Installation Instructions
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Finishing
Filling Nail Holes
Screw and Plug Systems
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nail or screw holes. Once the
plugs are set as (shown at
right), the trim is ready for painting if desired.
Cortex Hidden Fastening System
y Dap All Purpose Painters Putty
y Sherwin Williams Shrink Free Spackling
y Two-part Epoxy Putty
Painting
Trim does not require painting. However, to maintain color
consistency for many years it may be recommended. If
painting is desired, we recommend using 100
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Recommended Adhesives
ADHESIVE PVC WOOD MASONRY STEEL
Extreme Adhesives PVC Trim Welder G G*
Extreme Adhesives Fill & Flex G
Extreme Adhesives White Hot G
Quality Transparent PVC Cement G
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Liquid Nails Heavy Duty Adhesive G* G*
NPC Solar Seal 900 G* G* G*
G: Good Bond