Installation Tips

Make sure the wall is already painted and ready before installing moulding.

If you plan to paint the moulding, prime and paint it before you install it, it's much easier.

Measure Twice. Cut Once!!!

Determine length of your wall, and figure out your panel spacing to make all panels evenly spaced. Panels can be spread apart to add a few inches to the overall length if needed. Panels can also be trimmed to fit in a shorter space. Joints are all hidden by Joiner pieces. Inside corners are made up of two 2" joiners which are shipped flat, unassembled. Outside corners are two 2.5" joiner pieces, which are shipped flat, unassembled.

if you would like assistance determining which pieces you need for your room, email your specs and which style you prefer (mdf or hardboard) to us at help@carvedwoodshop.com.

It's easier to install this moulding with an air nailer. If you can use 1.25" brad nails, that would be appropriate for most applications.

Run a thin bead of latex caulk along the top and bottom edge of each panel. Press the pieces into place. Nail top 2 corners. If you are not using a nail gun, you may want to pre-drill holes to prevent the edges from splitting.

Hang all main facade panels first. Then center joiner piece over each seam to cover nail holes in facade.

Joiner pieces can be glued onto panels with white latex caulk, then held in place with Blue Painters Tape until the caulk has dried. Or joiner pieces can be nailed in place with a headless pin nailer.

Fill any exposed nail holes and touch up with white semi gloss paint if needed.