How to Make a Mitered Clean Edge | Installing Faux Panels

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Mitering Clean Edges

These are generic instructions that work for almost all FauxPanels. These instructions do not work on the Siding products, such as the York, Nailon and Novi (you can only use J-channel/trim on these). A Window/Door Trim is available for most of the FauxPanels as an accessory. These Window/Door Trims can be used in lieu of Mitering a Clean Edge.

These instructions for how to Miter a Clean Edge are for those who need the FauxPanels to stop at a given point on a wall and still look finished and natural.

1. Although any woodworking tool can be used to cut these panels, a table saw with a simple panel cutting jig might give you the most accurate results.

2. First you make a straight cut to square off the panel. Cutting small amount off the edge should be sufficient.

3. Set table saw to a 45 degree angle.

4. After flipping the panel around 180 degrees, make a 45 degree cut. The cut should be made just to cut into the back of the panel, creating a perfect V.

5. Don't discard the small piece you just cut off.

6. Turning the panel around, make a reverse 45 degree angle cut, as close to the end of the panel as possible to keep the pattern matched as closely as you can.

7. Do a dry fit to ensure that the V-shaped strip miters nicely.

8. Use industrial-strength construction adhesive (available on the website) to glue the small V-shaped strip into place.

9. As an optional step, you can hold the strip in place with small brad nails while the glue is drying.

We strongly recommend the use of our adhesive where the panels join. This will assist in maintaining the integrity of the installation by preventing any possible flexing or separation of the product due to extreme ambient temperature and humidity changes once the installation is complete. It will also insure that your newly installed panels remain water/weatherproof.

10. Give the glue 24 hours to dry before using.

11. This technique can be used on all of our polyurethane panel lines

MAKE SURE to observe and obey all safety rules and recommendations set forth by tool manufacturers
and local, state, and federal authorities for any building project including all applicable building codes.

Mitering Clean Edges

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