The Advantages of Urethane Millwork
Durable and Easy to Install
What is urethane millwork?
A popular alternative to wood, urethane millwork resists rot, warping, mold, mildew, cracking, and insects. Decorative urethane details are lighterweight and can be cut, sanded, nailed, and finished just like wood. They are ideal for decorative applications inside and outside. Urethane millwork has the look of wood or plaster but has a number of advantages.
Advantages of Urethane Millwork
- It will not crack or split like wood and is imprervious to insects. It is also less expensive.
- Urethane products are ideal for outdoor use due to their durability.
- Most traditional wood millwork is now offered in a urethane product including molding, chair rails, crown molding, corbels, crossheads, gable vents, stair brackets, appliques, and more.
- Urethane is easy to install with simple glue, screws, or nails.
- Urethane millwork pieces have been modeled after original historic patterns and designs.
Urethane millwork is a great alternative to traditional wood millwork and a popular choice when restoring, remodeling or for new construction.
Urethane millwork has the look of plaster or wood without the cost and because it's lightweight, it can be easier to install.
Made of a high-density polyurethane foam, this durable and lightweight product has the same beautiful detail of plaster or wood, but urethane will not split, crack, or rot like wood. It is also weather and insect resistant making it ideal for outdoor use. It is also impervious to insect infestations.
Van Dyke’s Restorers now offers a complete line of urethane products including: appliques and onlays, baseboard, corbels and brackets, capitals, ceiling medallions and rings, ceiling tiles, chair rails, coffered ceilings, crossheads, crown molding, facia molding, finials, frame molding, molding corners, panel systems, rosettes, sconces, stair brackets, fireplace surrounds, and gable vents.
Urethane is used primarily in decorative applications and is not designed for supporting weight. Restorers urethane products come factory primed white during the fabrication process and are shipped ready to paint, faux finish, or gel stain. Install using construction adhesive and/or screws.
Our new line of 3-D wall panels are ideal for changing the look of any room and come in an array of designs to complement any decor. Made of PVC plastic, these decorative wall panels are ideal for feature walls, and high traffic areas in hotels, resorts, restaurants, retail outlets, lobbies, and commercial locations, or for homes that simply want to make an impression.
How to Install Urethane Corbels
Here are the steps for installing a urethane corbel.
- Lay the corbel face down on a soft surface like a towel that will not mar the product face.
- Apply a continuous bead of adhesive along the back edges of the corbel.
- Gently and carefully press the corbel in place where you want it.
- Apply caulk to edges of the corbel and smooth any excess caulk with you finger. Wipe any excess caulk with a damp rag.
- You may also want to secure the corbel with screws or finishing nails. Fill the nail holes with caulk. When the caulk dries, lightly sand with extra-fine sandpaper and touch up with paint.
Remember that urethane millwork is decorative and not intended to support weight.