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With the sky wide open for ideas, sometimes we do get some of you needing to know a little more. The following are some of the questions that our team are most often challenged with.
| Five most frequently asked questions |
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| Q. | What is the best adhesive to use on Contiboard? |
| A. | Any PVA based glue or for heavy duty work ‘Araldite’ (epoxy). |
| Q. | How do you stop chipping when cutting Contiboard? |
| A. | Use masking tape on both sides of the cutting line and a fine toothed saw. |
| Q. | How do you remove glue from the board left from label? |
| A. | Soap and water, take care not to dampen the product. Turpentine or a Cellulose Thinner (nail polish remover) are also suitable. |
| Q. | What if I want a different colour of Contiboard? |
| A. | Our new Conti range come in a variety of colours to suit your requirements. However, Contiboard can be painted by degreasing it with soap and water and taking care not to dampen the product, secondly sand it down to give it a key and then apply two coats of acrylic primer, alow to dry. You are now ready to paint it, oil based is best, we recommend that a test is carried out in an inconspicuous area first. |
| Q. | Can you paint Contiboard with acrylic paint? |
| A. | Yes: after following the steps above, however oil based is recommended. |
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| Q. | Can you stick wallpaper to Contiboard? |
| A. | Yes: after degreasing with soap and water (take care not to dampen the product) and giving it a light sand to provide a key - use ‘polycell’ or similar. |
| Q. | What is the best way to remove general marks? |
| A. | Soap and water, take care not to dampen the product. |
| Q. | Are the panels of Contiboard edged all round on all 4 edges? |
| A. | Most users of Contiboard make at least one cut in a panel therefore just the 2 long edges are finished. |
| Q. | How do you use the iron on edging tape? |
| A. | Apply edging to surface, ensuring it´s dry and free from dust, cover with piece of brown paper and using a warm iron, press down firmly. Then trim to suit using a knife or chisel. Please refer to the Using Conti section for further tips |
| Q. | Can I use Contiboard for shelving above radiators? |
| A. | Norbord recommend that you position them at least 50mm (2") above the top of the radiator and position brackets either end of the shelf (with one in the middle too) to prevent bowing caused by the heat from the radiator. |