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A pediment over a door with a pilaster on each side is the classic door surround. It makes a plain entry, fireplace or interior opening look built in. Spectis pediments and pilasters are molded high density polyurethane (HDP), shipped primed and ready for paint, and they are cut and fastened much like wood trim. This guide covers the pediment styles Spectis makes, how to size a pediment and pilasters to your opening using the Spectis entrance system chart, where a surround works indoors and out, …

THINGS YOU WILL NEED TO INSTALL A CROSSHEAD AND PILASTERS: Tape measure Saw  Framing square Hammer Putty knife Screw gun Exterior grade Stainless Steel screws or nails Caulk gun 2' or 6' level PL Premium Adhesive   Installation of the Pilasters  First measure the height of the door from the top of the door down to the landing.  Note: Be sure to include any existing trim such as brick mold in your measurement.  1. Once you have your measurement, mark the height on the …