
How To Guide & Application
Deco-Curve is a the easy bend wood trim. Heat Bendable which makes it perfect for the DIY , crafting and Furniture Restoration market.
Deco-Curve has all the properties of wood and once heated up can bend, making it so easy to glue into place. This product can be drilled, sanded, glued, painted, stained, varnished or distressed. And will adhere to most surfaces, contoured or flat.
Deco-Curve can be cut with a craft knife
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Make sure the surface you are applying to is free from flaking paint or dirt. Warm up the decor trim before applying the glue.
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Ease and bend trim into place - add more heat if the Deco-Curve cools down and loses its bendy ability.
Instructions - Heat source can be:
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A Microwave - Start with 5-8 seconds. This should be sufficient to ensure the DecoCurve is pliable - especially the coiled trims.
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Do not force the piece if it has not been fully heated - you will be able to uncoil the trims and coil them up again without any force after 15 seconds - add an extra 5 seconds if need be
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A hairdryer - Perfect for adding extra heat whilst positioning Deco-Curve into place
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A Heat Gun - For those who have one and are familiar and careful with the heat capability of a heat gun
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Heat can be applied multiple times.
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Apply a good quality wood glue to the underneath of the trim and push into place.
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Hold in place for for a couple of minutes, use heat again if needed - this will also help with the bonding process
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Wipe off excess glue with a damp cloth.
And now you are ready to Paint !