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I have heard about some builders using flexible trim that is glued to the walls. It’s not the cove base that you see in commercial, it is high end baseboard and casings in elaborate profiles. Is any one familiar with this product? had any experience with it? Any info would be appreciated. As I understand it comes in large rolls. Tryin to stay educated, Glenn
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Glenn, For basic profiles http://www.flextrim.com. They have a pretty decent site. Try http://www.fypon.com for the high end. Have used flextrim a few times with good results.
*Glenn, as a trim contractor, I've used a lot of the flextrim with varied results, and none of them great. The stuff does come in a lot of standard profiles, including 3/4 round, shoe and cove. It does bend, but maybe a little too well when it comes to nailing it. We've had it split out, and now adhesive, predrill and hand nail. Seems to scallop in wherever it's fastend, and it does'nt matter what's behind it. Working with it in cold weather is a bear. For casings, I prefer wood; going around cylindrical or curved things, the flex is faster than making wood trim, but has not yet , in my experience, ever looked as good.BB