Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsSmartSide ManualsBuilding materials4 ft. x 8 ft. Composite Panel Siding (Actual: 0.315 in. x 48.56 in. x 95.87 in.)

BEAUTIFUL RESULTS REALLY ARE EASY.

That’s because working with LP Prefinished

Moulding is easy. They install easily, even to slightly

imperfect walls. They’re free of knots and resist the

warping, splitting and splintering associated with

traditional wood mouldings. And every piece is

engineered to be consistent, making every piece one

you can use. They don’t need to be sanded, painted or

stained. You can install LP Prefinished Moulding with

just a few standard tools, but there are a few tips you

should know. Just keep reading. Then create the room

you’ve always wanted.

HOW TO INSTALL LP PREFINISHED MOULDING

Determine the height placement on the wall for chair

rails or caps, if you’re using them. Once you’ve deter-

mined this measurement, use a level and a pencil to

trace a line around the room as a guide for installation.

Then installing any moulding is simple, just begin

from any corner in the room and nail in place. All

Prefinished Moulding can be nailed without the need for

pre-drilling. If you have one available, a power nail gun,

set at 95 PSI or less, can speed up your project.

Drive nails to within 1/4” of the surface of the moulding

to prevent scarring the moulding face. With the appro-

priate sized nail set, drive all nails below the surface of

the moulding.

All joints and splices may be filled with caulk, if desired.

On crown mouldings, it’s helpful to add a bead of caulk

along the ceiling and wall edges to hide imperfections.

HOW TO FINISH PREFINISHED MOULDING

Since our moulding is prefinished, simply touch-up nail

holes and joints with a color coordinated putty, caulk or

spackling. Shoe polish, latex stain, a felt marker or cray-

ons can also be used. Avoid wood fillers that contain sol-

vents harmful to the moulding’s finish.

We understand you may need to coordinate your mould-

ing to existing trim. Fortunately, our Crystal White

moulding’s finish will accept other coatings, so you can

simply use your favorite high quality interior latex paint.

That’s all there is to it! Once you get the hang of it, you can

stand back and be proud of the warmth and personality

you created. Give it a try. Make it your own. You’ll love it!

MITER JOINTS

Most moulding joints are cut at 45º

angles. To create a tight joint, be sure

each piece is being cut in the correct

direction, at opposite angles. For the

best results, cut into the finished face of

the moulding using a power miter saw and a short chop

stroke to cut the moulding.

COPING

Use this method for a perfect fit

between moulding sections that meet

at inside corners. Install the first piece

so that the end is tightly butted into

the corner. Placing the moulding in the miter box, miter

the second piece. Clamp that piece on a table or bench

with the mitered end free. Holding the coping saw with

a slight inward angle, carefully trim the mitered edge

following the moulding profile. Smooth cut edge with

sandpaper or file, and install moulding with coped edge

butted firmly against the first piece.

SPLICING

To span longer lengths, you may have

to splice the moulding. The two pieces

can be jointed using a vertical ‘butt’ splice or a 45 degree

diagonal splice (shown above). The diagonal splice can

be accomplished by placing the moulding with the flat

bottom side against the bottom of the miter box. Cut

using the appropriate 45 degree angle slots to guide the

saw. For best results, make sure the splice is installed

over a stud so that the nails attach firmly.

FOLLOW THESE STEPS FOR A BETTER CUT

Easy Installation for LP Prefinished Moulding

For more information, call customer service: 1-800-521-4259 or visit www.lpcorp.com.

TOOLS REQUIRED

You only need a few basic tools to complete

any moulding project.

 Pencil  Sandpaper or hand file

 Tape measure  Color matched putty, caulk or spackling

 Safety glasses Fine-tooth backsaw or miter saw

Hammer Finishing nails (4d or 6d)

Miter box  Nail set (to punch nail heads below the moulding surface)

Level  Stud Finder

For larger projects, the following tools would be help-

ful—though not essential for installation.

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 Power miter saw (Sharp fine tooth blade) Power nail gun (95 PSI or less)

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 Coping saw Caulk gun

HANDLING

Once you bring your moulding home, acclimate it to

room temperature for 24 hours prior to installation.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Easy Installation for LP Prefinished Moulding Beautiful results really are easy. That’s because working with LP Prefinished Moulding is easy. They install easily, even to slightly imperfect walls. They’re free of knots and resist the warping, splitting and splintering associated with traditional wood mouldings. And every piece is engineered to be consistent, making every piece one you can use. They don’t need to be sanded, painted or stained.
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Fácil instalación de molduras con acabado previo LP Obtener resultados hermosos es fácil. Esto se debe a que trabajar con las molduras con acabado previo LP es fácil. Se instalan fácilmente, inclusive en paredes con algunas imperfecciones. No tienen nudos y resisten la torsión, rajaduras y astillamiento relacionados con las molduras de madera tradicionales. Además, cada pieza se procesa para que sea uniforme, de modo que usted pueda usar todas las piezas. No necesita lijar, pintar ni teñir.