Flex Moulding and Ornaments

General Product Information

1) The following procedures will aid in installation of Pearlworks products. When handling the Flex Moulding it is recommended you support the product with both hands to avoid any stress fractures or possible breakage. Any extreme bending may result in an unwanted stress fracture.

2) All Pearlworks products can be stained or painted with equal base. Our hardwood maple hybrid Mouldings can be stained using any product that would be used on wood.

3) Mouldings and ornamentation are produced with a highly textured Woodgrain surface. Our ornament can be sanded. (Please note: Wood-Grain texture is only on the surface, excessive sanding will eliminate wood grain texture.)

4) Proper cleaning with acetone or lacquer thinner should be used before any staining or painting is performed. If this basic cleaning step is avoided lifting and peeling of your finish could occur. Any type of paint can be used, oil or water base.

5) Any wood-glue, construction adhesive, or super glue (Gel form) Along with nailing is an excellent way to apply material. Tape or clamps can also be used to hold material in place until adhesive cures. DO NOT OVERNAIL!

6) Pneumatic pin nailers can be used to apply material, use the smallest diameter nail as possible. When nailing delicate ornamentation we recommend the use of 23 gauge pneumatic pin nail guns. Such as the Senco SHP-10. We have used this size nail gun exclusively on all of our material.

7) Do not over nail! Nailing should be spaced a minimum of 10 inches apart and 3/8 inches from any edge.

8) Pre-drilling is recommended if wood-screws are to be used.

9) Do not use staple guns.

10) Do not over stress material.

11) All Pearlworks ornamentation can be cut, sanded or shaped using standard wood working tools.

12) Material should be kept between 60-80 Degrees F. If material is stored below 60 F, then the flexing of the material could break it.

13) Lay Flex Mouldings or ornament flat in the sun or under a heating blanket on the job-site. The warmer the material, the more flexible it becomes, splitting is greatly reduced.

All sizes of parts in catalog are approximate. Example: If you are building columns to go with either of our bases or plinth blocks, it is mandatory that you buy samples of these parts before you make any of the columns. All resin ornamentation will vary slightly in size due to the nature of the curing process of resin. Please note that all matching corner elements fit very closely, but are not exact. Please make sure all parts work before placing your order.