Ornaments should be applied using finishing nails and glue.
Select an adhesive appropriate to the application. Mounting hardware is provided for corbels. Apply a light coat of glue to the back of the ornament, secure in place with finishing nails.
Counter-sink finishing nails with a nail punch and touch up with paint or stain. When applying to a finished surface, lightly rough up the area of application with sand paper to promote adhesion.
Ornament Finishing Tips
Prior to installation, paint or stain should be applied to the surface on a dry, clean ornament. If necessary, lightly sand the surface to ensure a smooth finish.
For stain to be uniformly absorbed, start with a filler/sealer.
For a painted finish, start with a latex primer then apply one or more coats of alkyd or latex trim paint.
For a unique finish, such as 'wash', apply a base coat of paint or clear sealer, brush on the accent colour, and then wipe off. For a 'wash' finish using stain, just wipe off the stain before it sets.
Consider perhaps a faux finish, such as a marble effect to add your creative touch.
Fitting Ornaments
Ornaments should be applied using finishing nails and glue.
Select an adhesive appropriate to the application. Mounting hardware is provided for corbels. Apply a light coat of glue to the back of the ornament, secure in place with finishing nails.
Counter-sink finishing nails with a nail punch and touch up with paint or stain. When applying to a finished surface, lightly rough up the area of application with sand paper to promote adhesion.
Ornament Finishing Tips
Prior to installation, paint or stain should be applied to the surface on a dry, clean ornament. If necessary, lightly sand the surface to ensure a smooth finish.
For stain to be uniformly absorbed, start with a filler/sealer.
For a painted finish, start with a latex primer then apply one or more coats of alkyd or latex trim paint.
For a unique finish, such as 'wash', apply a base coat of paint or clear sealer, brush on the accent colour, and then wipe off. For a 'wash' finish using stain, just wipe off the stain before it sets.
Consider perhaps a faux finish, such as a marble effect to add your creative touch.