Technical Specifications

Installation Tips

SAWING/CUTTING

• Use standard woodworking equipment for

most applications.

• If using a power miter saw, a carbide-toothed

blade with 80 teeth or more is recommended.

NAILING

• Use 6d and 8d galvanized nails.

• Place nails 12" on center, approximately

3/4" from each edge.

• Pre-drilling is required at temperatures of 40˚F or below.

• Royal Moulding can also be installed using a pneumatic nailer, with stainless

steel or painted head screws or with construction-grade adhesives.

Fastening Trimboard

• 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. The fasteners should be long

enough to penetrate the solid wood substrate a minimum of 1

• Use two fasteners per every framing member for trimboard applications.

Trimboards 12" or wider, as well as sheets, will require additional fasteners.

Fasteners must be installed no more than 2" from the end

of each board.

• Trimboards should be fastened into a flat, solid substrate. Fastening

trimboards into hollow or uneven areas must be avoided. Unless product is

installed in lower temperatures (< 40°F) pre-drilling is typically not required.

Thinner trim products (3/8" and 1/2") are not intended to be ripped into trim

pieces. They are to be glued to a substrate and mechanically fastened.

GLUING

• Temperature variations will cause PVC mouldings

to expand and contract. To prevent open miter joints,

we highly recommend gluing all joints on PVC mouldings

using a quality instant glue or PVC cement.

• When assembling, splice and return miters by gluing the mouldings together

before installation. This will allow you to fit the joints easily and fasten the trim

to the wall as one unit.

• Always test adhesive brands before using.

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