INSTALLATION

PMCL Installation Guidelines

• Ensure surfaces are dry, free of contaminants, loose material, dust free, straight and sound.
• Using a 3/8 notched trowel apply approved cementitious compound or adhesive to the surface that will be in contact with the substrate. Also apply a thin coat to the contact surface or (substrate). To ensure maximum bonding while the adhesive is wet, apply pressure on the entire length of the molding moving back & forth with a lateral motion. Immediately remove extra adhesive and wipe clean with a damp cloth.
• All details should be held in place with mechanical fasteners until adhesive sets. For example: clamps, galvanized nails, screws and washers.
• All mitered and butted surfaces must be coated with adhesive.
• Joints should be sanded smooth.
• Use a diamond blade saw or equivalent to cut mouldings to size.
• PMCL architectural products must be kept dry at all times prior to installation and painting.
• We recommend using Enerfoam or Versitite foam
• PMCL architectural products are to be primed and painted with exterior acrylic latex paint or with elastomeric paint.
• Larger sized architectural mouldings and elements may require the use of metal tracks (z-bar or hat-tracks) for safer installation results (see pictures below)