trial connection is performed before the main installation.

How to check the horizon of the top platform

The capital must stand level relative to the column, cornice, and adjacent elements.

The misalignment is noticeable along the top edge and disrupts the symmetry of the ornament.

For a pair, a common laser level or control line is used.

The base is corrected before fixing.

How to align the axes of the column and capital

On IKN-022, the center of the round seat is aligned with the vertical axis.

On IKN-020, the front axis must coincide with the axis of the half-column or post.

The offset cannot be compensated by rotating the ornament.

Marking is done on a dry assembly.

How to install the capital above the royal doors

The height and position must align with the central axis of the iconostasis.

Round columns near the doors may require IKN-022, wall-mounted side posts — IKN-020.

Each pair is checked separately for geometry.

Decorative elements do not replace the load-bearing frame of the doors.

How to install the capital on a kiot

For a side post connected to the back wall, a half-capital is usually more suitable.

The central round column may require IKN-022 if its dimensions match.

The upper cornice of the kiot should not press on the carving.

Before ordering, a full facade and side section are built.

IKN-020 for restoration of a wall-mounted iconostasis

When replacing a missing part, you need to measure not only the front but also the depth of the existing semi-column.

The old element may have a different profile, so matching 155 × 180 mm does not guarantee a ready fit.

The wood species and finish are compared with the preserved parts.

The new element must not stand out from the historical one without documentary justification.

IKN-022 for restoration of a round column

First, measure the diameter of the upper part of the column and the shape of the seating area.

G 110 or 170 mm serves as a starting point but does not replace actual measurement.

The ornament, scale, and finish must be coordinated with paired elements.

The small variant requires separate verification of the disputed size C.

IKN-020 for the arch near the wall

The half-capital can finish the side verticals of the arched portal.

Its depth is less than the full width, so it does not protrude into the passage as much.

The joint with the arch and cornice is calculated according to the section.

Paired elements must have the same height.

IKN-022 for a separate arcade

If the columns stand separately and support a visual row of arches, the round capital matches the view from all sides.

The diameter of each vertical must match the fit.

Repeating elements are ordered in one batch.

Before serial installation, one control column is assembled.

How to choose for the side pillars of the iconostasis

If the pillars are built into the plane of the iconostasis, IKN-020 is usually suitable.

If they are full round columns and visible from the side, IKN-022 is needed.

Both models can be used on one facade for different depth levels.

The overall finish ties them into a single system.

How to choose for the central columns of the iconostasis

The central area near the royal doors often requires volumetric geometry.

IKN-022 is suitable when the column is truly round and the diameter is coordinated.

If the structure only imitates a half-column on a plane, IKN-020 is needed.

The frontal photo does not reveal this choice.

How to choose for a kiot with a flat back wall

Side verticals usually adjoin the body, so a half-capital is structurally clearer.

A depth of 90 or 140 mm allows preserving the frontal ornament.

A round model will require extra space and complex joining.

The size is chosen based on the height and width of the kiot.

How to choose for a kiot with separate columns

If the column is brought forward and visible from the sides, IKN-022 can be considered.

The mounting diameter must match the upper part of the vertical.

For the small model C, confirm before ordering.

The base and capital are selected together.

How to choose for a new church project

The architect first sets the column type and the overall grid of the iconostasis.

After that, a small or large size is chosen, and IKN-020 and IKN-022 are distributed by depth.

Next, beech or oak, sanding, and finish are approved.

The purchase is finalized only after a complete set of drawings.

How to choose for an existing interior

The existing column becomes the main constraint.

You need to take measurements, determine the shape of the top platform, and check the surrounding space.

The buyer should not choose a capital based solely on a similar ornament.

For complex restoration, it is better to pass the measurements to the manager or craftsman.

How to buy paired capitals

Two IKN-020 or two IKN-022 are ordered in the same size, material, and finish.

Pairing is checked after receipt and before finishing.

For oak, the grain is compared; for beech, the quality of preparation for enamel.

The spare element in a large project is finished simultaneously with the main batch.

