categories: Installation

This can occur when you are trying to trim away too much PSA material. If there is more than one-half inch of PSA material overhanging the face of the frame, use a snap blade knife to trim away the excess.

Bumps can occur when there is debris or nail heads that were not removed during prep. Before you apply PSA strips, use your hand to make sure the area is completely smooth. Eliminate air bubbles by pressing down firmly and smoothing them out towards the edge of the frame.

This can occur when flush trimming up to the ceiling or countertop, and down to flooring. We recommend using an oscillating trimmer tool to finish up these cuts. Make sure the blade is flat with the face of cabinet and sand the edge smooth afterwards.

We recommend using a medium file for small openings. After trimming the PSA as close to the edge of the cabinet frame as possible, use a file to clean up the edges. Hold the file at a near 90-degree angle, and use a push motion, moving the file away from you). Do not pull the file back toward you as this can lift the PSA from the surface.

Make sure you’ve completed all the recommended prep steps in this area, including applying at least two coats of Polycrylic to the face of the cabinets. All cleaning should be complete before you apply Polycrylic. Cleaning products can leave behind chemicals that interfere with the PSA’s pressure-activated adhesive.

Take a piece of PSA to your local hardware store or paint supplier and either match a color chip, or ask them to custom color match it for you. A sample size paint container will be sufficient for touch-ups in most cases.

Press-in hinges can be unscrewed from the plastic dowels that they are attached to regardless of overlay. Unscrew the hinge from the door, remove the dowels from the correct hinge and re-install on the door.

Before you apply pressure to the PSA, you can grab it from one end and quickly pull it off and reposition. Similar to quickly ripping off a bandage. Please note, once you apply pressure, you won’t be able to remove the PSA without damaging it.