6 Top Tips when using WoodUbend Mouldings

Want to know our 6 top tips when using WoodUbend Mouldings? WoodUbend mouldings are revolutionary decorative mouldings that have all the properties of wood when cool. When warmed, they can be shaped to fit any surface. All WoodUbend products are heat-bendable decorative wood mouldings. Apply heat with a heat gun or hairdryer and they become bendy! They can be adhered to just about any surface. WoodUbend Mouldings have all the properties of wood and can be drilled, sanded, glued, painted, stained, varnished, waxed or distressed!

So whether you’re a DIY novice or an experienced pro, adding WoodUbend mouldings to your project is a quick and easy way to add visual interest and elegance. With just a few tips, you can ensure a beautiful finished product. Use them to fix broken trim, or add a point of interest to a plain piece of furniture or even a wall. A simple addition that will wow your friends and family.

Read on for our 6 top tips when using with WoodUbend mouldings!

Choose the right moulding for your project

When it comes to painting furniture, there are a few things you need to take into account to achieve the best results. One of those things is choosing the right moulding for your project. With WoodUbend mouldings, you have hundreds of designs to choose from, so you’re sure to find the perfect one for your needs. And because they’re bendable and paintable, you can let your creativity shine. Plus, our exclusive proprietary formula means they look and feel just like real wood. So if you’re looking for an easy way to add some personality to your furniture, WoodUbend mouldings are a great option. Our top tip is to take your time choosing your design. 

Just a small selection of our 3rd Generation WoodUbend Mouldings.

Cutting WoodUbend Mouldings to size

Another top tip is if your WoodUbend Mould design is too big for your project no problem! Just use sandpaper or a craft knife to remove the excess. Our moulds can be sanded smooth so you would never know it has been changed. Cutting the WoodUbend moulding to size must be done when warm. In their cool state, our mouldings are brittle and can break if pressure is applied, but when heated are bendable and pliable! The best way to trim our moulding is to use a sharp craft knife when the moulding is warm from heating. This makes the WoodUbend Moulding easier to cut or trim. Heating them on a heated griddle if they are one of the larger designs works well, but just a regular hair dryer or heat gun is sufficient.

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One of the many benefits of our mouldings is if the cut has been made just a smidge too short, when heated they are very pliable and can be stretched ever so slightly to fit your upcycle project! How cool is that!?

How to glue and install a WoodUbend Moulding

We recommend using good quality wood glue such as Titebond quick & thick, Gorilla glue for wood or even a high-quality white wood glue. Using the right glue ensures excellent adhesion and makes sure your project lasts and stands the test of time. This is an important top tip so don’t cut corners in this process! It will be worth it.

6 Top Tips when using WoodUbend Mouldings

1. Warm your moulding until it is flexible and pliable. You can use a griddle, heat gun or hairdryer.
2. Check the moulding fits, and trim it if needed. Trim when warm for best results.
3. Add your glue to the back of the mould when warm and a little to the surface.
4. Place your WoodUbend Moulding and apply even pressure until you feel it adhere.
5. Add some heat to shrink it back to the surface, as it cools it will be bonded. 
6. Admire your work!

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As simple as that 

Stain or paint the WoodUbend to match your project

Our mouldings are the colour of pale wood and this makes them the perfect base to stain or paint to any colour you want. Our mouldings will accept almost all stains and look just like wood does when stained. You could add a new coat of paint, or use a stain to match a vintage piece! With a little creativity, you can use WoodUbend mouldings to create unique and stylish pieces of furniture, craft projects and even interior projects. Another great Top Tip is to try both! Stain the moulding and then paint them. When it dries, distress a little to see the darker wood tone peeking through, this is a very effective way to get the aged look quickly and easily.  

Adding decorative details for a unique look

Add decorative details for a unique look is simple by using Posh Chalk Metallic Products, mimicking the look of old gold leaf with one of our pigments or using a paste to add texture and age to any of our WoodUbend Moulding. You can embellish them like they are, or paint or stain them first. They are just so versatile…the possibilities are only limited by your imagination! 

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In conclusion, adding decorative WoodUbend mouldings to your interior projects is an easy and inexpensive way to add the beauty you crave into your home decor. Adding them to your projects takes just a few simple steps and if you follow our top 6 tips on how to apply, you can create a beautiful masterpiece you can be proud of. Check out the videos on our YouTube channel for more inspiration! Make sure you like comments and subscribe to be the first to know when we upload a new video.

Check out this project SollyJo and the Woodubend team created a little while back. They upcycled an old headboard using WoodUbend mouldings and Dixie Belle Paint. From being plain, this headboard is soon turned into a masterpiece with WoodUbend Mouldings. Saving this piece from landfill and giving it a new lease of life! Recycling at its best. 

Products used in this video:

– WoodUbend Mouldings TR705, 6069, 6046, X1001

– Dixie Belle Paint

– Belles and Whistles transfer

– Posh Chalk Infusor 

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