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Finishing Ultra-Flex Mouldings

Ultra-Flex mouldings are easy to install and finish. They are manufactured with a latex-based primer coat, which aids the finish in adhering to the profile. Many quality products are available as well as many ways to apply them. Use the same caution for Ultra-Flex that is used for other finishes with respect to climatic conditions that can alter how finishes are applied and dry. Most of the time, Ultra-Flex will finish with the same process you are using to finish other wood mouldings. Gel Stain is recommended. Please test a small sample to assure your finishes are adhering.

Ultra-Flex is climate-sensitive and should not be exposed to temperatures under 60 degrees F or greater than 110 degrees F. When Ultra-Flex arrives at the jobsite, it should be removed from the carton and laid on a flat surface — preferably in moderate temperatures or in a warm, sunny location.

Ultra-Flex arrives coiled in its shipping container. However, Ultra-Flex has an excellent memory and after 30-40 minutes in a moderate climate, it will return its originally formed shape for installation.

We offer the following information for your convenience.

To Paint

1. Fill and sand like wood, using a filler that will adhere to an oil based man-made product.
2. Apply a base coat of Latex Primer or Latex enamel underbody. This seals the resin! DO NOT APPLY OIL-BASED OR LACQUER UNDERCOATERS AS BASE COAT.
3. Sand if needed.
4. Apply Latex Enamel or oil-based enamel like other wood mouldings and finish the same.

To Stain

1. Fill and sand like wood, using a filler that matches stain color and will adhere to an oil-based man-made product.
2. Apply a pre-packaged "Base Coat Latex Glazing Liquid". Many manufacturers offer these specific finishes for this purpose. After applying, wipe gently with a clean cloth.
3. After the glaze has been wiped to the desired appearance, it must be allowed to dry and then sealed with the same top coat being used on the wood.
4. We strongly recommend that first-time users practice on a piece of scrap resin moulding before finishing the moulding being used on the job. "ZAR" stain is a good recommended stain, available at most Ace Hardware Stores.

White River™ acknowledges that there are many techniques for finishing man-made products and expresses no warranty for such finishing techniques.

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