Installation Guide

12 Arentzen Blvd.
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Charleroi, PA 15022
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800-662-5550
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www.focalpointproducts.com
MOULDING INSTALLATION
General
• Use only Focal Point DegaBond 948 Adhesive #33333.
• Focal Point mouldings have the same density and workability as white pine.
• Mouldings that have been stored in hot conditions should be allowed to cool
down to normal temperatures before installation.
• Focal Point mouldings are factory primed.
1. Cutting
• Mark projection and depth on walls and ceilings. These dimensions can be
found in the chart on the back of this sheet.
• Cut 45˚ compound miters for inside and outside corners (do not cope inside
corners). Apply DegaBond 948 Adhesive #33333 and fasten with trim screws
or finish nails.
• Cut butt joints for all straight joints, apply DegaBond 948 Adhesive to both
edges. (do not use scarf or lap joints).
• For large profiles (8” face or larger) apply 1/4” bead of DegaBond 948
#33333 to the top and bottom bedding edges on the back side of moulding
(see Figure 1) or apply DegaBond 948 #33333 to inside wall and ceiling marks.
• Cut mouldings 1/4” longer and spring into place. If necessary, screw a wooden
block to the wall and spring moulding against the block. Screw or nail
moulding into place then remove the block (see Figure 2).
• Screw or nail moulding every 16”.
• Remove excess wet adhesive with mineral spirits.
2. Finishing
• Caulk mouldings to wall and ceiling using a paintable latex caulk.
• Fill screw or nail holes with vinyl spackle.
• Cover joints with vinyl spackle and lightly sand with fine grit paper.
• If factory primer is sanded off, apply vinyl spackle to area, lightly sand
and prime.
• Use a high-quality latex or oil-based paint.
• Do NOT use lacquer paints.
See Moulding Cut Guide for proper table and blade cut angles
Please Read And Follow All
Installation Instructions
Carefully
Bedding
Edges
Butt
Joint
Figure 1
Figure 2
Block
Pattern Match
Important Information:
Use Only DegaBond
948 Adhesive.
Call your local dealer
with any quesitons.