FINISHING 

All of our products are delivered to you with a factory applied primer coat. All wood textured and grained products are primed in a tan color, and our smooth products are primed in white.

Any of our products can be finished in our factory prior to delivery for an additional fee. We have perfected a finishing process that uses two different walnut colored stains, with the darkest color applied to accentuate cracks, splits and knots. Please contact us for more information. 

Painting
All of our products may be painted before or after installation, depending upon your application. We recommend the use of a high quality latex or oil based paint.
Staining
Wood grained products may be stained to create a realistic look. We recommend the use of solid color deck stain in a variety of colors as desired. Apply the stain with a brush or sponge, coating the product with your base color. Next, using a wet sponge, wipe off the appropriate amount of stain to reach the desired shade. Allow this coat to completely dry, repeating the process with as many colors as you wish.

INSTALLING

Installation
All of our products are easy to install with standard woodworking tools. Polyurethane foam will cut clean with the use of a table saw, miter saw, band saw, or hand saw. We recommend the use of a miter box to make sure your cuts are straight.

​Because polyurethane foam will expand and contract slightly with temperature variations, it is important to acclimate the products to the location of installation for approximately 10-12 hours before installing.
  • All products should be installed with an adhesive and screws. We do not recommend the use of nails unless you use a small nail gun. Use of a hammer is not recommended under any circumstances.
  • Our adhesive of choice is XtraBond 8500 because it does not harden or become brittle. It also allows the polyurethane to expand and contract as necessary over time.
  • When installing exterior products, we suggest using non-corroding deck screws, pointing screws in an upward direction so as to prevent water penetration.
  • If you are in a high humidity location, you can opt to pre-drill and fill the holes with adhesive prior to inserting the screw.
  • Patch all screw holes, dings and dents with a non-shrinking wood putty or filler. You may want to tint the putty prior to application.

Disclaimer
All of Hennis polyurethane products are decorative only and do not provide structural support. As with all plastics, polyurethane foam is flammable. As a general rule there are no restrictions regarding the use of polyurethane for residential applications however it is the consumers’ responsibility to abide by any local and/or state regulations. Please see Hennis, Inc.'s Limited Warranty.