Mouldings are as flexible as a standard garden hose depending on which way you are trying to bend them. You can bend mouldings yourself when you are applying a base board or chair rail; however your application is for a rounded window casing, a crown or an arch, we need to know some measurements before production, as it is difficult to bend the profile this way without some advance custom casting. Having said this, it is typical with an arch or rounded casing to have a degree of play available in case your measurements vary marginally.
What is made of?
Pro-Flex is an advanced polymer product that has the appearance of hardened rubber.
How closely will the flexible mouldings match my profile?
For any in stock or custom mouldings you should achieve a perfect match, connecting your profile to it’s likeness in wood, MDF, ultralite or finger joint pine. If there is ever a question as to whether or not we have a matching profile you can always fax us a tracing of your profile with measurements to be compared in our shop before ordering.
Flexible mouldings seem more expensive than wood; Why is this?
Flexible mouldings are more expensive than wood, but a greater savings over other techniques of matching wood or MDF profiles to a curved wall or radius; these often include steaming, slotting or cost prohibitive custom wood work. Because matches so well to the ordered profile, you only need to use for the bent or radial portion of the application.
What measurements does Profile Mouldings require to determine the length of flexible mouldings needed for my application?
You can view and print out the order form to acquire the measurements necessary in order to determine the length and radius of your mouldings if applicable.
If this stuff is so flexible, Why do you need to know the radius of my window or wall, Why can’t I just bend it on site.
You can bend mouldings yourself when you are applying a base board or chair rail; however your application is for a rounded window casing, a crown or an arch, we do need to know some measurements before production, as it is difficult to bend the profile this way without some advance custom casting. Having said this, it is typical with an arch or rounded casing to have a degree of play available in case your measurements vary marginally.
Are these products for indoor or outdoor use?
Flexible mouldings are perfect for indoor and outdoor use.
How do I stain mouldings?
With any gel or solid stain. Standard stains will not work as they need a porous surface to soak into
What types of paint will adhere to mouldings?
Any latex or oil based paint will adhere nicely to moudlings. Additionally, many typical craft store coatings may also work. If there is any question, apply some of the intended coating to a small piece of the mouldings an let dry to test for adherence.
Do I need to prime my mouldings?
This is up to the individual. Some people prefer to prime any surface before painting. Mouldings come with a clear primer already applied.
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