Installation Guide

installation instructions:
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOL & MATERIAL
CHECKLIST
STEP BY STEP
INSTRUCTIONS
EXAMPLE
INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
& NOTES
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.
Moulding InstallationMoulding Installation
1. Apply a continuous 1/2” bead of adhesive along
the top and back of moulding lengths and univer-
sal corners. Press moulding into place.
2. Secure the moulding in place with finishing nails
3. Apply putty/filler in remaining gaps and smooth
with finger or putty knife.
4. Touch‐up moulding as needed and light sand
areas with excess putty.
100% acrylic paint
Acrylic caulk & gun
tape measure
utility knife
safety glasses
chalk line box & pencil
sandpapersandpaper
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, but use carbide-tipped cutting tools and blades.
• 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 BASE MOULDING