ARCH-FLEX

Tear strips allow for straight-to-curve transitions in tight radiuses where conventional tapes show dents, paint chipping, shrinking and cracking problems. Apply with all-purpose joint-compound.

• Arched windows and doors, tight radius curves, and free-form curves
• Curved walls, ceilings, soffits, staircases, barrel vaults, and groin cathedral ceilings
• Installs using standard compounds. No special tools or fasteners needed
• Taping around circular air ducts
• Produces smooth, professional-looking curves. Tear strips allow for easy straight-to-curve transitions.
• Resists dents, paint chipping, shrinkage, and common cracking problems

PRODUCT DATA & ORDERING INFORMATION:

Product code	width (in)	length (ft)	Rolls/Case	Cases/Pallet
AF-50, AF-100	3-3/8"	100'	12	20

INSTALLATION

• Fold Arch-Flex in half at center crease. To ensure Arch-Flex lays flat on wall, fold less than desired angle for inside corners. For outside corners, fold more than desired angle.
• Remove the tear strip by folding along perforation and pulling. For straight-to-curve transitions, remove the tear strip by folding along perforation and only for the curved area. Leave tear strip intact for the non-curved areas.
• With a 4”or 5” taping knife, apply a smooth, liberal coat of all-purpose compound to corner.
• Press Arch-Flex firmly into compound to form a uniform curve.
• Wipe down tight and smooth with a 4”or 5” taping knife. Let dry completely.
• Apply a fill coat of compound feathering the compound beyond the previous coat. Fill coat can be applied immediately after applying Arch-Flex. Lightweight compound used in this step makes sanding much easier. Let dry completely.
• Apply finish coat. Let dry completely.
• Sand lightly: 100-150 grit sandpaper (with finish coat of all-purpose compound) or 120-200 grit sandpaper (with finish coat of lightweight compound). Arch-Flex will not fuzz-up like other paper-faced arched products.

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