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Flexible Molding
FLEX is a high density polyurethane resin with a cellular composition structure similar to wood and may be
handled the same as wood. FLEX is made in two formulations. Original FLEX is priced for selected stock items. ZFlex is
an upgrade which is stronger, more durable and offers greater flexibility. Email for quote. Either may be used in
interior or exterior applications.
See bottom of this page for ordering tips
9/16"w x 5-1/2"h x 10' Flexible
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9/16"w x 4-1/4"h x 10' Flexible
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Price: From $39.00 to $96.80
Stock No Grain: 36", 72"; Stock Oak Grain: 36", 60", 90"
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Price: From $52.20 to $135.70
9/16" x 2-1/2" Flexible casing for Half Rounds.
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1-1/16"w x 3-1/2"h x 8' (straight lengths to wrap around an object)
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Flexible Cove 11/16"w x 11/16"h x 10'. No Grain or in Oak Grain.
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May be used in curved jamb, baseboard or chair rail applications.
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May be used in curved jamb, baseboard or chair rail applications. E-mail for curved casing quote.
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May be used in curved jamb, baseboard or chair rail applications. E-mail for quote on curved casings.
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Flexible boards may be used in curved jamb, baseboard or chair rail applications. E-mail for a quote on curved casing applications.
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Flexible Head 9/16"w x 1-3/16"h x 10'. Stocked in No Grain.
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11/16"w x 11/16"h x 10' lengths
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7/16"w x 11/16"h. Priced per lineal foot
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Flexible 1/2"w x 3/4"h x 10'. Sold per Piece.
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FLEX is pre-primed for superior paint and stain adhesion. Many of the profiles are available in long lineal footage. Small, non-radius profiles in no-grain up to 2" wide can be ordered up to 100 lengths. Profiles up to 3-1/2" wide are available up to 75 lengths. Profiles not available in long lineal are available in 12 lengths with some exceptions. FLEX has an excellent memory. After laying on a flat surface for a short period of time, depending on temperature, it will return to the shape in which it was originally molded, allowing for ease of installation.
Ordering Tips
1. Ordering Straight Pieces versus Having the Moulding Pre-Bent By Carter Millwork One of the most common questions that we hear is "will a straight piece will work for a curved application?" In general, the amount of flexibility in the moulding (i.e., whether a straight piece can be used) is determined by the following:
- Application – Here are some general guidelines that can be used:
1. Base – Typically installed with the back of the moulding to the wall so a standard straight piece can be used. The moulding will need to be pre-bent if it is a very tight radius application or if used on the ceiling as part of a crown assembly.
2. Chair Rail – Same comment as "Base."
3. Crown – Most crown moulding must be pre-bent but this depends on both the size of the crown itself and its application. See "Ordering Crown" section below for more information.
4. Jamb – A straight piece can normally be used.
5. Small Profiles (Corner, Shoe, Cove, Base Cap, Quarter Round, etc) – These items are generally very flexible and only require pre-bending when used on a tight radius application.
6. Panel Mould - A straight piece can be used along a curved wall but the moulding may need to be pre-bent for other applications. Contact our customer service department for clarification.
7. S4S (Flat Stock) – Depends on size of the piece and the application. When used as a base, jamb, or jamb extension a straight piece will work. If used as casing, the part must be pre-bent. Contact our customer service department for clarification.
8. Brick Mould – Depends on how the moulding is being used (if casing, generally needs to be pre-bent).
9. Casing - Depends on the thickness and width of the profile (see below) and the radius of the curve. See "Ordering Casing" section below for more information.
- Profile Size
› You can generally compare the flexibility of a piece of polyurethane moulding to a piece of rubber – the thicker and wider the piece is, the harder it is to bend and vice versa. › For a small piece of moulding (like a shoe mould), the piece will bend very easily and a straight piece will work for most applications. › For a larger piece of moulding (like a base or casing), the moulding will bend easily in the direction of the thinner dimension (like base on a curved wall) but will be more difficult to bend in the direction of the wider dimension (like casing over an arched doorway).
- Shape (Half Round, Arch, Elliptical, etc.)
› Straight pieces can generally only be used for larger true radius arches but the ability to use a straight piece is determined by how large the radius is versus the width of the profile. For example, for a 2 ¼" casing, a straight piece will work if the radius is greater than 72." › Half rounds, ovals, and ellipticals will generally always need to be pre-bent unless it is a very small profile. Please see below information under "Ordering Casing" for more detail.
