Installation Tips

Measuring Required Length

Half, Full or Quarter circle the formula is :

• Half Circle = RADIUS X 3.14
• Full Circle = RADIUS X 3.14 X 2
• Quarter Circle = RADIUS X 3.14 X .5

Arc Segments, Eyebrows and Ellipticals the formula is:

• Arch RISE X 2 + Arch WIDTH
• 

Ovals the formula is:

• Oval WIDTH X 2 + Oval HEIGHT x 2

Round up to the nearest whole foot. There is a 4 foot minimum per length.

Be sure to include enough material for miters and any reveal.

Calculating the RADIUS

Calculating the RADIUS for Half, Full and Quarter Circle arches:

• See "The Radius - How to Determine the Radius for Non-Crown Applications"

Calculating the RADIUS for Crown Moulding:

• See "Crown Radius- How to Determine the Radius for Crown Applications "

 

Radius = Distance from the center to the outside of a circle (1/2 the Diameter )

Diameter = Distance accross a circle ( radius X 2)

Circumference = Distance around a circle (Diameter X 3.14)

Cutting and Shaping

• Flex Trim and ZzzzFLEX moldings can be cut, sanded and shaped using typical woodworking tools.
• Hold material firmly to table or fence when cutting.
• Cut material long and then shave to exact length.
• When shaping, use several "shallow" passes rather than one "deep" cut.
• Do not sand or shape the wood grain on stain grade material.

Fastening

• Pre-determine material placement and layout.
• Keep nails and screws to a minimum.
• Keep nails and screws away from edges to prevent bumps at edges.
• Use construction adhesive.
• Use our No-Nail(R) Adhesive for instant bonding.

Painting

• Clean material before painting using soap and water or mineral spirits
• A primer coat is recommended but not required.
• Never paint before installation.  The material is flexible and the paint may crack during installation.
• All paints work well.

Staining

• Wood grain material appearance can be affected if the surface is scratched, sanded or altered.
• Never stain before installation.  Flexing of the material during installation may damage the stain.
• Clean material thoroughly before staining usin soap and water or mineral spirits.
• Mask off surrounding areas.
• Heavy stains such as "gelled stains", work best.
• Clear coat after staining.

1. Always install before staining.
2. Be sure the material is clean and free of dirt and oils. Clean with paint thinner or soap and water if needed.
3. Mask off any adjacent non-stain areas.
4. Apply the stain with a brush covering the entire surface of the material, especially in any deep grooves or crevices that may exist.
5. Using a clean, dry brush, begin removing the excess stain.
6. Clean the brush of excess stain by wiping on a rag.
7. Continue removing excess stain with the brush until the desired color is acheived.
8. Clear coat with lacquer, polyurethane or varnish using spray equipment. Applying clear coats with a brush may remove stain.