Cove-Flex™ Flexible Mouldings:
Q: How do I install flexible mouldings?
A: Complete instructions for installing flexible mouldings can be found in the Installation section by CLICKING HERE.
Q: How flexible are your flexible mouldings?
A: Mouldings are as flexible as a standard garden hose depending on which way you are trying to bend them. You can bend mouldings yourself when you are applying a base board or chair rail. If your application is for a rounded window casing, a crown, or an arch, we need to know some measurements before production, as it is difficult to bend the profile this way without some advance custom casting. Having said this, it is typical with an arch or rounded casing to have a degree of play available in case your measurements vary marginally.
Q: What is Cove-Flex™ made of?
A: Cove-Flex™ is an advanced polymer product that has the appearance of hardened rubber.
Q: How closely will the flexible mouldings match my profile?
A: For any in stock or custom mouldings you should achieve a perfect match, connecting your profile to the likeness whether wood, MDF, ultralite or finger joint pine. If there is ever a question as to whether or not we have a matching profile you can always fax us a tracing of your profile with measurements to be compared in our shop before ordering.
Q: Flexible mouldings seem more expensive than wood; Why is this?
A: Flexible mouldings are more expensive than wood, but offer greater savings over other techniques of matching wood or MDF profiles to a curved wall or radius. These often include steaming, slotting or cost prohibitive custom wood work. Because it matches so well to the ordered profile, you only need to use it for the bent or radial portion of the application.
Q: What measurements does Cove Moulding Group require to determine the length of flexible mouldings needed for my application?
A: You can view and print out the ORDER FORM to acquire the measurements necessary in order to determine the length and radius of your mouldings if applicable. CLICK HERE for our order form.
Q: If this stuff is so flexible, why do you need to know the radius of my window or wall - why can’t I just bend it on site?
A: You certainly can bend mouldings yourself when you are applying a base board or chair rail. However, when your application is for a rounded window casing, a crown or an arch, we need to know some measurements before production, as it is difficult to bend the profile this way without some advance custom casting. Having said this, it is typical with an arch or rounded casing to have a degree of play available in case your measurements vary marginally.
Q: How do I figure out the measurements of my radius when I am dealing with a finished wall and am unable to measure through the wall to measure the diameter?
A: Go to the MEASURING page. This should help when measuring difficult or multiple angles.
Q: Are these products for indoor or outdoor use?
A: Flexible mouldings are great for indoor and outdoor use.
Q: How do I stain mouldings?
A: Standard stains will not work as they need a porous surface to soak into. Use any gel or solid stain to achieve your desired effect.
Q: What types of paint will adhere to mouldings?
A: Any latex or oil based paint will adhere nicely to mouldings. Additionally, many typical craft store coatings may also work. If there is any question, apply some of the intended coating to a small piece of the mouldings and let dry to test for adherence. Note: We do not recommend alkyd paints for use with Cove-Flex™ Flexible Mouldings.
Q: Do I need to prime my mouldings?
A: Some people prefer to prime any surface before painting. Mouldings come with a clear primer already applied.
Rigid Polyurethane Mouldings:
Q: How do I install Polyurethane mouldings?
A: Complete instructions for installing polyurethane mouldings and millwork can be found under INSTALLATIONS.
Q: How does the density of polyurethane compare to wood?
A: We manufacture the majority of our products with 10 lb moulded polyurethane foam similar to that which is used by other major polyurethane suppliers of architectural mouldings. If you were to hammer a nail through one of our mouldings, it would be similar to hammering through a piece of soft pine.
Q: How will direct sunlight affect my mouldings?
A: The mouldings come with a white primer coating on them that will provide UV protection during installation. Additionally, many exterior paints contain some level of protection from the sun rays. As with wood, the protection is only as good as the finish that is applied.
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Q: How can I order your products?
A: In Canada or the US give us a call at 877-882-2718. If you are from Canada, CLICK HERE for a list of distributors nearest you.
Q: Are you looking for Distributors?
A: We are always looking for new opportunities. Send an introductory email HERE to initiate a relationship.