Porta complete range catalogue

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company profile 4

our timbers 5

core buildingovolo 6

quad 6

tri quad 6

edging, cover strap & external corners 7

window & door profiles 8

square dressed (DAR) 9 - 11

coverstrap 11

architraves & skirtingarchitraves & skirting profiles 12 - 14

corner & base blocks 14

ceiling & wall trimcornice & scotia 15

wall trim 15

insert mouldings 15

chair rails & dado rails 16

lining board 16

panel mouldings 16

dowelsdowels 17

half round 17

fly bead 17

outdoor trimoutdoor trim 18

décor & picture framing productspicture framing profiles 19

picture framing accessories 19

décor products 19

panelssquare panels 20

legs & bun feet 20

how to hintsworking with mouldings 21 - 23

contents

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Timber Colour Key � Tasmanian Oak � Cypress Fir � Clear Grade Pine � Treated Pine � Finger Jointed Pine � White Wood

The letters correspond to the profile name code. This example is Bevel Glass Bead.

This number represents the profile size. The first two or three numbers always correspond to the profile HEIGHT (eg 19mm). The last two numbers always correspond to the profile WIDTH (eg 12mm).

Coloured dots show the available timber species.

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our company history

J.W Porta and Sons was formed in 1952. Over the years the company’s sound financial management, investments in plant resources and innovative culture have contributed to our steady growth. Today there are manufacturing and warehousing facilities in both Melbourne, Australia, (head office) and New Zealand, (Goodwood Industries, Auckland) and mill operations in Tasmania.

Widely regarded as Australasia’s leading supplier of timber mouldings, Porta Mouldings manufactures and distributes a broad range of products and services primarily for the home improvement markets, building and furniture industries, plus the manufacturing sector and exports markets.

Our product range covers every type of moulding and so much more. Dowel, panels, decorative trims and core building mouldings are available in various timber species. These include Tasmanian Oak, Radiata Pine, Treated Pine, Cypress Fir and White Wood.

Custom-manufacture is also available in species to suit your building plans and design ideas. If it can be done, we’ll find a way.

With strong overseas partnerships, secure sources of plantation pine and guaranteed hardwood resources, Porta is well positioned to face the challenges in the years ahead.

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our environmental policy

Porta Enterprises Pty Ltd is committed to the use of timbers from environmentally sustainable forest resources.

Only certification systems with international credentials and scientifically supported standards such as PEFC, FSC or equivalent, will be recognised by Porta.


porta timber range

radiata pine

Botanical name: Pinus Insignis. It is supplied by Porta in the following grades:-

Clear Pine: A knot-free product which is easier to work than knotty pine. It can be successfully stained, painted, waxed or colour-washed.

Finger Jointed Pine: A knot-free paint grade product comprising lengths of clear wood joined end to end utilising a micro-sized finger joint employing an interior grade adhesive whose strength and potential overall length is increased through the glue-bonds.

Treated Pine: H3 rated, impregnated with copper fixed waterborne preservatives increasing longevity above ground against termite attack, rot, decay and weather for 30+ years.

tasmanian oak

Botanical names: Eucalyptus - gigantea (Alpine Ash), delegatensis (Alpine Ash), regnans (Mountain Ash) obliqua (Messmate Stringybark). The Tasmanian Oak profiles in the Porta range are Select Grade.

Technical features: It finishes and polishes well, holds nails and screws firmly and glues extremely well.

Visual features: The colour of Tasmanian Oak ranges from “straw” to a light reddish brown. Please note, natural variations in grain, colour and texture are considered a characteristic of the species and are not recognised as a defect.

cypress fir (pre-coated)

Botanical name: Cunninghamia Lanceolota

Technical features: It is easy to work and naturally resistant to decay.

Visual features: Pre-coated with a specially developed water-based primer in a matt white finish, Porta’s Cypress Fir mouldings are ready to paint with either water-or oil-based paints.

white wood

Botanical name: Tilia Americana

Technical features: Great wear resistance, holds nails & screws well.

