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How to Read Projection, Height, and Length on Spectis Crown
Three numbers on a Spectis crown plate tell you if the stick fits.
Projection is how far the crown stands off the wall. A deep eave needs more projection than a bedroom ceiling. Height is how far it drops down the wall. On an 8-foot ceiling, about 3 to 5 inches of height is the usual start, and a taller wall takes a taller profile. Length is the stick. Most Spectis crowns are 12-foot sticks. A few decorative profiles are closer to 139 inches. Order the waste.
Dentil, two-step, boxed, and fossil-
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Sep 30th 2026
Spectis and Fypon: Where a Profile Matches
Fypon and Spectis are both urethane millwork lines. A match is a specific profile, not the whole catalog. This page only names the cross-references already printed on Spectis product pages.
MD1354 is listed as a compatible alternative to Fypon CCA32X10. The Spectis plate is 4 1/2 inch projection, 9 3/4 inch height, and 144 inch length. MD1900 is listed as a compatible alternative to Fypon MLD240-8. Read the Spectis plate for projection, height, and length before you treat it as a swap. A similar
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Sep 30th 2026
How to Install Spectis Urethane Crown Moulding and Cornice
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 that has been stored in “hot” areas
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Nov 10th 2018