Auralex ELiTE Custom Fabric System Reference Guide - Manual (Page 8)

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MILLWORK INTERFACE OPTIONS
The ELiTE CFS system is highly versatile and allows for a variety of design options, especially in regard to its ability to be
integrated with baseboard, chair rail, crown moulding, and other trim elements. It is important that this aspect of the room design
be discussed well in advance, as some layouts will result in additional materials and installation labor. When quoting the system,
the question of trim should be addressed with the client —and the ELiTE Team will be happy to work with you to help them decide
which approach should be taken. Some of the most common scenarios are shown here, but feel free to ask about the feasibility of
other ideas that may come up.
BASEBOARD
FLOOR TO CEILING, NO TRIM
In the most basic installation, the ELiTE CFS treatment goes from
floor to ceiling, with no trim at all, other than existing door and window
edges. In this case, vertical retainer holds fabric from both directions, and
sections of fabric are 4—5 feet wide. Top and bottom retainer may or may
not be wrapped, depending mainly on the color of fabric and the choice of
flooring materials. The room should be free of all trim work so retainer may
be installed as close as possible to floor and ceiling.
ADJACENT TO EXISTING BASEBOARD
It is also easy to install the system adjacent to existing trim, including
baseboard. In this case, untreated wall surfaces may be painted to match
the trim, as there may be small areas left exposed, especially if door or
window trim is uneven or incorporates rosettes on the corners.
SHIMMED BASEBOARD
In most cases, the cleanest,
most attractive look is accomplished
by installing shim at the baseboard
position. When sized properly the
baseboard detail is exposed and the
track conceals all shim and allows
access to fabric.
1 "
fabric
Installed on bare wall, no baseboard
⁵ /₈"
1 "
fabric
floor floor
1 "
fabric
Installed above existing baseboard
⁵ /₈"
1 "
fabric
baseboard
¹ /₁₆"
gap
¹ /₁₆"
gap
baseboard
1 "
fabric
Baseboard Bevel 1/2 Inch Shim
¹ /₂"
shim
⁵ /₈"
bevel starts at
baseboard
¹ /₁₆"
gap
¹ /₁₆"
1 "
fabric
Baseboard Edge 1 Inch Shim
1 "
shim
baseboard
¹ /₁₆"
gap
¹ /₁₆"
1 "
fabric
Baseboard Edge 3quarter Inch Shim
shim
¹ /₁₆"
gap
¹ /₁₆"
baseboard ³ /₄"