What is the best way to trim these without causing them to crack?
1240823
There is no best way just be very careful. Use either a sharp knife or scissors. That's what I used and the tracks hide the edges just be careful not to trim too much. I don't think it's possible to trim them without cracking. Hopes this helps you.
1240824
Hello Everyone!Thank you all so much for the great answers and taking time to answer J. Algers question! All of your answers have great techniques to make the trimming process easy and simple as it should be. The technique that Dave posted about scoring the panel on both sides really stood out to us because it sounds like such a great idea to make the trimming process even easier. Again, we thank you all for your great answers...We wish you many happy skies! :)
1240825
I just used a straight edge and scribed them several times with a razor knife and they snapped off clean.
1240826
Scoring them with a sharp blade and then using the edge of a table to snap off the excess worked great for us.
1240827
I have trimmed them very carefully by placing on a flat surface and repeatedly scoring with a razor knife
1240828
I laid mine on a piece of cardboard then used a utility knife and a straight edge to score both sides. After scoring both sides thoroughly I was able to snap off the extra. However if you are only trimming a small amount I would just alternate from one side to the other unit you are all the way through.
1240829
Place them on a table or other flat surface, maybe some carboard underneath. Carefully position the edge over the side of the table and using a line drawn on them, score the edge with a box-cutter type razor. Go over the cut several times applying good pressure, don't necessarily cut through. Then, snap the excess off. Worked well for me, no cracks, to fit into the frames/fixtures in my office.
1240830
We have ordered a bunch of these for our office. We followed the instructions and made scored a few extra times for good measure and they broke off clean. I personally think that people who rush the work are the ones cracking their panels. Also read on another reviewers that they called the company and they will pre-cut for you prior to sending. So if you are worried about cutting might want to try that route. Good luck we love ours!
739011
By cut down do you mean peel off once installed? Not sure since I havent tried. They're on pretty tight though and I imagine its going to be tough removing them. They CAN be cut with scissors if that's also what you mean.
1977454
I dont think you can take them apart but possibly steam cleaning would work. I have only had mine a month and a half. Doubled on covering so I wont worry about it too often.
1848054
I know for small scrap booking ones they say to use aluminum foil. Your suppose to chop it up a few times. Not sure of this works, but it might help.
856834
The pieces are made of hard plastic. So I don't think you can trim it at all, unless you have a special tool.
231074
there will be no problem. You probably will have to cut them. They are standard.
1538511
I used a small hacksaw to cut the strips. also use a small metal file to take off the sharp edge. the strip is easy to drill if you need to add more holes. should be a piece of cake, easy install great product.
2195047
Really easy just use a scissors and snip them right at the glasses. They are a little flimsier thought, to warn you.
1656347
I went to lowes and got the precut small packs of wood wedges for door frame shimming. Tapped a few under each side. Trimmed them with a knife. Was rock solid when I was done. Hope this helps!
1415560
I would think a circular saw would cut through them easily, they are a little too thick to use an untility knife or hacksaw without it taking forever, though possible in a pinch
2195301
I would suggest using a hack saw, grinder or something and cutting them to proper length.
942351
Yes, i used a sharp knife to trim off the wax of the part i was going to cut off, then i used sharp scisssors and cut about six lines around the bottom up to where i needed it trimmed, then i bent back each of the pieces of the plastic and trimmed that off with scissors. It's not perfectly even, but pretty close.
1919187
Another tool is needed. And i would reccommend getting any and all tools or strippers to make it go easier......I did not, and struggled with stripping them straight......
913439
Use a wire cutter. I use a pair of scissors at first but it left the ends frayed. Wire cutter
1555778
These would not be easy to trim. Good new is they are clear in the event they show. But they are a bit thick and that would be very hard to cut.
1555777
these are hard plastic and not sure they will cut cleanly. maybe you need to go to the conventional wood shims.
2148351
Yes, I believe you could cut them with a hacksaw or other appropriate saw, as they are steel.