Focal Point Products

Focal Point Products’ polyurethane mouldings are the same density as white pine mouldings, and can be installed

using the same tools one uses to install wood mouldings…including a nail gun set at the proper PSI. However, the

installation methods for polyurethane and wood differ slightly.

With polyurethane mouldings:

DO NOT SCARF CUT JOINTS. INSTEAD, BUTT JOINTS TOGETHER USING A POLYURETHANE-BASED CONSTRUCTION

ADHESIVE.

DO NOT COPE CORNERS. INSTEAD MITER THE CORNERS AND SECURE WITH A POLYURETHANE-BASED

MEASURE

Measure the room’s perimeter and add 2’ of moulding for each corner. For example: A 12’ x 16’ room with 4 inside

corners will require 64 linear feet of crown or cove moulding. (2 x 12’ = 24’) + (2 x 16’ = 32’) + (4 x 2’ = 8’).

PREPARATION

Acclimatize the moulding to the temperature and humidity of the room for at least 24 hours prior to installation.

CUTTING

A compound miter saw is recommended, but you may use a fine-tooth hand saw and a miter box if necessary. Cut

pieces that will be joined together approximately ¼” longer than the exact measurement. This will allow you to

spring the pieces together for the tightest fit. Cut 90-degree butt joints where 2 pieces of moulding will connect

along the wall. Cut 45 degree miters for inside and outside corners.

adhesion, and will eliminate joint separation that is inherent in all crown moulding installations regardless

of the substrate used.

FINISHING

Focal Point mouldings may be painted, stained or faux finished. If painting, use only latex or oil-based paint. DO

NOT USE LACQUER -BASED PAINT. Patch nail holes and fill seams with a good quality spackle or caulk. Once the

filler is dry, lightly sand each hole or seam until it’s smooth and touch up the paint.