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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 that the width of your pediment or crosshead …

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 …

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 are 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 through 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-f …

Installation of Gable Gingerbread Trim with a Center Drop. Typical installation: Gable Decorations are screwed to the soffit, the bottom board of the eave. The fascia (eave face board) usually overhangs the soffit by a small amount. Gingerbread Gable ends are normally installed below and immediately behind the fascia. That is, they are mounted out from the wall, suspended just behind the front edge of the eave. Scroll work should touch the Center Drop when installed. Optional installations: …