Use and Care Guide

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Sawing/Cutting
• Royal Trim and Moulding can be cut
using the same techniques and tools
as are used for wood
• Use standard woodworking
equipment for most applications
• If using a power miter saw, a carbide-
toothed blade with 80 teeth or more is recommended
Drilling
• Drill in the same fashion as most hardwoods
• Drill holes may require the removal of shavings periodically
• High-speed steel bits are satisfactory for this process
• Unless product is installed in lower temperatures (< 40°F) pre-drilling is
typically not required
Nailing
• Use 6d and 8d galvanized nails
• Place nails 12-in on center, approximately 3/4-in from
each edge
• Pre-drilling is required at temperatures of 40˚ F or below
• Royal Moulding and Trim can also be installed using a
pneumatic nailer, with stainless steel or painted head
screws or with construction grade adhesives
Fastening:
• Use fasteners designed for wood trim and wood siding (thinner shank,
blunt head, full round head) with trimboard
• Use only fasteners intended for exterior use such as stainless steel or hot-
dipped galvanized.
• DO NOT USE staples, small brads and wire nails
• Fasteners should be long enough to penetrate the solid wood substrate a
minimum of 1-1/2 in.
• Use two fasteners per every framing member for trimboard applications
• Trimboards 12 in. or wider as well as sheets will require additional
fasteners
• Fasteners must be installed no more than 2 in. from the end of each board
• Trimboards should be fastened into a flat, solid substrate
• Fastening trim boards into hollow or uneven areas must be avoided
Gluing
• To reduce or eliminate open joints, pipe glue or PVC
pipe cement is recommended
• Temperature variations will cause PVC moulding to
expand and contract
• It is highly recommended to splice (scarf) and/or
miter all joints
Painting
• Royal Moulding and Trim requires no painting
for Rot Free protection.
• 100% acrylic latex paints can be used to
achieve custom finishes
• For darker custom colors (colors that fall
within the lightness (L) value of 56 to 0, with
100 being white and 0 being black), the use
of heat-reflective paint is required.
Cleaning
• Royal Moulding and Trim can be cleaned using any of
the recommended household cleaners listed below;
however, glass cleaner has been shown to be best at
keeping the finish intact
• Recommended cleaners: Windex, 409 Glass and Surface
Cleaner, Spic & Span Cinch, Fantastik All Purpose, etc.
• Apply the cleaning solution and immediately wipe dry
for best results
• Avoid harsh cleaners with glycol ethers, ethanol type
solvents and/or isopropyl alcohol as they can soften the
PVC finish if left on for several minutes
Additional Tips
• Typically a paintable exterior high quality acrylic latex caulk is
recommended
• When adhering Royal Trim and Moulding to wood a construction type
adhesive may be used
• Royal Trimboard should always be stored in a flat level position
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