How to store capitals before installation

Items are kept in a dry room on a stable surface.

The carving is protected from point loads, friction, and falling.

IKN-022 cannot be placed on thin protrusions of the ornament.

The marking of size, breed, and installation location is preserved.

How to accept an order

The article number, dimensions, material, sanding, and quantity are checked.

For IKN-020, the depth of 90 or 140 mm and the flat back face are checked.

For IKN-022, G 110 or 170 mm is checked, and the small C is separately clarified.

All issues are resolved before painting and installation.

How to care for a carved capital

Dust is removed with a soft brush or non-abrasive cloth.

The care product is chosen based on the finish coating.

Round IKN-022 requires access from all sides, wall-mounted IKN-020 requires attention to the joint with the wall.

Loosening of the fastening is checked in a timely manner.

How to repair local damage

They preserve a sample of the coating and the remaining material.

Before repair, they assess whether only the finish or the thread itself is affected.

A random stain or enamel can change the shade.

For paired capitals, the difference is especially noticeable.

Why a finished capital is better than a random blank

The finished model has a confirmed article number, dimensions, material, and drawing.

A random carved part may not match the column and may lack clear mounting geometry.

IKN-020 and IKN-022 show how important the base shape is.

The buyer gets the ability to assemble the system according to documented parameters.

Mistake: choosing a capital only based on a frontal photo

From the front, IKN-020 and IKN-022 have the same dimensional pairs and similar ornamentation.

The main difference is hidden in the bottom and side views.

Buying based on a single photo may result in a round part for a flat stand or a half-capital for a full column.

Before payment, be sure to open the DWG.

Error: considering identical A × B as proof of interchangeability

155 × 180 and 240 × 280 mm describe the frontal scale.

They do not show the shape of the back face, depth, or mounting diameter.

The coincidence of two numbers does not negate the difference in the base.

In the specification, the full article number must be indicated.

Error: installing IKN-020 on a round separate column

The half-capital does not cover the full volume and has a flat back face.

On a separate column, the side and back parts will remain unfinished.

The connection will require unforeseen inserts.

For a round vertical, choose IKN-022 after checking the diameter.

Error: placing IKN-022 on a flat wall-mounted post

A round capital will create extra depth and will not achieve a natural fit against the wall.

Part of the volume may interfere with the cornice, door, or adjacent detail.

Attempting to saw off a round model for a wall is not allowed without production approval.

For a wall-mounted system, IKN-020 is intended.

Error: not checking diameter G

For IKN-022, G 110 and 170 mm are confirmed.

A column with a different top diameter does not become compatible just because of a similar appearance.

Clearance or interference will affect centering and fastening.

The actual assembly is checked against the DWG.

Error: use C = 18 mm as the final size

This value is contained in the current table for small IKN-022, but appears contradictory.

In the article, it cannot be hidden or arbitrarily changed to 180 mm.

Until clarification, the small variant should not be included in the final production calculation.

The buyer needs a confirmed figure.

Error: selecting a column only by the series name

IKN-015, IKN-018 and IKN-019 belong to church decor but have different shapes and sizes.

The same prefix is not a certificate of compatibility.

Need to compare the top platform and the seating part.

If the nodes do not match, choose another combination.

Error: selecting a base after purchasing the column and capital

The lower termination affects the overall height, axis, and stability of the composition.

IKN-012 and IKN-021 have their own geometry.

Late selection of the base may require reworking the plinth.

The complete set is calculated before ordering.

Error: considering a decorative column as load-bearing

The carved architectural system designs the interior but does not automatically bear the floor load.

The size of the wood does not authorize assigning load-bearing capacity.

If a frame is needed inside, it is calculated separately.

The capital does not replace the structural head.

Error: relying solely on glue for installation

Size, height, base, and operating conditions differ.

A large element may require mechanical fastening.

Glue is selected after checking materials and instructions.

Safety cannot be replaced by the desire to hide the fastening.

Error: not accounting for the finishing layer

Primer, enamel, and tinting change the actual fit.

