Disclaimer: All products should be inspected for manufacturing defects prior to installation or painting/staining. Note: Not following guidelines will not be covered under NOVO Building Products return policy. 1. .It is recommended to let the mouldings acclimate for 72 hours at the installation site before installing them. 2. .Before applying first finishing coat, inspect all mouldings and remove all marks & scuffs from handling, and other blemishes by sanding all surfaces. Recommended Grit: #320 grit sandpaper for unfinished mouldings and #400 grit sandpaper for primed mouldings. Always sand in the direction of the grain. 3. .After sanding is complete, clean the mouldings with a clean tack cloth to remove dust and foreign debris. Avoid use of caustic or abrasive materials to clean mouldings. Do not use steel wool on bare wood. Do not finish during or after high-moisture periods. UNFINISHED MOULDINGS — STAINING OR CLEAR FINISHING: After sand and fill for smooth surfaces is finished, your moulding is ready for a protective sealer application (if staining or clear-coating); or primer application (if painting). To ensure uniform moisture exposure and dimensional control, all surfaces of moulding must be sanded, treated and finished equally. Note: Various species of woods react differently to staining. It is recommended to test the stain to ensure a satisfactory finish result. Follow stain manufacturer's recommendations. A wood conditioner / sanding sealer should be applied prior to staining to promote a uniform appearance and avoid sharp color contrasts or a blotchy appearance. A sealer allows for even stain application, it also reduces grain contrast and the depth of stain penetration. As with all finishes, test prior to full application. Follow wood conditioner/sanding sealer manufacturer's recommendations. Once sanding sealer has fully dried per manufacturer's recommendations, finish the moulding with good quality oil-based or very low water-based polyurethane stain. Note: If a pre-stain sealer was not used, water-based finishes increase the potential of splits, highlighted joints, grain raise and volume. Natural grain and color variations are normal and not considered manufacturing defects. UNFINISHED OR PRIMED MOULDINGS — PAINTING: • To Paint Unfinished Mouldings: Seal the moulding with an oil-based or very low waterbased quality primer and allow to fully dry. Once dry, sand the surface using #400 grit sandpaper. Next, apply two top coats using a high-quality finish. Allow first coat to fully dry before applying second coat. Avoid excessive application; multiple thin coats followed by sanding in between coats provide best results. Always follow paint manufacturer's recommendations for product you choose. • To Paint Primed Mouldings: Sand mouldings with #400 grit sandpaper. Sand all surfaces. Next, apply two top coats using a high-quality finish. Allow first coat to fully dry before applying second coat. Avoid excessive application; multiple thin coats provide best results. Always follow paint manufacturer's recommendations for product you choose. NOVOBP.COM | 800-442-3062 45 Moulding Finishing Guidelines
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