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All of Spectis’ products are shipped with 2 coats of paint. The second coat is an exterior product that acts as a primer for field finishing. Spectis’ products require finishing to complete the installation procedure and to be fully covered under warranty. This procedure includes all steps necessary to repair any seams/joints in moulding installation as well as filling the screw/nail holes made during the installation. The steps to be followed are the same for all of Spectis’ products an …

Decorative Column Installation InstructionsSpectis offers decorative columns, which can be either be ordered with a one-piece shaft that can be used alone as a non-load bearing member, or with the shaft split vertically to wrap around existing load bearing members. In addition, some column designs have the cap and base telescoping around the column shaft, while other designs have the cap and base attaching directly to the ends of the column shaft. (Non-telescoping) They can be installed using …

Spectis’ polyurethane cornice installation method can be easily applied by most skilled craftsmen. A quick, clean and very secure installation is achieved using PL Premium adhesive and low root style wood deck screws. Spectis polyurethane cornice can be installed over almost any clean interior or exterior surface. It should not be installed over wallpaper as the paper may separate or the adhesive may stain the wallpaper. Moulding which has been stored in “hot” areas must be allowed t …

DECO FLEX MOULDING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (INDOOR USE ONLY!)Spectis Moulders Deco flex is installed by using a combination of solvent based contact cement and PL Premium Adhesive, applying the contact cement near the outer edges of the ceiling / wall interfaces, and the PL Premium in the interior contact areas. The use of the contact cement allows sufficient time to pass for the PL Premium to cure and take over bonding control.Deco Flex can be installed using the following procedure:1. Pre- …

IRON FLEX MOULDING INSTALLATION (INTERIOR/EXTERIOR USE)Spectis Moulders’ Iron Flex is installed using similar methods used to install Spectis’ Standard product. Iron Flex can be installed using the following procedure:1. Spectis Iron Flex can be installed over almost any clean interior or exterior surface. It should not be installed over wallpaper as the paper may separate or the adhesive may stain the wallpaper. 2. Moulding which has been stored in “hot” areas must be allowed to “ …