A thick layer can cover a joint or prevent a tight connection.

The dry joint is assembled before painting.

After a test coating, the check is repeated.

Error: painting paired items at different times

Shade, gloss, and depth of relief may vary.

On the iconostasis, symmetrical elements are adjacent and easily compared.

Pairs are finished in one batch.

The coating sample is preserved.

Error: mixing beech and oak accidentally

The species differ in grain and finishing logic.

Under a transparent coating, the mismatch will be obvious.

Even under enamel, surface preparation can vary.

One architectural vertical must have a consistent material.

Error: considering "Standard" and "Prestige" as finished coatings

These are preparation options, not color or protective finish.

The capital needs to be finished according to the design.

Untreated wood gets dirty faster during installation.

The painting cycle is included in the estimate in advance.

Error: not checking the area around the large capital

The 240 × 280 mm option takes up noticeable volume and may approach the cornice, icon, door, or wall.

For IKN-022, the circular protrusion is especially important.

Free space is checked in plan and section.

The front facade is not enough.

Error: not considering the view from multiple sides

The round IKN-022 should look complete in side and diagonal views.

If the back part is constantly hidden by a wall, full geometry may be unnecessary.

IKN-020 is designed for a different viewing method.

Movement routes through the room help choose the model.

Error: ordering paired capitals from different batches

Oak may differ in pattern, beech in shade after enamel.

Differences in polishing will also be visible in the light.

Paired items are ordered simultaneously.

After receiving them, they are compared before finishing.

Error: not doing a test assembly

One error in fit will repeat on all columns of the iconostasis.

First, assemble one base, column, and capital without final fixation.

Check geometry, height, and finish.

Only then start the series.

Error: trying to hide incompatibility with putty

A large gap between the column and the capital indicates a geometry error.

A thick layer of repair compound does not create a proper fit.

Under tinting, such a transition will be especially noticeable.

You need to change the kit or make a matched transition.

Error: choose only by ornament

Acanthus leaves, scrolls, and Ionic motifs are important for style but do not determine installation.

First, check the shape of the base and size.

After that, compare the pattern with the iconostasis or interior.

This sequence saves rework.

Who is IKN-020 suitable for

The model is suitable for temples, workshops, and owners of interiors with wall-mounted half-columns, icon cases, portals, libraries, and furniture racks.

It is useful where a strong front decor is needed with limited depth.

The flat back edge simplifies the connection to the wall.

The buyer must confirm the vertical shape according to the drawing.

Who IKN-020 is not suitable for

The half-capital is not suitable for a full round column visible from all sides.

It does not create a complete back and side volume.

If the column stands alone, IKN-022 or another round model will be required.

You cannot turn a wall-mounted part into a full capital with random inserts.

Who IKN-022 is suitable for

The model is suitable for freestanding columns, central iconostasis elements, arcades, altar compositions, halls, and museums.

It is needed when the capital is viewed from several sides.

Diameter G must match the column.

The small version is ordered only after checking C.

For those who do not fit IKN-022

The round model may be redundant for a flat stand, wall, furniture facade, and side part of the icon case.

It takes up full volume and requires circular seating.

If there is no space behind the vertical, choose IKN-020.

You cannot saw off the excess part without a production project.

Practical choice: small home icon case

The small IKN-020 155 × 180 × 90 mm is more often suitable.

It maintains an expressive front and does not require a full round column.

If the icon case has separate protruding columns, IKN-022 can be considered after checking the diameter.

The cornice and icon should not conflict with the upper decor.

Practical choice: tall temple icon case

Large IKN-020 240 × 280 × 140 mm is suitable for side wall-mounted posts.

Round IKN-022 is possible on central separate columns.

In one icon case, two models can work together if their frontal scale and finish are coordinated.

Each node is calculated separately.

Practical choice: royal doors

For round columns on the sides of the doors, IKN-022 is considered.

For flat side posts and wall sections — IKN-020.

The central axis and pairing are especially important.

The decorative system does not replace the load-bearing frame of the gates.

Practical choice: furniture library

Wall side posts and facade half-columns require IKN-020.

