Installation Guide

MOULDING
installation instructions:
construction adhesive
elastomeric adhesive caulk
caulking gun
nishing nails
miter saw
putty knife
chalk line box & pencil
TOOL & MATERIAL
CHECKLIST
IMPORTANT INFO
• It is highly recommended that you paint or nish moulding before you install it.
• Once installed, you can apply any necessary touch‐up paint or nish. Note: A high quality exterior
grade latex paint is recommended.
• ‐Place moulding in room 2 to 3 days prior to installation. This allows the moulding to adjust to the
temperature of the room.
• ‐Clean installation surface and back of moulding of all dirt and dust with a clean cloth or sponge.
Make sure that the surface and the back of the moulding are completely dry before attempting
installation.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure to use the correct tools recommended.
Wear safety goggles.
Follow xture, power tools, and paint manufacturers’ instructions and users manuals.
Use common sense and follow good construction practices.
Medallions are not load‐ bearing. Do not use them to support electrical xtures or ceiling fans.
Mitering Corners
1. Place moulding in the miter box with the wall side against the side of the
miter box opposite you and the ceiling touching side against the bottom of
the box.
2. Cut miters and butt joins prior to installation.
Crown Moulding Installation
1. Apply a continuous 1/2” bead of construction adhesive along the top and
back of moulding lengths and butt joints. Adhesive should be used to ll any
gaps. Press moulding into place. Finishing nails should be used to secure
moulding.
2. Apply caulk in remaining gaps and smooth with nger or putty knife.
3. Touch‐up moulding as needed.
Casing, Chair Rail, Panel & Moulding Installation
1. Apply a continuous 1/2” bead of construction adhesive along the back of
moulding lengths.Press moulding against wall at the desired location. Use
nishing nails to secure moulding into place.
2. Apply caulk in remaining gaps and smooth with nger or putty knife. Use
caulk or lightweightspackle to ll in holes left from nishing nails.
3. Touch‐up moulding as needed using high quality latex paint.
FINISHING
NAILS
WALL
CONSTRUCTION
ADHESIVE
CEILING