170 Pippin Rd.

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada L4K 4X9

Telephone: (905) 660-6338 Facsimile: (905) 660-6350
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How to install Mouldex Exterior Mouldings

Before beginning the installation of Mouldex Exterior Mouldings,
its vital that the surface be dry and free of all foreign materials.
This includes;

oil dust
form release agents paint
wax water repellents Brick face Existing stucco face wall Prefabricated EIFS panel Base coated wall

moisture frost
Substrate
Substrate Base coat ready for finish stucco,
and any other surface contamination that may interfere with the Brick, stone or finish stucco pre-fabricated EIFS panel, and
adhesive bonding process. levelled concrete/masonry

Once the surface is clean, youll need to determine whether or not

youll be using a backwrapping installation method.

If you are not using a backwrapping method, completely remove

the mesh from the rear of the moulding. Mesh thats been pulled
back from rear of moulding

If you are using a backwrapping method, peel the mesh from the
rear of the moulding.

Well go into more detail on this below.

Youre now ready to apply an approved adhesive which will

completely cover the rear of the moulding.
Adhesive method of application

Use a 3/8 stainless steel notched trowel to do this.

While the approved adhesive is still wet, immediately install moulding Mesh
and press it into place.
Nail/screw
with washer
Apply moulding
When backwrapping, parge over the peeled fibre mesh with an to exterior
Mesh

approved basecoat material. Depending on the size of the mounting surface

moulding, you may want to help support it in place until the Mounting Temporary attachment
adhesive has completely dried. (ie. use a mechanical fastener) surface until adhesive cures

When joining two pieces together, butt mouldings end to end

ensuring a tight fit and treat joint with mesh (min 2 on either side
of joint). Then, embed with an approved basecoat, feathering it and
creating a flush joint.

When joining two pieces to create a corner, mitre cut the two pieces
and butt joint at the mitre end to ensure a tight fit. Treat joint with
mesh (min 2 on either side) and embed with an approved basecoat, Butt joint Corner mitre joint

feathering it, creating a flush joint.

The after-market finish coat is now ready to be applied. Distributors of approved adhesives and basecoats;
Please ensure that;
Please call us so we can find an appropriate distributor in your area.

All mouldings are completely adhered and fully cured.

All fasteners are removed
All joints have been treated and sanded flush