Visual features: Can be stained beautifully with a wide range of finish tones.

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From a quick home repair to a renovation rescue, the Porta range has everything from edging to external corners to quad and window trim. Produced from quality timber, you can purchase mouldings in single lengths and a multitude of sizes therefore minimizing waste.

quad

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edging, cover strap & external corners

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core building

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RDE-3012�

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rounded edging

rounded external cornerbullnose edging shelf lipping edging

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reeded edgingbeaded edging ornamental edging

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core building

window & door profiles

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glass bead (bevel/sash/rounded)

door stop parting bead staff bead wind mould

rounded T astragal pelmet

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fly bead(actual height = 22mm) (actual height = 32mm)


dressed all round

core building

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dressed all round

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coverstrap

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core building

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architraves & skirting

architraves & skirting profiles

Architraves and skirtings help you turn bland doorways into grand entrances.Choose sleek lines for a contemporary feel or go decorative for a more elegant look.

Skirtings help protect walls from everyday wear and tear whilst architraves have a functional purpose by hiding the gap between the wall lining, door jamb or window frame.

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bevelled

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corner & base blocks

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cornice & scotia

wall trim

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insert mouldings

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Porta’s range of ceiling and wall trim can help you create a dozen different looks from classic to retro, colonial to modern. Experiment with different design profiles to enhance the ambience, atmosphere and style of your home.

ceiling & wall trim

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chair rails, picture rails & dado rails

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panel mouldings

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ceiling & wall trim

dado rails

chair rails picture rails

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lining board


dowels

dowels

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Humble, practical and so versatile, that’s dowel. Use for handrail, curtain rods, towel rails or hobbies and crafts – whatever the job, repair or idea, think dowel.

half round fly bead

multi groove(actual size = 9.5mm) (actual size = 12.5mm)

(actual size = 25.4mm) (actual size = 28.6mm)

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outdoor trim

outdoor trim

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Porta’s treated mouldings are impregnated with special preservatives to provide long term protection against termites, rot, decay and weather. H3 rated they are ready to paint or stain and are ideal for a variety of external applications.

dressed all round

rounded edging external corner scotia

glass bead double bullnose quad & tri quad


décor & picture framing

Enjoy making your own picture frames with our DIY kits and accessories. Porta also stocks a range of decorative timber accessories to use for any project.

picture framing profiles

picture framing accessories

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décor products

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finial

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panels

square panels

legs & bun feet

Let your imagination flow – create unique storage, shelving, a kitchen trolley or coffee table with premium quality clear grade and finger jointed pine panels.

clearBoard Size Length Options300mm x 19mm 0.9m, 1.2m, 1.8m405mm x 19mm 0.9m, 1.2m, 1.8m450mm x 19mm 0.9m, 1.2m, 1.8m600mm x 19mm 0.9m, 1.2m, 1.8m

finger-jointedBoard Size Length Options300mm x 19mm 1.8m405mm x 19mm 1.8m450mm x 19mm 1.8m600mm x 19mm 1.8m

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working with mouldings

measuring moulding requirementsFirst you need to determine where the moulding will be used and then estimate the quantity and type.

Go around the room, making a list of the specific lengths you need.

When all the measurements are totalled, add 10 percent to that number for cutting and waste.

Divide your total by the length of moulding you’re using to determine the number of lengths needed.

acclimatising your mouldingsIt is advisable that you “acclimatise” your mouldings prior to installation. Once you bring your mouldings home acclimatise them at room temperature for 24 hours prior to installation.

tools required

• Pencil • Tape Measure • Level • G Clamp • Safety glasses • Hammer • Nails & Nail Punch • Sandpaper • Mitre box • Wood Filler • Fine tooth back saw or miter saw

removing old mouldingsMost often the old moulding has been nailed on. To remove, find a gap between the moulding and wall and gently pry open using, for example a screwdriver or the claw end of a hammer*. Work from one end to the other, loosening the nails until the old moulding can be removed.

