Strait-Flex® Arch-Flex
Designed for compound arches and double curve applications
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
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- 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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What others have to say - Testimonials
"Have used and trusted for the past 5 years. Staple product in our industry". - Dwayne (Pro Stopper)
"I could not have made an arched opening in a wall without this flexible edging. Highly recommended." - Jenny (DIYer)
"First time trying this out. Did two round archways and was very easy to use. Gets a little messy with the mud of course cause it's not like paper tape. The corner looks very professional." - Chris (DIYer)
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