Installation Guide

Assemble all pieces using wood glue and finishing nails as shown to create finished crown moulding assembly.
Attach shelf assembly to top of surround pieces on wall using finishing nails.
Add pilasters to each side. The pilaster is made up of a plinth block on the bottom, a rosette on top and a length of
fluted moulding spanning the two. Start by centering a plinth block width-wise at the base of the left
surround leg and attach using finishing nails. Then center and attach the rosette to the top of the left leg. Measure
and cut a length of fluted moulding to span the distance between the rosette and plinth block. Center and attach leg
using finishing nails.
Add edge moulding to inside opening using 45° mitre cuts for the top and 90° cuts at the base. Add edge
moulding to outside of legs using a 90° cut at the base and coping at the top to fit the crown moulding shape.
Stain or paint to complement room.
Finishing: Staining & Painting
Several factors affect how and when to apply finish to your House of Fara mouldings. Usually, it’s best to apply finish
after the mouldings are cut but before you install them. Use the following general procedures:
Staining:
Lay mouldings flat and sand rough areas with 150 to 220 grit sandpaper. Wipe off sawdust.
Apply stain according to the package directions.
Install moulding.
Painting:
Lay mouldings flat and sand rough areas with 150 to 220 grit sandpaper. Wipe off sawdust.
Apply a coat of primer and then a first coat of paint.