Use and Care Manual

level. The humidity at the time of acclimation
should be similar to the humidity expected
upon occupancy of the project.
Finishing
Follow manufacturer’s recommended
instructions for your product type.
MOULDING & MILLWORK
CARE & HANDLING GUIDE
Unnished Woodwork is Vulnerable!
• Apply nish as soon as possible following
the manufacturer’s nishing instructions.
• Never expose unpainted moulding to
direct sunlight!
• Always protect unnished moulding from
moist conditions. Never store on the
ground, on concrete, or where rain can
blow in.
• All moulding should be stored horizontally
off the oor and in a dry location.
It’s critical to protect moulding from direct
sunlight prior to nishing to avoid rapid
drying and bleaching. Even a few hours
exposure to direct sunlight causes drying
and bleaching. Moulding must be stored in
a dry area away from excess heat. Never
store on the ground, nor allow wood to
come into direct contact with concrete.
The natural tendency of concrete to absorb
moisture can create a “wicking” of moisture
out of the air or the ground and into the
wood.
Moulding Must be Acclimated
72 hours prior to installation, moulding should
be unbundled and allowed to acclimate to
the environment in the room in which they
will be installed, with a controlled humidity