IP Moulding 4051080081005 Installation Guide
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1. ding home acclimate it to room temperature for 24 hours prior to installation Follow these steps for a better cut m Miter Joints Most moulding joints are cut at 45 angles To create a tight joint be sure each piece is being cut in the correct direction at oppo site angles For the best results cut into the finished face of the moulding using a power miter saw and a short chop stroke to cut the moulding Crown Moulding For inside and outside corners position the moulding upside down and face up in the miter box You will be placing the moulding so the ceiling side will be flat against the bottom of the miter box and the wall side will be flat against the vertical back fence Door and Window Casing Position these types of mould ings on the bottom face up in the miter box For a door or window casing use the exact measurement from corner to corner and add 1 8 to 1 4 to allow for a reveal between the jamb and the casing Chair Rail and Baseboard Place the moulding as you would on the wall with the flat side against the back of the miter box then cut using the appropriate angled slots for an inside or outside corner to guide the saw E Coping Use this method for a perfect fit between moulding sections that meet at inside cor ners Install the first piece so that the end is tightly butted into the corner Placing the moulding in the miter box as described by moulding type miter the second2. o complete any moulding project LI Pencil L Sandpaper or hand file L Tape measure O Color matched putty caulk or spackling O Safety glasses L Fine tooth backsaw or miter saw O Hammer L Finishing nails 4d or 6d recommended LJ Miter box LJ Nail set to punch nail heads below the moulding surface E For larger projects the following tools would be helpful though not essential for installation L Power miter saw Sharp fine tooth blade L Coping saw L Power nail gun 95 PSI or less Q Caulk gun How to purchase the right amount of moulding First you need to determine where the moulding will be used and then estimate the quantity and type Go around the room making a list of the specific lengths you ll need When all the measurements are totaled add ten percent to that number for cutting and waste Divide your measure ment total by the length of the moulding you re using to determine the number of lengths needed Example l TOTAL 45 feet 6 inches Wall A 13 feet3 inches Plus 10 50 feet WallB 12 feet 6 inches in Walle 6 fect inches Now divide your measurement by the total w length of the moulding being purchased Walo 7 feet inch For example 50 feet 8 feet 6 25 SO e nche purchase seven 8 foot pieces of moulding INTEPLAST GROUP of Plastics 2014 10 IP Moulding Installation Guide IPPFMD0041 IP Prefinished Moulding Easy Installation Tide Handling E Once you bring your moul
3. piece Clamp that piece on a table or bench with the mitered end free Holding the coping saw with a slight inward angle carefully trim the mitered edge following the moulding profile Smooth cut edge with sandpaper or file run a bead of adhesive to cut surface and install moulding with coped edge butted firmly against the first piece E Splicing To span longer lengths you may have to splice mouldings The two pieces will overlap each other to create a vertical seam Placing the moulding with the flat side against the back of the miter box cut using the appropriate angled slots for an inside or outside corner to guide the saw It is advisable to join moulding pieces over a wall stud for additional strength and to prevent joint movement www ipmoulding com 800 521 4259 Visit our website for the most updated installation information amp design inspiration
4. the PERFECT ACCENT to any room MOULDING How to install IP Prefinished Moulding E Determine the height placement on the wall for chair rails or caps if you re using them Once you ve determined this measurement use a level and a pencil to trace a line around the room as a guide for installation E Begin from any corner in the room and nail in place All IP Prefinished Moulding can be nailed without the need for pre drilling If you have one available a power nail gun set at 95 PSI or less can speed up your project E Drive nails to within 1 4 of the surface of the moulding to prevent scarring the moulding face With the appropriate sized nail set drive all nails below the surface of the moulding E All joints and splices may be filled with caulk if desired On crown mouldings it s helpful to add a bead of caulk along the ceiling and wall edges to hide imperfections How to finish IP Prefinished Moulding W Since our moulding is prefinished simply touch up nail holes and joints with a color coordinated putty caulk or spackling Shoe polish latex stain a felt marker or crayons can also be used Avoid wood fillers that contain solvents harmful to the moulding s finish E If you need to coordinate with existing moulding in your home Crystal White moulding s finish will accept other coatings so you can simply use your favorite high quality interior latex paint Tools required E Only a few basic tools t
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