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A ceiling medallion is one of the simplest upgrades in the entire Spectis line, and one of the most noticeable. Most medallions install in under an hour around an existing light fixture or ceiling fan, with no rewiring required.What You'll Need- PL Premium construction adhesive- Low-profile finish screws (for larger/heavier medallions)- A caulking gun- A stud finder (helpful, not always required)- Painter's tape- Filler and paint for finishingStep 1: Turn Off Power and Remove the FixtureShut off …

Pediments and keystones are two of the fastest ways to give a plain window or entry door real presence. A peaked or arched pediment sets the frame; a keystone anchors it. Both are lightweight, factory-primed HDP urethane, so they install with basic tools and no special equipment — but a little planning up front makes the difference between a crisp, symmetrical installation and one that looks slightly off from the street.Before You Start- Confirm the width of your pediment or crosshead matc …

IMPORTANT: Be sure to mark the center point of each newel post's location prior to installation to insure proper spacing. All product interfaces must use PL Premium Adhesive (read directions before use) for warrantee purposes and ensure lasting installation. Spectis makes no guarantee as to the suitability of our rail systems, or any other product we sell, on any specific project or application. Before any balustrade, or any other product, is ordered and installed, Spectis recommends ch …

Give your roof some decorative attention with well-placed brackets. The beauty of Spectis blocks and brackets can perk up a bungalow roof line, adding curb appeal to your home. Spectis Blocks and Brackets are High density Polyurethane or (HDP) that can be finished to match exteriors either before or after installation. Step 1 Before ordering brackets, measure your eaves from the edge of the roof to the wall to determine the length of the top part of the bracket. Next, determine how many bracket …

Spectis offers many styles of shutters louvers, and wall panels. All of these elements are designed for installation flat onto a wall surface. Because of this, they are all installed using similar techniques. The following represent acceptable methods: Venting Louvers Position and mark product on wall in the final location. Cut the opening into the wall 2" smaller than the mark made above. Apply PL Premium adhesive to perimeter of the louver. Position the louver back on the wall and screw throu …