I have been able to design my layout so that it has 2 columns and a width of 100%, you can see that here.
Now I'm trying to implement a sticky footer (100%) height with this layout which also has the background in the right hand column flow down the footer and also with the border I have in the left hand column.
Is there a way to do this with my current layout or it would great if anyone could suggest an alternative to the way I'm currently doing it!
Thanks!
Take a look at Sticky Footer 2009. This has been discussed multiple times on SO as well.