Polyurethane Corbels Installation

Corbels add an extra facet of architectural ornaments to archways, cornices and even fine kitchen cabinetry. Corbels made from high-density furniture grade polyurethane. Our corbels are exquisitely detailed from hand-crafted molds insuring a quality product every time. All corbels can be finished with either latex oil base paint

Tools and Material You Will Need to install Corbels

- Sponge or clean cloth
- Caulking gun
- Elastomeric adhesive caulk [White Lightning® recommended]

Optional Tools and Material for Corbels Installation

- Putty knife
- Hammer & nail set
- 6d or 8d finishing nails [bright finish or electro-galvanized] fasteners must penetrate substrate a min. of 1/2 to 3/4 inches
- Extra fine sandpaper

Before Corbels Installation

You can finish [paint or faux finish] corbels before or after installation

After installation touch-up any area as needed


Surface Preporation for Corbels Installation

Clean all surfaces free of dirt and loose particles with a clean cloth or sponge

Make sure area is completely dry before installing corbels

Measure and mark the location where you want to install corbels

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General Corbels Installation

Lay the corbels face down on a surface that will not mar the product face, such as a clean cloth

Apply a 1/2" continuous bead of adhesive/caulk along the back edge of the corbels (A)

Gently press corbels into place

Apply caulk to corbels edges and smooth excess caulk with you finger or putty knife, giving the appearance of corbel being part of the wall (B). With a damp sponge wipe any excess adhesive/caulk from edges

Option: You may want to tack or secure corbels into place using finishing nails. If you want to remove nails after adhesive/caulk dries, leave approximately 1/2" nail exposed for easy removal

Tip: Nail components in ornamentation areas of corbels into wall. When adhesive/caulk dries (approx. 2-3 hours) either remove finishing nails or use nail set to countersink nails, making sure that nails penetrate wall at least 1/2" to 3/4"

Fill nail holes with adhesive/caulk - smooth the surface with your finger or putty knife. once caulk is dry and if needed lightly sand any rough spots on corbels with extra fine sandpaper

Touch up corbels with paint as needed


While Installing Corbels Always Follow These Safety Suggestions:

Follow good construction practices

When using power tools, adhesive and finishing materials [such as paint or stain], be sure to follow manufacturer’s instructions

Always wear safety goggles when using a power tool or hammer

Always use the right tool and/or equipment for the job


General Precautions:

Corbels function as a decorative element only, and are not designed to support electrical fixtures or provide any load bearing capacity

InvitingHome.com shall not be responsible if any failure to comply with these installation instructions results in the product failing to perform the purpose intended

Manufacturer Warranty:

Century Architectural Specialties warrants all its products to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of three [3] years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not include damage or other problems resulting from improper installation, misuse or normal wear and tear. Century’s liability is limited to product replacement cost. It does not include freight or handling expenses, installation cost or any other costs or expenses incurred in connection with the purchase or use of our products

apply continuous bead of adhesive to edges of corbels

apply pintable caulk to edges of corbels