Flex Trim

[festooltim]

Haven't done a lot but every once and while the  need comes up. Usually it is baseboard or shoe molding did crown once that is impossible whiteout extra hands. But here is something recently, this is the second one. Was on a double so did another one just like it. Their was no opening in the curved wall before so to open up the kitchen it was the perfect spot. The flex trim comes in a box all rolled up.

The hardest thing is trying to hold in place while you nail it.

 

[Jesse Hughes]

I have never seen trim like that. Do you know who the manufacturer is and where to buy it? Always thought that curved trim had to be made on site. Looks good.

 

[peter halle]

Jesse,

You can probably go to Flex trim and find dealers in your area that can order it for you.  I think that I have even seen it as a special order in that orange big box store.

Peter

 

[Bikeboy80]

Nice job, I like the opening on the curved wall!

I've gotten it through my window and door supplier for arch top doors or windows. You give them a radius and the form it close and you can fine tune it on site. Works great!

 

[Guilliaume woodworks]

Resinart is a supplier here in California . I've used it a lot on paint-grade applications but they say it is also stainable. I usually take out of box and lay it out in the sun for a bit to get it more flexible. It's a real trick to get it to lay in fence right when cutting. Long pieces are like a limp python.

 

[festooltim]

I don't know who the manufacturer is I don't order. I know it's special order and expensive. The crown I put up once was the the toughest. Really tuff to cope then try to hold in place and a lot of nails to hold in place.

 

[Guilliaume woodworks]

I don't know who the manufacturer is I don't order. I know it's special order and expensive. The crown I put up once was the the toughest. Really tuff to cope then try to hold in place and a lot of nails to hold in place.

Yup, it's not fun to work with and very very tight nailing to get it shape correctly

 

[Paul G]

Another thread with perfect timing! I get to use this type product for the first time for base on a curved wall I added to a remodel. As a noob I wonder just how accurate the dimensions are or remain after it bends. Also I typically prepaint base and do nail hole touch ups, will that still work on this flex trim using semigloss latex or will the paint crack or wrinkle from the bend? I've got about a 2' radius both convex and concave.

 

[peter halle]

You should probably take a look at the installation instructions for the particular product.  For instance Flex Trim advises keeping nails and screws to a minimum and using an adhesive along the entire length as well as painting after installation.

Peter

 

[festooltim]

Adhesive would be good but without extra hands could be messy. It can be tough to put in place wile nailing. Kind of like trying to push a log chain.

 

[Paul G]

You should probably take a look at the installation instructions for the particular product.  For instance Flex Trim advises keeping nails and screws to a minimum and using an adhesive along the entire length as well as painting after installation.

Peter

What's that acronym.. RTFM LOL. I know you're right of course but was curious what folks are actually doing in the field which often strays from what a manufacturer recommends.

 

[peter halle]

You should probably take a look at the installation instructions for the particular product.  For instance Flex Trim advises keeping nails and screws to a minimum and using an adhesive along the entire length as well as painting after installation.

Peter

What's that acronym.. RTFM LOL. I know you're right of course but was curious what folks are actually doing in the field which often strays from what a manufacturer recommends.

I wasn't trying to zap anyone, I've been doing construction too long and have read too many specs and directions and warranties from manufacturers that were frankly IMO written to shoe horn a product into a particular application and then to have a warranty require the installer to everything short of wearing their clothes inside out and backwards.

But in this case where things are being fastened against their will and might revolt in the future, a continuous army of adhesive might result in a smoother curve that lasts - especially on an inside curve.

[big grin]

Peter

 

[Walk On Wood]

I use flex trim quite a bit as a floor guy.  We use flex cove and shoe the most (around swell steps)  they are very easy to work with. I've done some base as well, its a little tougher.  We glue the whole way and usually nail every 2-4" (if possible) Paint or stain after installation.  Staining can be a bit tricky as wiping the stain removes most of it.  It's more of glazing type of technique needed. 

 

[Guilliaume woodworks]

Adhesive is a must but depending on curve and type of trim determines amount of nailing. I've never checked with what manufacturer recommends because reality is , it requires as many fasteners as it takes to get your trim to curve smoothly. Here's a small I did with flex.