Heritage Profiles


How To Install Your Heritage Profile Preparation Below is a checklist of items you will need:
Hammer Nail Punch Coping Saw · Drill Mitre Box · Dust Mask · Finishing Nails 1½" (38mm), 2"(50mm), 2 ¼"(57mm)	Sandpaper #100, #120, #240 and #320 Safety Glasses Tape Measure PVA Woodworking Glue Liquid Nails/Max Bond Hand Saw
It is recommended, as with many timber applications, that when cutting or sawing your profile a dust mask be used to prevent dust inhalation, and safety glasses be used to protect the eyes. Please practice safety when approaching DIY projects.

Priming & Painting You will need to apply one coat of primer to the entire surface of the profile (including the back and sides), and then three coats of paint in your desired colour. This will ensure that your MDF profile will maintain its shape over the years through being resistant to mopping, steam etc.

Screw Holding Heritage Profiles & Mouldings MR MDF provides good screw holding strength both in the faces and edges, pre-drilling is recommended for the best result as well as the aid of a construction adhesive on the back of board (Liquid Nails/Max Bond ) and PVA glue on the mitres. The best results are obtained with the parallel thread screws such as the Twin fast (for metal studs ) or particle board screws ( for timber studs ). Conventional wood screws are not recommended

Nailing Heritage Profiles & Mouldings MR MDF can be fixed by nailing with good holding power and no split out, but recommended to pre drilled 25mm from the end. As the use of a construction adhesive on the back of board (Liquid Nails/Max Bond ) and PVA glue on the mitres.

Stapling Staples can be used effectively for joint fitting. For best results it is helpful to add adhesive to the joint prior to assembly. When stapling into Heritage Profiles MDF, it is important to have good control of air pressure to avoid excessive penetration of staples.

Sanding and Finishing Special attention to sanding edges gives excellent results. Use 120 grit paper followed by 240 or 320 grit paper.

Stopping Stop all nail and staple holes with a proprietary plastic wood putty. Match and blend colours as required to suit. Lightly sand with 320 grit paper.

Painting For best results application of three coats is recommended. First coat primer/undercoat is critical to the final finish. It is recommended that primer/undercoat is applied to paint manufacturer's recommendations. Apply second and third coats or additional coats as required. A light sand using 280 to 320 grit paper is recommended after the first coat and between subsequent coats.

Laminating Heritage Profiles MR MDF is an ideal substrate for laminating with natural wood veneer, vinyls, printed papers, foils and melamine papers. A balanced laminated panel would eliminate minor cupping or bowing. Care must be taken to avoid conditions of very high press pressure, high press temperature and long press times during laminating.

Finishing Up Once your project is complete, be sure to clear away any remaining dust by vacuuming or wet sweeping.

WARNING This is a reconstituted wood panel made from wood, resin and wax and must be handled in accordance with safe work practices.