IKN-022 is only appropriate on a real round column set apart from the furniture plane.

The size is chosen based on the height of the cornice and the width of the section.

Door opening is checked on a mockup.

Practical choice: classic hall

Individual columns in the center of the space require volumetric IKN-022.

Half-columns at walls and doorways — IKN-020.

Identical frontal dimensions help maintain the overall scale.

It is best to make the stone type and finish uniform.

Practical choice: restoration

First, take the actual profile of the existing vertical element.

A photo of a lost detail does not replace measuring the base.

IKN-020 suits a semi-circular wall-mounted unit, IKN-022 suits a round one.

If in doubt, send the DWG and dimensions to a specialist before ordering.

Practical choice: commercial interior

In a theater, museum, hotel, or restaurant, the choice depends on sightlines and foot traffic.

A round capital requires free space around it.

A half-capital saves depth near the wall and portal.

Installation and finishing must account for heavy use.

How to buy on STAVROS

First, determine the vertical shape: a half-column against the wall or a full circle.

Then, choose a small or large front size and open the card for the required article.

After that, select the column, base, material, finish, and mounting system.

For a general selection, you can compare IKN-020 and IKN-022 in the church capitals filter.

What to check before payment

Check the article, full size, beech or oak, finish, and quantity.

For IKN-020, check the flat back face and depth of 90 or 140 mm.

For IKN-022, check G 110 or 170 mm and specify C of the small variant.

Add the column and base only after comparing the DWG.

How to place an order for a project

The specification indicates the installation location of each capital, model, size, material, and finish.

Paired elements are recorded in one line with the quantity.

Attach the selected column and base to the drawing.

This way, the manager and the master work with the same data.

Why ordering by article number is better than random selection

The article number links the photo, table, drawing, and material.

The random name "capital 180 mm" does not show the base shape.

IKN-020 and IKN-022 have the same front, so the exact code is especially important.

Correct specification reduces the risk of incompatibility.

What to buy together with the capital

A carved capital does not form a complete architectural system without a suitable vertical element, lower base, finishing, and mounting solution. IKN-020 requires a wall half-column or flat pilaster, IKN-022 requires a round column with a matching diameter. Related cards help assemble a set but do not automatically confirm compatibility: each component must be checked against the DWG.

In a church interior, it is especially important that the base, column, and capital are made of the same stone, have the same polish, and share a common finishing system. Paired items should be ordered simultaneously. If the project includes different types of vertical elements, IKN-020 and IKN-022 can be combined based on overall height and facade width while maintaining different seating geometries.

What to consider if IKN-020 is made to order

For IKN-020, production to order is confirmed, so it is better to prepare a working drawing before ordering.

The buyer needs to determine in advance the small or large size, beech or oak, sanding option and quantity.

Deadlines and current conditions cannot be assumed — they are checked in the product card or with a STAVROS manager.

A custom model especially requires precise fit checking because an error will be discovered only after manufacturing.

What to do with IKN-022 before correcting the card

The large variant can be described using the current table and drawing, preserving dimensions 240 × 280 × 280 × 170 mm.

The small variant must be accompanied by a warning about C = 18 mm.

In the working project, leave a note 'size to be clarified' and do not present an assumption as fact.

After production confirmation, the card in Bitrix and the article must be brought to the same value.

How to check the set on a full-size mockup

The frontal contour of the capital is cut from cardboard according to A × B, and the top view according to the shape of a semicircle or circle.

The mockup is applied to the column and examined from the main viewpoints.

This way, the buyer sees not only the scale of the carving but also the actual depth.

For IKN-022, a volumetric template is especially useful because the round model protrudes on all sides.

How to save data for reordering

After approval, the article number, full size, wood species, finish, color, column, base, and mounting method are recorded.

A DWG and a photo of the reference node are attached to the specification.

Paired and repeating capitals receive the same marking.

Thus, an additional order or restoration does not turn into a new selection based on a photo.

Why correcting the card is important for sales

The buyer compares the capital not only visually but also by exact dimensions.