* It is advisable to protect the door jamb from accidental damage by using a piece of corrugated cardboard or cloth.

Moulding LengthsA = 6mB = 5mC = 2.4mD = 1mE = 1.2mF = 1mG = 2.4mH = 2mI = 2mplus 10% = 25.3m

Length Options25.3m/2.4m = 11 lengths25.3m/3m = 9 lengths25.3m/3.6m = 7 lengths

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how to mitre a mouldingMost moulding mitre joints are at a 90° angle and consist of 2 pieces of moulding cut at opposing 45° angles. When fitted together they should form a tight right angle. One common place you may use basic mitre cuts are the inside and outside corners of the room.

Whilst typically 45° angles, many installations require minor adjustments to achieve a perfect fit. If you have an adjustable mitre saw, you might try adjusting the cutting angle slightly on one of the pieces to achieve a tighter fit.

Keep a sample piece of the moulding handy for test fitting.

Be sure to press the moulding tightly against the wall when test fitting to simulate how the moulding may fit when nailed.

When measuring the length of your cuts, determine the actual length of the finished cut, making allowances for the angled portion left by the mitre cut.

How to splice a mouldingThis is a neat method to join two lengths of straight moulding. Position the moulding with the visible face edge uppermost in the mitre box with the back of the moulding against the back wall of the mitre box. This ensures the saw cut on the visible face is clean and that any break-out will appear on the non visible face of the moulding.

Mitre the joining ends at 45°. The two pieces overlap making a diagonal joint.

For a stronger join, position spliced moulding ends in front of a stud so that the joining pieces can be nailed into the stud.

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1 Measure the distance between two inside corners and cut a piece of moulding to fit between the corners.

� Start by cutting your moulding pieces a little long, you can always trim a little off, but once a piece is too short it can’t be fixed.

3 Pre drill holes for nails to avoid splitting the moulding.

� Locate and lightly mark the wall studs.

� Install the moulding piece by piece, working your way around the room, leaving the nail heads exposed to allow for any repositioning.

� You may need someone to help hold long pieces while you drill and nail.

� Nail to the curved or cove part of the moulding to better hide the nail holes.

� After all the moulding is up, touch up any raw edges with a light coat of finish. Use wood putty or a filler stick to hide nail holes.

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when to apply paint or stainStaining or painting the moulding before it is installed is recommended. You’ll save time because you can apply the finish faster. Find a dry, well-ventilated and dust-free area to apply the finish to your moulding.

Ensure all areas that have filler are dry and sanded before applying any paint.

If you install the moulding and then finish it, protect the area around the moulding by masking it off with tape. Carefully remove the tape immediately after finishing to prevent its drying to the finish.

Mouldings with a pronounced wood grain are better suited to stain or varnish to enhance the naturally occurring grain. Mouldings such as pine can be stained to virtually any tint. It is recommended that finger jointed products are primed and then painted with a high quality paint.


how to apply fillerTo fill nail holes, repair scratches and dents, simply sand the affected area lightly with a fine or extra fine sandpaper using a sanding block. Always use a non-shrinking filler. Follow the manufacturer’s directions to achieve best results. For stainable mouldings use a filler that closely matches the wood colour. Once holes have been filled and allowed to dry, lightly sand these areas to remove any rough spots.

how to sand mouldingsUse a fine grit sanding sponge or at least a 220-grit sandpaper on a sanding block. Always sand with the grain of the timber. Coarser grits of sandpaper, or going across or against the grain will tend to leave fine gouges that may be visible through subsequent coats of paint. A very light pass over the nail area will suffice. If painting touch sanding with a fine grit (220 or higher) sandpaper between each coat is strongly recommended. This light sanding will ensure better bond between the coats, and also give a smoother final finish.

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