Installation Guide

 Use an adhesive designed for use with cellular PVC trim to bond all scarf and
miter joints.
 To allow sufficient time for a full cure, joints should be fastened through the
joint or fastened on each side of the joint.
 Adhesives alone are not recommended for fastening Trim.
Bonding and Adhesives
Trim can be bonded to a variety of substrates as well as itself. Never use adhesives alone
to fasten Trim to a substrate. Always follow manufacturer’s guidelines, and keep all
material clean and dry.
 When bonding to a substrate, ensure all surfaces to be glued are smooth and clean.
Use exterior grade, PVC compatible, urethane-based adhesives. Liquid Nails LN-
901 or equivalent is recommended. Other brands may also be suitable, but always
test before using.
 Epoxy, contact cement or rubber based and urethane adhesives are generally
acceptable when joining pieces of PVC Trim together. Clamping or other
mechanical fastening is recommended to hold Trim in place while adhesive cures.
 To prevent joint separation, fill all joints with a urethane acrylic sealant. When
sealing a butt joint, apply sealant only to non-butt end, and apply to the front half
of the butt end only, so the sealant can expand back in to the joint. Touch up
irregular areas with additional sealant, and tool normally.
Painting
Follow paint manufacturers recommendations for use and application.
 Trim must be clean, dry and free of loose or peeling paint, chalk, grease, oil, dirt
and mold or mildew.
 Apply a 100% acrylic latex paint with a light reflecting value (“LRV”) of 55 units
or higher.
 For LRV values of 54 or less, paints specifically designed for such applications
must be used.
 It is recommended that all Trim be installed prior to painting unless done in a
professional pre-finishing operation and allowed to cure completely.
BlueLinx is not liable for paint used on Trim product and/or the results of its use.
Expansion and Contraction
 Trim will expand and contract with changes in temperature.