Whether you are purchasing Decorative Mouldings, Scotia, Angles, Glass beading or Skirting boards. It is very important to ensure correct maintenance. How you do this will depend on the type of mould and the timber used. Maintenance and finishing may include lacquering, repainting and ensuring that the moulding is secure.
Similar to stair parts all mouldings at Cheshire Mouldings are available in a range of timbers. Allowing for finishing using various methods including paint, stain or varnish to suit your individual taste.
The majority of our mouldings come pre-primed. However, please ensure that you have read the individual description for the product. Unprimed mouldings require a coat of primer and at least one application of undercoat before the gloss topcoat. Apply a Knotting solution on any knots to prevent leakage through the finished surface.
Varnish allows you to add a colour finish to the timber. Varnishing generally provides a heat and water-resistant finish. Resulting in very little ongoing maintenance. However, always check the manufacturer’s recommendations. Due to not penetrating the wood, we advise adding two coats of clear varnish to prevent colour loss.
As staining penetrates the wood, it can be used to enhance the colour. In addition, stains can also be used for colour neutralisation. Making separate sections of timber match better. Most stains do not seal the wood. This means it’s advisable to varnish or polish on top.
(WE ALWAYS ADVISE THAT YOU READ THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS. DO A TEST ON A SMALL PIECE BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY PAINTING OR FINISHING. CHESHIRE MOULDINGS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MISUSE WHEN IT COMES TO FINISHING A PRODUCT.)