Contradictory C = 18 mm reduces trust and prevents the designer from completing the drawing.

An honest warning in the article temporarily protects the project, but the main data source should be corrected after verification.

Consistent information in the card, DWG, and article reduces the number of questions before ordering.

FAQ: questions about IKN-020 and IKN-022

How does IKN-020 differ from IKN-022?

IKN-020 has a flat back face and a semicircular base for a wall or half-column. IKN-022 has a round mounting part for a full column.

Which model is a half-capital?

IKN-020.

Which capital is suitable for a round column?

IKN-022 after checking diameter G and full DWG.

Are the front dimensions the same?

Yes. Small models are 155 × 180 mm, large ones are 240 × 280 mm.

What sizes are available for IKN-020?

155 × 180 × 90 mm and 240 × 280 × 140 mm.

What is the mounting diameter of IKN-022?

110 mm for the small version and 170 mm for the large one.

Why does the IKN-022 card specify C = 18 mm?

This is the current table value, which looks contradictory. It needs to be checked against the DWG and with production.

Can I replace 18 with 180 mm on my own?

No. You cannot correct the card size with a guess until confirmed.

Do I need to open the DWG before ordering?

Yes, especially for IKN-022 and for selecting the column and base.

Is IKN-020 suitable for a freestanding column?

No, not as a base scenario. It is a wall-mounted half-capital.

Can IKN-022 be installed against a wall?

Only as a custom project, but the round geometry usually creates extra volume. IKN-020 is designed for walls.

Which model to choose for a kiot?

For wall-mounted side posts, IKN-020 is more common; for separate round columns, IKN-022.

Which capital is suitable for the iconostasis?

Both models: IKN-020 for flat side verticals, IKN-022 for full round columns.

What to choose for white enamel?

Beech

How to preserve the oak texture?

Choose oak and an agreed tint with a protective finish.

What is the difference between "Standard" and "Prestige"?

These are surface preparation options. The exact difference and availability need to be checked in the product card.

Can gilding be used?

Only as a custom finish after compatibility check. The product card does not confirm it as a standard ready option.

How to select a column?

Match the shape, outer dimension, top platform, axis, and DWG.

How to select a base?

Compare the lower part of the column with drawing IKN-012 or IKN-021 and do not rely solely on the name.

Is the decorative column load-bearing?

No. The load-bearing structure is calculated separately.

Is mechanical fastening required?

Possibly. The solution depends on the size, base, height, and operating conditions.

Can it be mounted only with adhesive?

This cannot be universally promised. The adhesive and additional fastening are determined by the project.

Where to buy IKN-020?

In the card of the carved capital IKN-020 on the STAVROS website.

Where to buy IKN-022?

In the card of the round capital IKN-022 on the STAVROS website.

What should be checked before ordering?

SKU, size, base shape, material, sanding, column, base, finish, DWG, and mounting.

Result: wall-mounted IKN-020 or round IKN-022

IKN-020 is chosen for a half-column, icon case, side stand of an iconostasis, portal, library, and furniture composition adjacent to a plane. The small size is 155 × 180 × 90 mm, the large one is 240 × 280 × 140 mm. The flat back face and semicircular base allow maintaining an expressive front at half depth.

IKN-022 is needed for a full round column visible from several sides. Mounting diameters G 110 and 170 mm help choose the scale, but compatibility is confirmed only together with the column DWG. The large variant is specified as 240 × 280 × 280 × 170 mm. The small size C = 18 mm cannot be used in the final calculation without clarification.

Both models are available in beech or oak with "Standard" and "Prestige" sanding. Beech is suitable for enamel, oak for tinting. The column, base, and capital must have consistent geometry, material, and finish. The decorative system is not load-bearing and should not be mounted only with glue without assessing the base.

On the STAVROS website, you can open the cards of IKN-020 and IKN-022, compare church capitals, select columns, bases, and materials for installation. A conscious choice based on the base shape protects the project from the main mistake: purchasing a product that looks the same from the front but is incompatible in fit.