Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsEkena Millwork ManualsLumber & CompositesAppliques

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Ourappliquesandonlaysaretheperfectaccentpiecestocabinetry,furniture,fireplacemantels,

ceilings,andmore.Eachpatterniscarefullycraftedaftertraditionalandhistoricaldesigns.Each

polyurethanepieceiseasilyinstalled,justlikewoodpieces,withsimplegluesandfinishnails.Another

benefitofpolyurethaneisit

willnotrotorcrack,andisimpervioustoinsectmanifestations.Itcomesto

youfactoryprimedandreadyforyourpaint,fauxfinish,gelstain,marbleizingandmore.

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Tools&MaterialsNeeded

 Caulkinggun

 Elastomericadhesivecaulk

 Spongeorcleancloth

 Puttyknife

 Extra

finesandpaper

 Hammer&finishingnails(Nailsmustbelongenoughtopenetratethesubstrateatleast1/2")

 Jigsaw,keyholesaw,orpen‐knife

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PriortoInstallation

 Itishighlyrecommendedthatyoupaint/finishourappliquesbeforeyouinstallthem.Once

installed,youcanapplyanynecessary

touch‐uppaint/finish.

 Cleaninstallationsurfaceandbackofappliquesofalldirtanddustwithacleanclothorsponge.

 Makesurethatthesurfaceandthebackoftheappliquearecompletelydrybeforeattempting

installation.

 Measureandmarkthelocationwheretheappliqueisgoing

tobeinstalled.

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ImportantSafetyInstructions

 Makesuretousethecorrecttools recommended.

 Wearsafetygoggles.

 Followfixture,powertools,andpaintmanufacturers'instructionsandusersmanuals.

 Usecommonsenseandfollowgoodconstructionpractices.

 Appliquesarenotload‐bearing.Donotusethem

forsupport.

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InstallationProcess

1. Laytheappliquefacedownonasoftsurfacethatwill

notscratch/denttheappliquedetail.

2. Applya1/2"beadofadhesivecaulkallthewayaround

thebackedgeoftheapplique.

3. Whenpressingtheappliqueupagainstthesurface,

someadhesive

caulkwillseepout.Smoothexcess

caulkaroundtheappliquewithafingerortheputty

knifeandapplyextracaulkthatisneededtofillinany

gaps.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Our appliques and onlays are the perfect accent pieces to cabinetry, furniture, fireplace mantels, ceilings, and more. Each pattern is carefully crafted after traditional and historical designs. Each polyurethane piece is easily installed, just like wood pieces, with simple glues and finish nails. Another benefit of polyurethane is it will not rot or crack, and is impervious to insect manifestations. It comes to you factory primed and ready for your paint, faux finish, gel stain, marbleizing and more.
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4. Wipe off any excess adhesive caulk with a sponge or damp rag. 5. Larger appliques will need to be installed with nails in addition to the adhesive. Note: If you would like to remove the nails after the adhesive sets, leave at least 1/2" of the nail sticking out from the applique, so you can easily pull it out. 6. Fill any nail holes with caulk and smooth the surface with a finger or the putty knife. If any excess caulk is left, let it dry, and then lightly sand it down with extra fine sand paper. 7.