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Fabric Frames - Using Miratec 5/4" Trim for frame
As several of you must have read the methods GPowers used (and several others that followed modifications) to build the fabric frames, I wanted to know your opinion on the below.
I was at a local stores (Menards) and noticed the Miratec Trim which was 5/4" thick (1.25").
I was wondering if this can be used for the fabric frames instead of using 2 strips of 1/2" to get to the 1" thickness. This may save some time building the frames. The trim looked strong and didn't feel like it would curl under the pressure from the wrapped fabric. The material used is free of urea and is rated for indoor use.
I got a few trim pieces to test them out. I made 48" x 22" frames and I did a pocket join to attach the ends together but the trim was splitting. So I tried the brad nailer and that worked fine. One face of the trim has a pattern and other side is smooth.
Do you guys see any issues with using this method or the material used.
You could search menards website for the product specifications. Below is the product name and sku.
5/4" x 2" x 8' MiraTEC Engineered Wood Fiber Trim
Model Number: 1432469 | Menards® SKU: 1432469
As several of you must have read the methods GPowers used (and several others that followed modifications) to build the fabric frames, I wanted to know your opinion on the below.
I was at a local stores (Menards) and noticed the Miratec Trim which was 5/4" thick (1.25").
I was wondering if this can be used for the fabric frames instead of using 2 strips of 1/2" to get to the 1" thickness. This may save some time building the frames. The trim looked strong and didn't feel like it would curl under the pressure from the wrapped fabric. The material used is free of urea and is rated for indoor use.
I got a few trim pieces to test them out. I made 48" x 22" frames and I did a pocket join to attach the ends together but the trim was splitting. So I tried the brad nailer and that worked fine. One face of the trim has a pattern and other side is smooth.
Do you guys see any issues with using this method or the material used.
You could search menards website for the product specifications. Below is the product name and sku.
5/4" x 2" x 8' MiraTEC Engineered Wood Fiber Trim
Model Number: 1432469 | Menards® SKU: 1432469