Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsEkena Millwork ManualsBuilding materials1 1/4 in. x 96 in. x 3 1/4 in. PVC Williamsburg Casing Moulding (8-Pack)

installation instructions:

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

TOOL & MATERIAL

CHECKLIST

STEP BY STEP

INSTRUCTIONS

EXAMPLE

INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

& NOTES

Mitering Corners

1. Miter your mouldings to join pieces at corners. An

end miter is a 45° cut in the ends of two adjoining

pieces of moulding so they ﬁt tightly together.

2. Chair rail and panel moulding are cut with the flat

side against the back of the miter box.

3.3. Cope inside corners by cutting along the proﬁle left

by the miter cut.

Moulding Installation

1. Locate studs and mark for nail placement.

2. Apply a continuous 1/2” bead of construction adhe-

sive along the back of moulding lengths.

3. Press moulding against wall at the desired location.

4. Use ﬁnishing nails to secure moulding into place.

5. Apply chalk/ﬁller in remaining gaps and smooth with

ﬁnger.

6. Touch‐up moulding as needed with 100% acrylic

paint.

*When ending moulding at entryway or corner, cut a

return piece and glue. Hold until set and paint to

ﬁnish.

*When moulding is thicker than surrounding casing,

bevel-cut with a shallow 45° cut.

100% acrylic paint

Acrylic caulk & gun

tape measure

utility knife

coping saw

safety glasses

chalk line bchalk line box & pencil

sandpaper

miter saw

miter box

hammer or nail gun

nails

PVC cement

carbide-tipped blade

angle ﬁnderangle ﬁnder

paint brush

• You can use standard woodworking tools to cut PVC products.

• Use scarf joints and join them at studs with PVC cement and stainless steel screws.

• Hot-dipped galvanized or stainless steel nails/screws are best for PVC trim.

• PVC expands and contracts with temperature. If you are installing above 80 degrees F, cut

pieces to ﬁght tightly. 60-80 degrees, leave a 1/16-in gap for 18 ft of length. Below 60

degrees, leave a 1/8-in gap. After installation cover gap with acrylic caulk.

• Fill fastener holes in P• Fill fastener holes in PVC with acrylic caulk.

• Glue joints and miters together with PVC cement

• Use 100% acrylic paint before in stalling, ﬁnish with ﬁnal coat to cover chalked holes

Make sure to use the recommended tools.

Wear proper protective gear.

Follow ﬁxture, power tools, manufacturers’ instructions, and user manuals.

Use common sense and follow good construction practices.

PVC CASING/CHAIR/PANEL