When it comes to installing crown moldings you will find yourself wondering which product to choose. This article briefly describes manufacturing process and benefits of using Polystyrene moldings compared to moldings made of other materials.
Until recently gypsum, wooden and polyurethane (PU) moldings were the first choice product for the interior design and renovations. But exclusive modern technological process allowed manufacturers of Polystyrene to bring totally new and unique product to the market that has a look and feel of the expensive plaster and wood but unlike them it is lightweight, easy to install and affordable. You could view images of this polystyrene at www.talissadecor.com
This technological process originates from aircraft industry. It was introduced and further implemented by German engineers. Nowadays this technology is utilized in automotive industry to produce integrated bumper and bicycle helmets.
The main raw material that is used for the production of Polystyrene is B1 Styrofoam that is common in food industry packaging which confirms that it is ecologically safe and clean material.
To produce Polystyrene, raw materials are foamed and simultaneously pressurized using exclusive technology which results in high density and strength material while maintaining low weight.
Here are the main characteristics of this product:
- CFC free, does not contain solvents.
- Can be used in interior finishing and décor including rooms exposed to humid – washrooms, SPA’s.
- Strong and durable.
- Sanded (to compare – wooden, extruded or PU moldings don’t have such smooth and even surface, subsequently all of the manufacturing defects become visible after molding is painted).
- Low flammability level
- Easy to install
- Very affordable and competitively priced
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