2. Key Information Needed When Placing an Order
The following information is necessary in order to process your order properly:
- Profile Name - In order to insure the best possible match, it is ideal if you can provide information detailing:
a. The company that supplied the moulding that you are trying to match b. Whether it is MDF, finger joint, or clear c. The species of wood that is being matched (pine, oak, etc.) **In the case of any uncertainty, you can always fax our office a tracing of the profile in order for us to ensure that our moulding matches exactly.
- Application – We need to know how the moulding is being used (half round, arch, elliptical, curved wall, etc).
- Dimensions – See below for details on how to measure the proper dimensions for each type of application.
- Length of Material – Our standard mold length is 12’. Shorter lengths can be custom made but it may be less expensive to order "stock profiles/items" in the standard 12’ length.
- Any Special Order Requirements – Examples of this would be:
a. Reversing the orientation of the moulding b. Using casing on the ceiling as an accent for crown moulding c. Etc.
3. Ordering Casing
- Casing is generally used around windows, doors, and cased openings. However, it can also be used on the ceiling as an accent for crown moulding, as rake mould, as panel mould, etc. Please specify if you are using a casing profile in a non-standard application so that we can ensure to supply the correct item.
- Casing is generally bent with the thick edge to the outside of the radius, but sometimes customers choose to install it "backwards" (thick edge to the inside). You will find this frequently with casing as panel molds, rakes and on the ceiling. Please specify clearly if the moulding needs to be reversed.
- We are always happy to help you with any specification questions before you enter your order. Here are some commonly requested configurations and typical information we need for production:
4. Selecting a Half-Round
- The sizes for half rounds are based on the DIAMETER (2x the radius) of the inside jamb width. For example, a "2/0" half round will have a diameter of approximately 24". For a true half circle (half round) part, the radius (or rise) will be half of the diameter.
Material Length Required for Half Round (in feet) = Diameter/2 (Radius) + Casing width x Pi (3.146) / 12
5. Ordering an Arc or Eyebrow
Material Length Required for Arc (in feet) = Rise x 3 + Width (both in inches) / 12 |
For arched door entries/openings, the key measurements we need are:
1) Width of opening (inside jamb) 2) Rise (Do not include leg height)
** TEMPLATES ARE NOT REQUIRED IF IT IS A TRUE RADIUS OPENING. |
6. Ordering an Elliptical or an Oval
Casing for elliptical and oval applications must be pre-bent at our factory. **Templates are normally required but we keep many standard templates in stock. Please specify the manufacturer of the window or door unit and the model number and we can confirm whether we have the template in stock |
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NOTE: There are limitations regarding how tight a radius can be created (a general "rule of thumb" is approximately 3x the width of the profile) so please contact our sales department if you have a tight radius application.
7. Ordering Crown
- Crown moulding is generally the most complicated product to order due to how it is mounted. Crown moulding normally needs to be pre-bent during production so please specify the following when placing an order:
- Whether it is a Convex (Outside Radius or "OSR") or Concave (Inside Radius or "ISR") application – see below pictures. IMPORTANT: Please specify clearly if the crown is being used for a dormer application or a Tudor style (ski slope) roof.
- How is the crown being installed? Identify the top (the part against the ceiling) and the bottom (the part against the wall) of the profile.
- The radius of the wall and/or ceiling – please use the below diagrams if you are not sure how to calculate the radius.
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Calculating the radius -If it is a true radius application, the radius can be determined by providing the WIDTH and RISE (similar to an arc). Please provide the “A,” “B,” and “C” dimensions (as shown here) and we can calculate the radius.
*A template may be required if there are multiple radii. |
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- Other important point – If you are using crown backer (ceiling plate and/or wall plate), please provide a drawing identifying what goes where.
***Remember that the ceiling plate must be pre-bent while the wall plate uses straight pieces
8. Ordering Base & Chair Rail
- Base and chair rail profiles are typically installed with the back of the moulding to the wall so a standard straight piece is normally used unless it is a very tight radius (might need to be pre-bent). Please specify length of material required (12’ is our standard length), the profile name, and the species of wood that is being matched.
9. Ordering S4S / Jamb
- Please clearly specify how the product is being installed (as casing, as jamb, as base, etc.) so that we can determine whether to pre-bend the moulding or not. We stock most standard dimensions (1x4, 1x6, etc. in 8’ and 12’ lengths) but custom sizes are available with no set up charge. We also have molds for "1x product" with "wood grain" (similar to a Cedar texture) that can be used for interior or exterior applications. Please specify the width, thickness, length of material required, and whether wood grain is required.
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Updates:
- HBG price increase January 1,
- Schlage price increase February 28
- New Low Profile Iron Shoes PF06 PP02
- Schlage Overstock BLOWOUT - contact your salesperson!
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